RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:RRTL - LU0061462528 - Common Stock
34.85 EUR
+0.55 (+1.6%)
RRTL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 70 industry peers in the Media industry. RRTL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. RRTL is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year RRTL was profitable.
RRTL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years RRTL has always been profitable.
RRTL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of RRTL (3.70%) is better than 68.12% of its industry peers.
RRTL's Return On Equity of 9.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RRTL outperforms 63.77% of its industry peers.
RRTL has a Return On Invested Capital (5.70%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RRTL is in line with the industry average of 7.74%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.7% | ||
| ROE | 9.23% | ||
| ROIC | 5.7% |
ROA(3y)5.32%
ROA(5y)6.74%
ROE(3y)12.3%
ROE(5y)15.77%
ROIC(3y)7.39%
ROIC(5y)8.38%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.83%, RRTL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RRTL has declined.
RRTL's Operating Margin of 7.69% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RRTL outperforms 56.52% of its industry peers.
RRTL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
RRTL has a Gross Margin (57.26%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RRTL has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.83% | ||
| GM | 57.26% |
OM growth 3Y-12.11%
OM growth 5Y-9.82%
PM growth 3Y-27.87%
PM growth 5Y-8.29%
GM growth 3Y-2.77%
GM growth 5Y-3.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RRTL is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for RRTL remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
RRTL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
RRTL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
RRTL has an Altman-Z score of 1.98. This is not the best score and indicates that RRTL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
RRTL has a Altman-Z score of 1.98. This is in the better half of the industry: RRTL outperforms 68.12% of its industry peers.
RRTL has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.86. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RRTL would need 2.86 years to pay back of all of its debts.
RRTL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.86. This is in the better half of the industry: RRTL outperforms 75.36% of its industry peers.
RRTL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
RRTL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.19. This is in the better half of the industry: RRTL outperforms 79.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC6.7%
2.3 Liquidity
RRTL has a Current Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that RRTL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RRTL has a better Current ratio (1.18) than 68.12% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that RRTL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RRTL's Quick ratio of 0.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RRTL is outperformed by 78.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
RRTL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -31.66%.
Measured over the past years, RRTL shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -9.57% on average per year.
RRTL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.77%.
RRTL shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.66%
EPS 3Y-29.31%
EPS 5Y-9.57%
EPS Q2Q%-76.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.22%
Sales Q2Q%-3.17%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, RRTL will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.19% on average per year.
RRTL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.94% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.93%
EPS Next 2Y5.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.69%
Revenue Next 2Y1.3%
Revenue Next 3Y1.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.09, the valuation of RRTL can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as RRTL.
RRTL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.54 indicates a reasonable valuation of RRTL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RRTL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.94, RRTL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RRTL is valued a bit more expensive than 63.77% of the companies in the same industry.
60.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RRTL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)3.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RRTL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.20%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.48, RRTL pays a better dividend. On top of this RRTL pays more dividend than 85.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, RRTL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.2% |
5.2 History
The dividend of RRTL decreases each year by -0.98%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
132.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RRTL. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP132.03%
EPS Next 2Y5.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.19%
FRA:RRTL (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
34.85
+0.55 (+1.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.39B
Analysts45.45
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.2% |
Yearly Dividend3.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.98%
DP132.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-25.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.54 | ||
| P/S | 0.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.94 | ||
| P/B | 1.39 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.7 |
EPS(TTM)2.31
EY6.63%
EPS(NY)3.02
Fwd EY8.67%
FCF(TTM)3.92
FCFY11.26%
OCF(TTM)5.02
OCFY14.41%
SpS39.83
BVpS25.13
TBVpS-0.83
PEG (NY)3.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.7% | ||
| ROE | 9.23% | ||
| ROCE | 7.43% | ||
| ROIC | 5.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.05% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.22% | ||
| OM | 7.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.83% | ||
| GM | 57.26% | ||
| FCFM | 9.85% |
ROA(3y)5.32%
ROA(5y)6.74%
ROE(3y)12.3%
ROE(5y)15.77%
ROIC(3y)7.39%
ROIC(5y)8.38%
ROICexc(3y)8.42%
ROICexc(5y)9.9%
ROICexgc(3y)25.82%
ROICexgc(5y)28.88%
ROCE(3y)9.64%
ROCE(5y)10.93%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-20.71%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-17.16%
ROICexc growth 3Y-18.51%
ROICexc growth 5Y-15.15%
OM growth 3Y-12.11%
OM growth 5Y-9.82%
PM growth 3Y-27.87%
PM growth 5Y-8.29%
GM growth 3Y-2.77%
GM growth 5Y-3.16%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.95 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 56.11% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.03 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100% | ||
| Profit Quality | 169.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
F-Score6
WACC6.7%
ROIC/WACC0.85
Cap/Depr(3y)67.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.91%
Profit Quality(3y)81.21%
Profit Quality(5y)87.47%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.66%
EPS 3Y-29.31%
EPS 5Y-9.57%
EPS Q2Q%-76.47%
EPS Next Y4.93%
EPS Next 2Y5.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.22%
Sales Q2Q%-3.17%
Revenue Next Year-0.69%
Revenue Next 2Y1.3%
Revenue Next 3Y1.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.83%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.92%
EBIT Next Year45.08%
EBIT Next 3Y19.46%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y284.18%
FCF growth 3Y-6.32%
FCF growth 5Y-7.25%
OCF growth 1Y118.87%
OCF growth 3Y-5.75%
OCF growth 5Y-6.22%