RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:RRTL - LU0061462528 - Common Stock
35.8 EUR
-0.1 (-0.28%)
Taking everything into account, RRTL scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RRTL was compared to 67 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of RRTL get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. RRTL has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- RRTL had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year RRTL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years RRTL has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years RRTL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- RRTL has a Return On Assets of 3.70%. This is in the better half of the industry: RRTL outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
- RRTL has a Return On Equity (9.23%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- RRTL's Return On Invested Capital of 5.70% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RRTL outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RRTL is in line with the industry average of 7.95%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of RRTL (5.83%) is better than 65.15% of its industry peers.
- RRTL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- RRTL has a Operating Margin of 7.69%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RRTL outperforms 54.55% 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.
- RRTL has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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
- An Altman-Z score of 1.99 indicates that RRTL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.99, RRTL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 75.76% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.19, RRTL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC6.76%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.18 indicates that RRTL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- RRTL has a Current ratio of 1.18. This is in the better half of the industry: RRTL outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- RRTL has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a bad value and indicates that RRTL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- RRTL has a Quick ratio of 0.67. This is in the lower half of the industry: RRTL underperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for RRTL have decreased strongly by -31.66% in the last year.
- RRTL shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -9.57% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, RRTL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.77% in the last year.
- 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 1.39% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, RRTL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y80.56%
EPS Next 2Y-5.89%
EPS Next 3Y1.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.42%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.50 indicates a correct valuation of RRTL.
- RRTL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RRTL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.47), we can say RRTL is valued slightly cheaper.
- RRTL is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.96.
- RRTL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- RRTL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.26, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- RRTL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RRTL is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- RRTL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.89%
EPS Next 3Y1.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- RRTL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.99%, which is a nice return.
- RRTL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.24. RRTL pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- RRTL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.99% |
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 2Y-5.89%
EPS Next 3Y1.39%
FRA:RRTL (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
35.8
-0.1 (-0.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-18 2025-11-18
Earnings (Next)03-12 2026-03-12
Inst Owners6.05%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.54B
Revenue(TTM)6.16B
Net Income(TTM)359.00M
Analysts45.45
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.99% |
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)28.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)72.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.13 | ||
| P/B | 1.42 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.91 |
EPS(TTM)2.31
EY6.45%
EPS(NY)2.39
Fwd EY6.69%
FCF(TTM)3.92
FCFY10.96%
OCF(TTM)5.02
OCFY14.03%
SpS39.83
BVpS25.13
TBVpS-0.83
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number36.14
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-20.71%
ROICexgc 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 | 1.99 |
F-Score6
WACC6.76%
ROIC/WACC0.84
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 Y80.56%
EPS Next 2Y-5.89%
EPS Next 3Y1.39%
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-4.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.42%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.83%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.92%
EBIT Next Year21.7%
EBIT Next 3Y15.2%
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%
RTL GROUP / RRTL.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for RRTL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to RRTL.DE.
What is the valuation status for RRTL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) stock?
RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) is 15.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.42.
How sustainable is the dividend of RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 132.03%.