RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:RCS - IT0004931496 - Common Stock
1.044 EUR
+0.01 (+0.58%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to RCS. RCS was compared to 62 industry peers in the Media industry. RCS scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. RCS is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. RCS also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make RCS suitable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
RCS had positive earnings in the past year.
RCS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years RCS has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years RCS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
RCS has a better Return On Assets (5.83%) than 82.26% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.79%, RCS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.40%, RCS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.94% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RCS is in line with the industry average of 8.09%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.48%) for RCS is below the current ROIC(11.40%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.83% | ||
| ROE | 13.79% | ||
| ROIC | 11.4% |
ROA(3y)5.43%
ROA(5y)5.28%
ROE(3y)13.54%
ROE(5y)14.11%
ROIC(3y)9.48%
ROIC(5y)8.92%
1.3 Margins
RCS has a Profit Margin of 5.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: RCS outperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
RCS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.52%, RCS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
RCS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 64.17%, RCS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.90% of the companies in the same industry.
RCS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.28% | ||
| GM | 64.17% |
OM growth 3Y1.16%
OM growth 5Y0.53%
PM growth 3Y-4.01%
PM growth 5Y0.41%
GM growth 3Y-0.21%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
RCS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, RCS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, RCS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, RCS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
RCS has an Altman-Z score of 2.19. This is not the best score and indicates that RCS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
RCS has a Altman-Z score of 2.19. This is in the better half of the industry: RCS outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RCS is 1.44, which is an excellent value as it means it would take RCS, only 1.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
RCS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.44) than 85.48% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that RCS is not too dependend on debt financing.
RCS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RCS outperforms 66.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC7.1%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that RCS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RCS has a Current ratio (0.94) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RCS has a Quick Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that RCS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.89, RCS is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
RCS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.90%.
Measured over the past years, RCS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.98% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, RCS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.89% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.37% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.9%
EPS 3Y-5.04%
EPS 5Y-1.98%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.08%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.37%
Sales Q2Q%-1.82%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.70, the valuation of RCS can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RCS indicates a rather cheap valuation: RCS is cheaper than 85.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.27. RCS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RCS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RCS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
RCS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RCS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.80%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.05, RCS pays a better dividend. On top of this RCS pays more dividend than 90.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, RCS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.8% |
5.2 History
The dividend of RCS has a limited annual growth rate of 3.17%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
59.64% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RCS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
RCS's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP59.64%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
BIT:RCS (9/15/2025, 5:29:34 PM)
1.044
+0.01 (+0.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.75%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners68.32%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap544.82M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.8% |
Yearly Dividend0.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.17%
DP59.64%
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)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.93 | ||
| P/B | 1.24 | ||
| P/tB | 7.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.34 |
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY11.49%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY20.8%
OCF(TTM)0.27
OCFY25.44%
SpS2.2
BVpS0.84
TBVpS0.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.83% | ||
| ROE | 13.79% | ||
| ROCE | 14.68% | ||
| ROIC | 11.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.59% | ||
| OM | 8.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.28% | ||
| GM | 64.17% | ||
| FCFM | 9.86% |
ROA(3y)5.43%
ROA(5y)5.28%
ROE(3y)13.54%
ROE(5y)14.11%
ROIC(3y)9.48%
ROIC(5y)8.92%
ROICexc(3y)10%
ROICexc(5y)9.6%
ROICexgc(3y)24.34%
ROICexgc(5y)24.68%
ROCE(3y)12.21%
ROCE(5y)11.48%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-7.29%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-2.11%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.22%
OM growth 3Y1.16%
OM growth 5Y0.53%
PM growth 3Y-4.01%
PM growth 5Y0.41%
GM growth 3Y-0.21%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | 186.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
F-Score7
WACC7.1%
ROIC/WACC1.61
Cap/Depr(3y)78.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.95%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.82%
Profit Quality(3y)100.72%
Profit Quality(5y)144.72%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.9%
EPS 3Y-5.04%
EPS 5Y-1.98%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.08%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.37%
Sales Q2Q%-1.82%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.31%
EBIT growth 3Y0.07%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.86%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y580.09%
FCF growth 3Y-6.79%
FCF growth 5Y-4.81%
OCF growth 1Y131%
OCF growth 3Y-4.94%
OCF growth 5Y-3.37%