RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

BIT:RCS • IT0004931496

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0.977 EUR
-0.02 (-1.61%)
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This RCS.MI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. RCS.MI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year RCS was profitable.
  • In the past year RCS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • RCS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years RCS had a positive operating cash flow.
RCS.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRCS.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.83%, RCS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of RCS (13.79%) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • RCS's Return On Invested Capital of 11.40% is amongst the best of the industry. RCS outperforms 87.30% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RCS is above the industry average of 7.41%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (11.40%) for RCS is above the 3 year average (9.48%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
RCS.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRCS.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of RCS (5.28%) is better than 69.84% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RCS has remained more or less at the same level.
  • The Operating Margin of RCS (8.52%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • RCS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 64.17%, RCS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RCS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
RCS.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRCS.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. RCS.MI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RCS is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, RCS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • The number of shares outstanding for RCS remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for RCS is higher compared to a year ago.
RCS.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingRCS.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
RCS.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRCS.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.17 indicates that RCS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • RCS's Altman-Z score of 2.17 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RCS outperforms 69.84% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.44, RCS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RCS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • RCS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) than 63.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 1.44
Altman-Z 2.17
ROIC/WACC1.64
WACC6.97%
RCS.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRCS.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that RCS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.94, RCS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that RCS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • RCS has a Quick ratio (0.89) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The current and quick ratio evaluation for RCS is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.94
Quick Ratio 0.89
RCS.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRCS.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. RCS.MI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for RCS have decreased by -0.44% in the last year.
  • RCS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.98% yearly.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -1.92% in the past year.
  • RCS shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.37% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.44%
EPS 3Y-5.04%
EPS 5Y-1.98%
EPS Q2Q%-110.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.08%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.37%
Sales Q2Q%-6.78%

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.
RCS.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRCS.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
RCS.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRCS.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 0.1 -0.1 -0.2

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4. RCS.MI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.88, the valuation of RCS can be described as reasonable.
  • 80.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RCS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, RCS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.88
Fwd PE N/A
RCS.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRCS.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

  • RCS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RCS is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RCS is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.5
EV/EBITDA 4.19
RCS.MI Per share dataRCS.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0.5 1 1.5 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of RCS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. RCS.MI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • RCS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.16%, which is a nice return.
  • RCS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.25. RCS pays more dividend than 93.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RCS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.16%

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.
  • The Dividend Rate of RCS has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP59.64%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
RCS.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRCS.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
RCS.MI Dividend Payout.RCS.MI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RCS.MI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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RCS.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA

BIT:RCS (4/29/2026, 12:10:53 PM)

0.977

-0.02 (-1.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Industry Strength50
Industry Growth35.33
Earnings (Last)03-23
Earnings (Next)05-11
Inst Owners10.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners68.32%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap509.86M
Revenue(TTM)1.14B
Net Income(TTM)60.70M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.16%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 8.88
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.44
P/FCF 4.5
P/OCF 3.68
P/B 1.16
P/tB 7.19
EV/EBITDA 4.19
EPS(TTM)0.11
EY11.26%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY22.22%
OCF(TTM)0.27
OCFY27.18%
SpS2.2
BVpS0.84
TBVpS0.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.44473 (47.87%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.29%
ROICexgc 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 RankSector 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 2.17
F-Score7
WACC6.97%
ROIC/WACC1.64
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)-0.44%
EPS 3Y-5.04%
EPS 5Y-1.98%
EPS Q2Q%-110.71%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.08%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.37%
Sales Q2Q%-6.78%
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%

RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA / RCS.MI Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to RCS.MI.


What is the valuation status for RCS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI) stock?

RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for RCS stock?

The financial health rating of RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI) is 6 / 10.


Is the dividend of RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA sustainable?

The dividend rating of RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 59.64%.