RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:RCS - IT0004931496 - Common Stock
1.038 EUR
+0 (+0.19%)
Overall RCS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated RCS against 62 industry peers in the Media industry. While RCS has a great profitability rating, 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. This makes RCS very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year RCS was profitable.
RCS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
RCS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years RCS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of RCS (5.83%) is better than 85.25% of its industry peers.
RCS has a Return On Equity of 13.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: RCS outperforms 78.69% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of RCS (11.40%) is better than 90.16% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RCS is in line with the industry average of 7.68%.
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 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 better Profit Margin (5.28%) than 65.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RCS has remained more or less at the same level.
RCS has a better Operating Margin (8.52%) than 63.93% of its industry peers.
RCS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
RCS's Gross Margin of 64.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RCS outperforms 63.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RCS has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for RCS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, RCS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for RCS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.19 indicates that RCS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of RCS (2.19) is better than 75.41% 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 86.89% 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.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.29, RCS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC7.14%
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 45.90% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.89, RCS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.90% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.98% on average over the past years.
RCS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.89%.
Measured over the past years, RCS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.37% on average per year.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.65 indicates a reasonable valuation of RCS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RCS is valued cheaper than 83.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.08, RCS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RCS is valued a bit cheaper than 72.13% of the companies in the same industry.
RCS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RCS is cheaper than 85.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent 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
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.73%, RCS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.39, RCS pays a better dividend. On top of this RCS pays more dividend than 93.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RCS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.73% |
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
RCS pays out 59.64% of its income as dividend. 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
BIT:RCS (10/28/2025, 5:29:24 PM)
1.038
+0 (+0.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners10.18%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners68.32%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap541.69M
Revenue(TTM)1.15B
Net Income(TTM)60.70M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.73% |
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 | 8.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.91 | ||
| P/B | 1.23 | ||
| P/tB | 7.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.34 |
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY11.56%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY20.92%
OCF(TTM)0.27
OCFY25.59%
SpS2.2
BVpS0.84
TBVpS0.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.51
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%
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 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
WACC7.14%
ROIC/WACC1.6
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%
RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA / RCS.MI 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.
Can you provide the valuation status for RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of RCS stock?
RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI) is 8.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.23.