RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:RRTL - LU0061462528 - Common Stock
36.35 EUR
+0.35 (+0.97%)
Taking everything into account, RRTL scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RRTL was compared to 65 industry peers in the Media industry. RRTL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. RRTL has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
RRTL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
RRTL's Return On Assets of 3.70% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RRTL outperforms 70.77% of its industry peers.
RRTL's Return On Equity of 9.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RRTL outperforms 64.62% of its industry peers.
RRTL has a Return On Invested Capital (5.70%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RRTL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.39%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.08%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.83%, RRTL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.77% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RRTL has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.69%, RRTL is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RRTL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of RRTL (57.26%) 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
RRTL 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, RRTL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for RRTL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, RRTL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
RRTL has an Altman-Z score of 1.99. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.99, RRTL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.69% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RRTL is 2.86, which is a good value as it means it would take RRTL, 2.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.86, RRTL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.85% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19 indicates that RRTL is not too dependend on debt financing.
RRTL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.19) than 72.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC6.71%
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.
The Current ratio of RRTL (1.18) is better than 66.15% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that RRTL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of RRTL (0.67) is worse than 73.85% 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.
Looking at the last year, RRTL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.77% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, RRTL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.22% on average per year.
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
RRTL is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.13% yearly.
RRTL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.06% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.33%
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y7.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.23%
Revenue Next 2Y1.61%
Revenue Next 3Y2.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.74 indicates a correct valuation of RRTL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RRTL is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.02. RRTL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
RRTL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.97.
RRTL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.66, RRTL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RRTL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: RRTL is more expensive than 63.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RRTL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RRTL is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates RRTL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)1.89
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y7.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.01%, RRTL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.80, RRTL pays a better dividend. On top of this RRTL pays more dividend than 86.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, RRTL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.01% |
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 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y7.13%
FRA:RRTL (9/9/2025, 11:10:42 AM)
36.35
+0.35 (+0.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.08%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.62B
Analysts45.45
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.01% |
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)-23.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.97 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.24 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.93 |
EPS(TTM)2.31
EY6.35%
EPS(NY)3.04
Fwd EY8.36%
FCF(TTM)3.92
FCFY10.79%
OCF(TTM)5.02
OCFY13.81%
SpS39.83
BVpS25.13
TBVpS-0.83
PEG (NY)1.89
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 | 1.99 |
F-Score6
WACC6.71%
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 Y8.33%
EPS Next 2Y6.01%
EPS Next 3Y7.13%
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-0.23%
Revenue Next 2Y1.61%
Revenue Next 3Y2.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.83%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.92%
EBIT Next Year50.27%
EBIT Next 3Y17.89%
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%