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RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:RRTL - LU0061462528 - Common Stock

34.5 EUR
-0.35 (-1%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 10:42:56 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

RRTL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 63 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 expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year RRTL was profitable.
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.
RRTL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRRTL.DE 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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

RRTL's Return On Assets of 3.70% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RRTL outperforms 69.35% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.23%, RRTL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.90% of the companies in the same industry.
RRTL has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.70%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RRTL outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RRTL is in line with the industry average of 7.72%.
Industry RankSector 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%
RRTL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRRTL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

RRTL's Profit Margin of 5.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RRTL outperforms 67.74% 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 58.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RRTL has declined.
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 RankSector 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%
RRTL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRRTL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RRTL is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, RRTL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
RRTL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for RRTL is higher compared to a year ago.
RRTL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingRRTL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
RRTL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRRTL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.98 indicates that RRTL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of RRTL (1.98) is better than 67.74% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RRTL (2.86) is better than 72.58% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19 indicates that RRTL is not too dependend on debt financing.
RRTL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.19. This is in the better half of the industry: RRTL outperforms 79.03% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.19
Debt/FCF 2.86
Altman-Z 1.98
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC6.73%
RRTL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRRTL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.18 indicates that RRTL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of RRTL (1.18) is better than 66.13% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that RRTL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RRTL has a worse Quick ratio (0.67) than 79.03% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 0.67
RRTL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRRTL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for RRTL have decreased strongly by -31.66% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -9.57% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, RRTL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.77% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.22% on average over the past years.
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 7.19% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.94% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.93%
EPS Next 2Y5.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.69%
Revenue Next 2Y1.3%
Revenue Next 3Y1.94%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
RRTL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRRTL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B
RRTL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRRTL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.94, RRTL is valued correctly.
RRTL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.67, RRTL is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.42 indicates a reasonable valuation of RRTL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as RRTL.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.33. RRTL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.94
Fwd PE 11.42
RRTL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRRTL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 62.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.79
EV/EBITDA 8.7
RRTL.DE Per share dataRRTL.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

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)3.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.19%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RRTL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.20%, which is a nice return.
RRTL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.18. RRTL pays more dividend than 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, RRTL pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.2%

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
RRTL.DE Yearly Dividends per shareRRTL.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

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 2Y5.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.19%
RRTL.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRRTL.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
RRTL.DE Dividend Payout.RRTL.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RRTL.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RTL GROUP

FRA:RRTL (10/24/2025, 10:42:56 AM)

34.5

-0.35 (-1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)08-08 2025-08-08
Earnings (Next)11-18 2025-11-18
Inst Owners6.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.34B
Revenue(TTM)6.16B
Net Income(TTM)359.00M
Analysts45.45
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.2%
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)-3.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-25.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.94
Fwd PE 11.42
P/S 0.87
P/FCF 8.79
P/OCF 6.87
P/B 1.37
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.7
EPS(TTM)2.31
EY6.7%
EPS(NY)3.02
Fwd EY8.75%
FCF(TTM)3.92
FCFY11.37%
OCF(TTM)5.02
OCFY14.55%
SpS39.83
BVpS25.13
TBVpS-0.83
PEG (NY)3.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number36.14
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.98
F-Score6
WACC6.73%
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 Y4.93%
EPS Next 2Y5.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.19%
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-0.69%
Revenue Next 2Y1.3%
Revenue Next 3Y1.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.83%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.92%
EBIT Next Year45.08%
EBIT Next 3Y19.46%
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%