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RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:RRTL - Deutsche Boerse Ag - LU0061462528 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

34.35  -0.1 (-0.29%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall RRTL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated RRTL against 65 industry peers in the Media industry. RRTL has an average financial health and profitability rating. RRTL has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
In the past 5 years RRTL has always been profitable.
RRTL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 has a better Return On Assets (5.10%) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
RRTL has a Return On Equity of 13.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: RRTL outperforms 73.85% of its industry peers.
RRTL's Return On Invested Capital of 5.96% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RRTL outperforms 52.31% 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 8.08%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.1%
ROE 13.23%
ROIC 5.96%
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 has a Profit Margin of 8.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RRTL outperforms 81.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RRTL has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.67%, RRTL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
RRTL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
RRTL has a Gross Margin (56.91%) which is in line with its industry peers.
RRTL's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.67%
PM (TTM) 8.74%
GM 56.91%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RRTL is still 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.
RRTL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 1.88 indicates that RRTL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
RRTL's Altman-Z score of 1.88 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RRTL outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
RRTL has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.02. This is a neutral value as RRTL would need 4.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.02, RRTL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
RRTL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.23, RRTL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 4.02
Altman-Z 1.88
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC6.68%
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

RRTL has a Current Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that RRTL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RRTL's Current ratio of 1.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RRTL outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that RRTL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.78, RRTL is doing worse than 66.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 0.78
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 by -1.66% in the last year.
RRTL shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -9.57% yearly.
Looking at the last year, RRTL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.20% in the last year.
RRTL shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.66%
EPS 3Y-29.31%
EPS 5Y-9.57%
EPS Q2Q%-16.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.22%
Sales Q2Q%8.22%

3.2 Future

RRTL is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.36% yearly.
RRTL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.84% yearly.
EPS Next Y40.78%
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.27%
Revenue Next 2Y1.5%
Revenue Next 3Y1.84%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.60, the valuation of RRTL can be described as reasonable.
RRTL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RRTL is cheaper than 70.77% of the companies in the same industry.
RRTL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.03, the valuation of RRTL can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RRTL is valued a bit cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
RRTL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.44, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.6
Fwd PE 9.03
RRTL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRRTL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RRTL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.15% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
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 11.48
EV/EBITDA 9.09
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 low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RRTL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.26%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.55, RRTL pays a better dividend. On top of this RRTL pays more dividend than 86.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RRTL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.26%

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

RRTL pays out 97.90% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP97.9%
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%
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 (7/21/2025, 5:29:55 PM)

34.35

-0.1 (-0.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)05-15 2025-05-15
Earnings (Next)08-08 2025-08-08
Inst Owners6.08%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.32B
Analysts45.45
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.26%
Yearly Dividend3.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.98%
DP97.9%
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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.6
Fwd PE 9.03
P/S 0.89
P/FCF 11.48
P/OCF 8.4
P/B 1.34
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.09
EPS(TTM)2.96
EY8.62%
EPS(NY)3.8
Fwd EY11.08%
FCF(TTM)2.99
FCFY8.71%
OCF(TTM)4.09
OCFY11.91%
SpS38.76
BVpS25.6
TBVpS-0.12
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.1%
ROE 13.23%
ROCE 7.77%
ROIC 5.96%
ROICexc 6.4%
ROICexgc 17.69%
OM 8.67%
PM (TTM) 8.74%
GM 56.91%
FCFM 7.72%
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 4.02
Debt/EBITDA 1.23
Cap/Depr 76.92%
Cap/Sales 2.83%
Interest Coverage 10
Cash Conversion 85.43%
Profit Quality 88.36%
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 0.78
Altman-Z 1.88
F-Score4
WACC6.68%
ROIC/WACC0.89
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)-1.66%
EPS 3Y-29.31%
EPS 5Y-9.57%
EPS Q2Q%-16.6%
EPS Next Y40.78%
EPS Next 2Y5.32%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.22%
Sales Q2Q%8.22%
Revenue Next Year-0.27%
Revenue Next 2Y1.5%
Revenue Next 3Y1.84%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y25.3%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.83%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.92%
EBIT Next Year50.27%
EBIT Next 3Y17.89%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y193.04%
FCF growth 3Y-6.32%
FCF growth 5Y-7.25%
OCF growth 1Y78.31%
OCF growth 3Y-5.75%
OCF growth 5Y-6.22%