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RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:RRTL - LU0061462528 - Common Stock

34.65 EUR
-0.2 (-0.57%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 5:29:54 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to RRTL. RRTL was compared to 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 does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

RRTL had positive earnings in the past year.
RRTL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
RRTL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years RRTL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

The Return On Assets of RRTL (3.70%) is better than 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.
The Return On Invested Capital of RRTL (5.70%) 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 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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.83%, RRTL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RRTL has declined.
RRTL has a Operating Margin (7.69%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RRTL has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 57.26%, RRTL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RRTL's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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

RRTL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
RRTL has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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.
RRTL has a better Altman-Z score (1.98) 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.86, RRTL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
RRTL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
RRTL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.19) than 79.03% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.19
Debt/FCF 2.86
Altman-Z 1.98
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC6.72%
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 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that RRTL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.18, RRTL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.13% of the companies in the same industry.
RRTL has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a bad value and indicates that RRTL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting 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.
RRTL shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -9.57% yearly.
RRTL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.77%.
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

RRTL is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.19% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, RRTL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.94% on average per year.
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

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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.00 indicates a correct valuation of RRTL.
RRTL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.83, RRTL is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.47 indicates a reasonable valuation of RRTL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RRTL is on the same level as its industry peers.
RRTL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15
Fwd PE 11.47
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RRTL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.90% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
RRTL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.83
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)3.04
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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.18, RRTL pays a better dividend. On top of this RRTL pays more dividend than 83.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, 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

RRTL pays out 132.03% of its income as dividend. 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, 5:29:54 PM)

34.65

-0.2 (-0.57%)

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 Cap5.36B
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 15
Fwd PE 11.47
P/S 0.87
P/FCF 8.83
P/OCF 6.9
P/B 1.38
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.7
EPS(TTM)2.31
EY6.67%
EPS(NY)3.02
Fwd EY8.72%
FCF(TTM)3.92
FCFY11.32%
OCF(TTM)5.02
OCFY14.49%
SpS39.83
BVpS25.13
TBVpS-0.83
PEG (NY)3.04
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
WACC6.72%
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%

RTL GROUP / RRTL.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to RRTL.DE.


Can you provide the valuation status for RTL GROUP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) stock?

RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for RRTL stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) is 15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.38.


How financially healthy is RTL GROUP?

The financial health rating of RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) is 5 / 10.