RTL Group (LUX:RTLL) Accounts Receivable: €1,167 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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LUX:RTLL RTL Group SA LUX:RTLL
70 GF Score
Price €29.75
GF Value €29.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is RTL Group Accounts Receivable?

RTL Group LUX:RTLL 70 Accounts Receivable is €1,167 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LUX:RTLL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. RTL Group's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,167 Mil.

Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding. RTL Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 65.79.

In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. RTL Group's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-25.70.


RTL Group Accounts Receivable Explanation

1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's accounts receivables are being managed.

RTL Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=1167/3237*91
=65.79

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), RTL Group's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

RTL Group's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Net-Net Working Capital Per Share
=(Cash And Cash Equivalents+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(933+0.75 * 1167+0.5 * 7-4973
-0-815)/154.743
=-25.70

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Be Aware

Net receivables tells us a great deal about the different competitors in the same industry. In competitive industries, some attempt to gain advantage by offering better credit terms, causing increase in sales and receivables.

If company consistently shows lower % Net receivables to gross sales than competitors, then it usually has some kind of competitive advantage which requires further digging.

Average Days Sales Outstanding is a good indicator for measuring a company's sales channel and customers. A company may book great revenue and earnings growth but never receive payment from their customers. This may force a write-off in the future and depress future earnings.


RTL Group Accounts Receivable Related Terms


RTL Group Accounts Receivable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RTL Group's Accounts Receivable can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

RTL Group Accounts Receivable Chart

RTL Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Accounts Receivable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,207.00 1,301.00 1,230.00 1,219.00 1,167.00

RTL Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Accounts Receivable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,230.00 2,310.00 1,219.00 1,789.00 1,167.00
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RTL Group Accounts Receivable Calculation

Accounts Receivable is money owed to a business by customers and shown on its Balance Sheet as an asset.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Accounts Receivable →
What does a Accounts Receivable of €1,167 Mil mean?
RTL Group (LUX:RTLL) has a Accounts Receivable of €1,167 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on RTL Group and its competitors.
Is RTL Group's Accounts Receivable too high?
RTL Group's current Accounts Receivable is €1,167 Mil. Overall, RTL Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTL Group's Accounts Receivable compare to NXST?
RTL Group's Accounts Receivable of €1,167 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Receivable for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Accounts Receivable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Receivable mean?
A high Accounts Receivable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on RTL Group and its competitors. RTL Group's current Accounts Receivable is €1,167 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RTL Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTL Group (LUX:RTLL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.89, compared to a current price of €29.75 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is €1,167 Mil. RTL Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Receivable calculated?
Accounts Receivable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RTL Group (LUX:RTLL), the current Accounts Receivable is €1,167 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is RTL Group (LUX:RTLL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTL Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €29.75 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.89. GuruFocus considers RTL Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LUX:RTLL:

  • Accounts Receivable: €1,167 Mil
  • GF Value™: €29.89 vs. price of €29.75 (0.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:RTLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


RTL Group Business Description

Address 43, Boulevard Pierre Frieden, Luxembourg, LUX, L-1543
RTL Group SA is an entertainment company across broadcast, streaming, content, and digital, with interests in 52 television channels, six streaming services, and 40 radio stations. With its TV channels, streaming services, radio stations, and online platforms in Germany, France, Hungary, and Luxembourg. Group's streaming services include RTL+ in Germany and Hungary, and M6+ in France.
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