RGLXY (RTL Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.05 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 39% Below Median

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Price $3.60
GF Value $4.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is RTL Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

RTL Group RGLXY +1.98% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.05 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates RGLXY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 722 Media - Diversified companies, RTL Group ranks worse than 53.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), RTL Group's current share price is $3.60. RTL Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $3.43. RTL Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.05.

The historical rank and industry rank for RTL Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

RGLXY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94   Med: 1.71   Max: 2.62
Current: 1.12

During the past 13 years, RTL Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.62. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 1.71.

RGLXY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
53.88% of 722 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs RGLXY: 1.12

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

RTL Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $3.557. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $3.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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RTL Group  (OTCPK:RGLXY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


RTL Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


RTL Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RTL Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

RTL Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.96 1.61 1.36 1.01 1.24

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
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 1.36 0.00 1.01 0.00 1.24

RGLXY vs NXST: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, RTL Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


RTL Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, RTL Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RTL Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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RTL Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

RTL Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.60/3.43
=1.05

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, RTL Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=3.557/126.1800*126.1800
=3.557

Current CPI (Dec25) = 126.1800.

RTL Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 2.113 101.040 2.639
201712 2.285 102.410 2.815
201812 2.257 104.320 2.730
201912 2.382 106.080 2.833
202012 2.914 106.670 3.447
202112 3.314 111.090 3.764
202212 3.027 117.060 3.263
202312 2.995 121.170 3.119
202412 2.914 122.430 3.003
202512 3.557 126.180 3.557

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.05 mean?
RTL Group (RGLXY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.05 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on RTL Group and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, RTL Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 2.62. According to the industry distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #389 out of 722 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 53.9%.
Is RTL Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
RTL Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.05 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 2.62. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. RTL Group's value of 1.05 is 6.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #389 out of 722 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RTL Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTL Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #389 out of 722 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places RTL Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. RTL Group's value of 1.05 is 6.1% above this benchmark. Historically, RTL Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 2.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 0.99, RTL Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.99, based on 722 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RTL Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.05 is 6.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on RTL Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RTL Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.05, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 1.71. 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 (RGLXY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.06, compared to a current price of $3.60 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.05, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 6.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.99. RTL Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RTL Group (RGLXY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.05 as of Jul. 14, 2026. 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 (RGLXY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTL Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.60 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.06. GuruFocus considers RTL Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for RGLXY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.05 (39% below median its 10-year median of 1.71)
  • GF Value™: $4.06 vs. price of $3.60 (11.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#389 of 722)

No single metric tells the full story. See the RGLXY 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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