Rcs Mediagroup (LTS:0QEJ) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.49 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 88% Above Median

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LTS:0QEJ Rcs Mediagroup LTS:0QEJ
49 GF Score
Price €0.94
GF Value €0.88
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Rcs Mediagroup Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Rcs Mediagroup LTS:0QEJ 49 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 88% above its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates LTS:0QEJ with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 733 Media - Diversified companies, Rcs Mediagroup ranks better than 63.71% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Rcs Mediagroup's current share price is €0.942. Rcs Mediagroup's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.92. Rcs Mediagroup's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.49.

The historical rank and industry rank for Rcs Mediagroup's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0QEJ' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 0.26   Max: 0.59
Current: 0.49

During the past years, Rcs Mediagroup's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.59. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.26.

LTS:0QEJ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
63.71% of 733 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.78 vs LTS:0QEJ: 0.49

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Rcs Mediagroup's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.498. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €1.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Rcs Mediagroup  (LTS:0QEJ) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Rcs Mediagroup Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Rcs Mediagroup Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rcs Mediagroup's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Rcs Mediagroup Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Rcs Mediagroup Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.32 0.30 0.36 0.45 0.52

Rcs Mediagroup Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 0.52 0.55 0.52 0.50 0.49

LTS:0QEJ vs NYT, WLY: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Rcs Mediagroup's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Rcs Mediagroup Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Rcs Mediagroup's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rcs Mediagroup's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Rcs Mediagroup Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

Rcs Mediagroup's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=0.942/1.92
=0.49

* 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.

Rcs Mediagroup's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Rcs Mediagroup's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.498/126.4000*126.4000
=0.498

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 126.4000.

Rcs Mediagroup Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.397 100.100 0.501
201612 0.500 100.300 0.630
201703 0.413 101.000 0.517
201706 0.499 101.100 0.624
201709 0.354 101.200 0.442
201712 0.408 101.200 0.510
201803 0.361 101.800 0.448
201806 0.703 102.400 0.868
201809 0.405 102.600 0.499
201812 0.507 102.300 0.626
201903 0.421 102.800 0.518
201906 0.444 103.100 0.544
201909 0.462 102.900 0.568
201912 0.460 102.800 0.566
202003 0.281 102.900 0.345
202006 0.251 102.900 0.308
202009 0.337 102.300 0.416
202012 0.494 102.600 0.609
202103 0.337 103.700 0.411
202106 0.478 104.200 0.580
202109 0.364 104.900 0.439
202112 0.457 106.600 0.542
202203 0.355 110.400 0.406
202206 0.507 112.500 0.570
202209 0.384 114.200 0.425
202212 0.347 119.000 0.369
202303 0.346 118.800 0.368
202306 0.503 119.700 0.531
202309 0.255 120.300 0.268
202312 0.551 119.700 0.582
202403 0.326 120.200 0.343
202406 0.513 120.700 0.537
202409 0.264 121.200 0.275
202412 0.467 121.200 0.487
202503 0.328 122.500 0.338
202506 0.496 122.700 0.511
202509 0.270 123.100 0.277
202512 0.418 122.600 0.431
202603 0.329 124.560 0.334
202606 0.498 126.400 0.498

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.49 mean?
Rcs Mediagroup (LTS:0QEJ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.49 as of Aug. 19, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Rcs Mediagroup and its competitors. This is 88% above median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Rcs Mediagroup's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #266 out of 733 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Rcs Mediagroup's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Rcs Mediagroup's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.49 is 88% above median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.59. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. Rcs Mediagroup's value of 0.49 is 37.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #266 out of 733 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rcs Mediagroup has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rcs Mediagroup's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #266 out of 733 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Rcs Mediagroup in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78. Rcs Mediagroup's value of 0.49 is 37.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Rcs Mediagroup's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Rcs Mediagroup has consistently been below 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 PS Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.78, based on 733 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Rcs Mediagroup's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.49 is 37.2% below 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Rcs Mediagroup and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rcs Mediagroup's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49, which is 88% above median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rcs Mediagroup stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rcs Mediagroup (LTS:0QEJ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.88, compared to a current price of €0.94 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 37.2% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.78. Rcs Mediagroup's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rcs Mediagroup (LTS:0QEJ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49 as of Aug. 19, 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 Rcs Mediagroup (LTS:0QEJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rcs Mediagroup stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.94 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.88. GuruFocus considers Rcs Mediagroup to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0QEJ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.49 (88% above median its 10-year median of 0.26)
  • GF Value™: €0.88 vs. price of €0.94 (7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.2% below the Media - Diversified median (#266 of 733)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0QEJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Rcs Mediagroup Business Description

Address Via Angelo Rizzoli, 8, MIlan, ITA, 20132
Rcs Mediagroup is a publishing company. It prints newspapers in Italy and Spain and is active in magazines, television, radio and new media, as well as one of the top operators in the advertising sales and distribution market. The company operates in daily newspapers, books, radio broadcasting, new media and digital and satellite TV, organizes important sporting events and is among the operators in advertising sales and distribution in Italy and Spain. Its operating business segments are Newspapers Italy, Magazines Italy, Advertising and Sport, Unidad Editorial, and Corporate and Other Activities, with maximum revenue from the Newspapers segment. Geographically, the company operates in Italy, Spain, and Other countries. The maximum revenue is derived from Italy.
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