RZSMF (Rcs Mediagroup) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.50 (As of Sep. 05, 2026) — 92% Above Median

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RZSMF Rcs Mediagroup RZSMF
52 GF Score
Price $1.05
GF Value $0.99
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Rcs Mediagroup Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Rcs Mediagroup RZSMF 52 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates RZSMF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 732 Media - Diversified companies, Rcs Mediagroup ranks better than 63.39% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-05), Rcs Mediagroup's current share price is $1.05. Rcs Mediagroup's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.09. Rcs Mediagroup's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.50.

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

RZSMF' 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.

RZSMF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
63.39% of 732 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.765 vs RZSMF: 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 $0.574. 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 $2.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Rcs Mediagroup  (OTCPK:RZSMF) 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
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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

RZSMF 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
=1.05/2.09
=0.50

* 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)
=0.574/126.4000*126.4000
=0.574

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 126.4000.

Rcs Mediagroup Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.445 100.100 0.562
201612 0.528 100.300 0.665
201703 0.441 101.000 0.552
201706 0.561 101.100 0.701
201709 0.422 101.200 0.527
201712 0.482 101.200 0.602
201803 0.445 101.800 0.553
201806 0.821 102.400 1.013
201809 0.473 102.600 0.583
201812 0.577 102.300 0.713
201903 0.475 102.800 0.584
201906 0.501 103.100 0.614
201909 0.509 102.900 0.625
201912 0.511 102.800 0.628
202003 0.310 102.900 0.381
202006 0.283 102.900 0.348
202009 0.397 102.300 0.491
202012 0.601 102.600 0.740
202103 0.401 103.700 0.489
202106 0.576 104.200 0.699
202109 0.428 104.900 0.516
202112 0.516 106.600 0.612
202203 0.391 110.400 0.448
202206 0.536 112.500 0.602
202209 0.381 114.200 0.422
202212 0.368 119.000 0.391
202303 0.371 118.800 0.395
202306 0.545 119.700 0.576
202309 0.272 120.300 0.286
202312 0.601 119.700 0.635
202403 0.355 120.200 0.373
202406 0.552 120.700 0.578
202409 0.293 121.200 0.306
202412 0.489 121.200 0.510
202503 0.354 122.500 0.365
202506 0.572 122.700 0.589
202509 0.317 123.100 0.325
202512 0.490 122.600 0.505
202603 0.381 124.560 0.387
202606 0.574 126.400 0.574

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 0.50 mean?
Rcs Mediagroup (RZSMF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.50 as of Sep. 05, 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 92% 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 #268 out of 732 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Rcs Mediagroup's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Rcs Mediagroup's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.50 is 92% 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 0.77. Rcs Mediagroup's value of 0.50 is 34.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #268 out of 732 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rcs Mediagroup has a GF Score™ of 52/100 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 #268 out of 732 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 0.77. Rcs Mediagroup's value of 0.50 is 34.6% 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 0.77, 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 0.77, based on 732 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 0.50 is 34.6% 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 0.77 — 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 0.50, which is 92% 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 (RZSMF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.99, compared to a current price of $1.05 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 34.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.77. Rcs Mediagroup's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 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 (RZSMF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.50 as of Sep. 05, 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 (RZSMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rcs Mediagroup stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.05 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.99. GuruFocus considers Rcs Mediagroup to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for RZSMF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.50 (92% above median its 10-year median of 0.26)
  • GF Value™: $0.99 vs. price of $1.05 (6.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#268 of 732)

No single metric tells the full story. See the RZSMF 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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