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Rcs MediagroupFRA:HPI2 -1.28%46 EV-to-EBIT is 6.67 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 6.73. GuruFocus rates FRA:HPI2 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 641 Media - Diversified companies, Rcs Mediagroup ranks better than 67.08% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Rcs Mediagroup's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €529.1 Mil.
Rcs Mediagroup's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €79.7 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Rcs Mediagroup EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rcs Mediagroup's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Rcs Mediagroup's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Rcs Mediagroup's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rcs Mediagroup's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Rcs Mediagroup's current Enterprise Value is €531.6 Mil.
Rcs Mediagroup's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €79.7 Mil.
* 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 (FRA:HPI2) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.67 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Rcs Mediagroup and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #211 out of 641 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Rcs Mediagroup's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Rcs Mediagroup's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.67 is near median its 10-year median of 6.73. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.61. Rcs Mediagroup's value of 6.67 is 37.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #211 out of 641 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rcs Mediagroup has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rcs Mediagroup's EV-to-EBIT compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #211 out of 641 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Rcs Mediagroup in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.61. Rcs Mediagroup's value of 6.67 is 37.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.73 vs. the industry median of 10.61, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.61, based on 641 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Rcs Mediagroup's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.67 is 37.1% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Rcs Mediagroup and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rcs Mediagroup's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.67, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.73. 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 (FRA:HPI2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.77, compared to a current price of €0.92 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.73 and 37.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.61. Rcs Mediagroup's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rcs Mediagroup (FRA:HPI2), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.67 as of Jul. 24, 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 (FRA:HPI2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rcs Mediagroup stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.92 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.77.
GuruFocus considers Rcs Mediagroup to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HPI2:
EV-to-EBIT: 6.67 (near median its 10-year median of 6.73)
GF Value™: €0.77 vs. price of €0.92 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.1% below the Media - Diversified median (#211 of 641)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HPI2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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