RTL Group (LUX:RTLL) EV-to-EBIT: 23.62 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 164% Above Median

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LUX:RTLL RTL Group SA LUX:RTLL
73 GF Score
Price €29.75
GF Value €29.87
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is RTL Group EV-to-EBIT?

RTL Group LUX:RTLL 73 EV-to-EBIT is 23.62 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 164% above its 10-year median of 8.96. GuruFocus rates LUX:RTLL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 640 Media - Diversified companies, RTL Group ranks worse than 75.31% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, RTL Group's Enterprise Value is €5,810 Mil. RTL Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €246 Mil. Therefore, RTL Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 23.62.

The historical rank and industry rank for RTL Group's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

LUX:RTLL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.62   Med: 8.96   Max: 28.18
Current: 23.62

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of RTL Group was 28.18. The lowest was 2.62. And the median was 8.96.

LUX:RTLL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
75.31% of 640 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.6 vs LUX:RTLL: 23.62

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. RTL Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €5,794 Mil. RTL Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €246 Mil. RTL Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.25%.


RTL Group  (LUX:RTLL) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

RTL Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=246/5794.033
=4.25 %

RTL Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €5,794 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. RTL Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €246 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.


RTL Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


RTL Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RTL Group'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.

RTL Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

RTL Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.86 8.71 10.28 9.01 25.72

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
EV-to-EBIT 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 10.28 0.00 9.01 0.00 25.72

LUX:RTLL vs NXST: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, RTL Group'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.


RTL Group EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, RTL Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RTL Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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RTL Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

RTL Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=5809.501/246
=23.62

RTL Group's current Enterprise Value is €5,810 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. RTL Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €246 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 23.62 mean?
RTL Group (LUX:RTLL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 23.62 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on RTL Group and its competitors. This is 164% above median its historical median of 8.96. Over the past decade, RTL Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.62 to 28.18. According to the industry distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #482 out of 640 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is RTL Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
RTL Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 23.62 is 164% above median its 10-year median of 8.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.62 to a high of 28.18. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.60. RTL Group's value of 23.62 is 122.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #482 out of 640 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, RTL Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTL Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #482 out of 640 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places RTL Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.60. RTL Group's value of 23.62 is 122.8% above this benchmark. Historically, RTL Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.62 to 28.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.96 vs. the industry median of 10.60, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.60, based on 640 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. RTL Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 23.62 is 122.8% 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 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 RTL Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RTL Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 23.62, which is 164% above median its own 10-year median of 8.96. 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 €29.87, compared to a current price of €29.75 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 23.62, which is 164% above median its 10-year median of 8.96 and 122.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.60. RTL Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 RTL Group (LUX:RTLL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 23.62 as of Jul. 15, 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 (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 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.87. GuruFocus considers RTL Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LUX:RTLL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 23.62 (164% above median its 10-year median of 8.96)
  • GF Value™: €29.87 vs. price of €29.75 (0.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 122.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#482 of 640)

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.
73GF Score

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