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Rcs MediagroupFRA:HPI2 -1.30%48 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.03 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 4.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:HPI2 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 746 Media - Diversified companies, Rcs Mediagroup ranks better than 71.98% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Rcs Mediagroup's enterprise value is €533.6 Mil.
Rcs Mediagroup's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €132.5 Mil. Therefore, Rcs Mediagroup's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rcs Mediagroup's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HPI2'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1088.68 Med: 4.4 Max: 77.07
Current: 4.03
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Rcs Mediagroup was 77.07. The lowest was -1088.68. And the median was 4.40.
FRA:HPI2's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 71.98% of 746
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.245
vs FRA:HPI2: 4.03
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Rcs Mediagroup's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Rcs Mediagroup's share price for today is €0.911.
Rcs Mediagroup's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €0.108.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Rcs Mediagroup's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Rcs Mediagroup's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rcs Mediagroup's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Rcs Mediagroup's current Enterprise Value is €533.6 Mil.
Rcs Mediagroup's EBITDA 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 €132.5 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-EBITDA of 4.03 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Rcs Mediagroup. This is near median its historical median of 4.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #209 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is Rcs Mediagroup's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Rcs Mediagroup's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.03 is near median its 10-year median of 4.40. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25. Rcs Mediagroup's value of 4.03 is 44.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #209 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rcs Mediagroup has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rcs Mediagroup's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #209 out of 746 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Rcs Mediagroup in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25. Rcs Mediagroup's value of 4.03 is 44.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.40 vs. the industry median of 7.25, 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-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.25, based on 746 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Rcs Mediagroup's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.03 is 44.4% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Rcs Mediagroup. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rcs Mediagroup's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.40. 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 €0.91 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.40 and 44.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.25. Rcs Mediagroup's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rcs Mediagroup (FRA:HPI2), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.03 as of Jul. 25, 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 €0.91 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.77.
GuruFocus considers Rcs Mediagroup to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HPI2:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.03 (near median its 10-year median of 4.40)
GF Value™: €0.77 vs. price of €0.91 (18.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#209 of 746)
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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