RTL Group (LUX:RTLL) EV-to-EBITDA: 10.25 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 50% Above Median

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LUX:RTLL RTL Group SA LUX:RTLL
80 GF Score
Price €29.75
GF Value €29.87
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is RTL Group EV-to-EBITDA?

RTL Group LUX:RTLL 80 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.25 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 6.82. GuruFocus rates LUX:RTLL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 745 Media - Diversified companies, RTL Group ranks worse than 62.01% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, RTL Group's enterprise value is €5,833 Mil. RTL Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €569 Mil. Therefore, RTL Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.25.

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

LUX:RTLL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.34   Med: 6.82   Max: 12.18
Current: 10.25

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of RTL Group was 12.18. The lowest was 2.34. And the median was 6.82.

LUX:RTLL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
62.01% of 745 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.3 vs LUX:RTLL: 10.25

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.

As of today (2026-07-16), RTL Group's stock price is €29.75. RTL Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €6.360. Therefore, RTL Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 4.68.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


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

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.

RTL Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=29.75/6.360
=4.68

RTL Group's share price for today is €29.75.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. RTL Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €6.360.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


RTL Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


RTL Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RTL Group'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.

RTL Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

RTL Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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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-EBITDA 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 7.46 0.00 6.28 0.00 11.12

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

For the Broadcasting subindustry, RTL Group'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.


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

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

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


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RTL Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=5832.713/569
=10.25

RTL Group's current Enterprise Value is €5,833 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. RTL Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €569 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.25 mean?
RTL Group (LUX:RTLL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.25 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on RTL Group. This is 50% above median its historical median of 6.82. Over the past decade, RTL Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.34 to 12.18. According to the industry distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #462 out of 745 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is RTL Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
RTL Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.25 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.34 to a high of 12.18. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.30. RTL Group's value of 10.25 is 40.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #462 out of 745 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RTL Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTL Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #462 out of 745 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places RTL Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.30. RTL Group's value of 10.25 is 40.4% above this benchmark. Historically, RTL Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.34 to 12.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.82 vs. the industry median of 7.30, 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-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.30, based on 745 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. RTL Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.25 is 40.4% 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-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 RTL Group. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RTL Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.25, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 6.82. 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-EBITDA is 10.25, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.82 and 40.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.30. RTL Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RTL Group (LUX:RTLL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.25 as of Jul. 16, 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-EBITDA: 10.25 (50% above median its 10-year median of 6.82)
  • GF Value™: €29.87 vs. price of €29.75 (0.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#462 of 745)

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.
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