RTL Group (HAM:RRTL) Interest Expense: €-51 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


HAM:RRTL RTL Group SA HAM:RRTL
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What is RTL Group Interest Expense?

RTL Group HAM:RRTL +0.64% 70 Interest Expense is €-51 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HAM:RRTL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. RTL Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -20 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-51 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. RTL Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € 189 Mil. RTL Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was € -20 Mil. RTL Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.45. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

RTL Group  (HAM:RRTL) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

RTL Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-20 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €189 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €684 Mil.

RTL Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*189/-20
=9.45

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

RTL Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RTL Group's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

RTL Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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RTL Group Semi-Annual Data
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RTL Group Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-51 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-51 Mil mean?
RTL Group (HAM:RRTL) has a Interest Expense of €-51 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on RTL Group and its competitors.
Is RTL Group's Interest Expense too high?
RTL Group's current Interest Expense is €-51 Mil. Overall, RTL Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTL Group's Interest Expense compare to NXST?
RTL Group's Interest Expense of €-51 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on RTL Group and its competitors. RTL Group's current Interest Expense is €-51 Mil. 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 (HAM:RRTL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.61, compared to a current price of €31.25 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-51 Mil. RTL Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RTL Group (HAM:RRTL), the current Interest Expense is €-51 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 (HAM:RRTL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTL Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €31.25 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €32.61. GuruFocus considers RTL Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:RRTL:

  • Interest Expense: €-51 Mil
  • GF Value™: €32.61 vs. price of €31.25 (4.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:RRTL 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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