Rcs Mediagroup (FRA:HPI2) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


FRA:HPI2 Rcs Mediagroup FRA:HPI2
42 GF Score
Price €0.92
GF Value €0.77
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Rcs Mediagroup Moat Score?

Rcs Mediagroup FRA:HPI2 +0.66% 42 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HPI2 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Media - Diversified companies, Rcs Mediagroup ranks better than 93.57% on this metric.

Rcs Mediagroup has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Rcs Mediagroup has Narrow Moat: Rcs Mediagroup has a modest moat due to its established brand in the media sector and some customer loyalty. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong network effects or significant switching costs.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Rcs Mediagroup might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Rcs Mediagroup  (FRA:HPI2) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Rcs Mediagroup Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:HPI2 vs NYT, WLY: Moat Score Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Rcs Mediagroup's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Rcs Mediagroup's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rcs Mediagroup's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Rcs Mediagroup (FRA:HPI2) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #67 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Rcs Mediagroup's Moat Score too high?
Rcs Mediagroup's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #67 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rcs Mediagroup has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rcs Mediagroup's Moat Score compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #67 out of 1042 companies for Moat Score. This places Rcs Mediagroup in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Rcs Mediagroup's current Moat Score is 4. 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 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Rcs Mediagroup's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rcs Mediagroup (FRA:HPI2), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 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 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.77. GuruFocus considers Rcs Mediagroup to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HPI2:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €0.77 vs. price of €0.92 (19.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges RZSMF:USARCS:Italy0QEJ:UK
Address Via Angelo Rizzoli, 8, MIlan, ITA, 20132
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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