RTL GroupLUX:RTLL 65 Net Margin % is 29.29% as of Dec. 2025, which is 171% above its 10-year median of 10.81. GuruFocus rates LUX:RTLL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, RTL Group ranks better than 90.33% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. RTL Group's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €948 Mil. RTL Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €3,237 Mil. Therefore, RTL Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 29.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for RTL Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LUX:RTLL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.36 Med: 10.81 Max: 19.6
Current: 16.27
LUX:RTLL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 90.33% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs LUX:RTLL: 16.27
RTL Group (LUX:RTLL) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
RTL Group Net Margin % Related Terms
RTL Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RTL Group's Net Margin % 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 Broadcasting subindustry, RTL Group's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, RTL Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RTL Group's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (LUX:RTLL) has a Net Margin % of 29.29% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on RTL Group and its competitors. This is 171% above median its historical median of 10.81. Over the past decade, RTL Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 7.36 to 19.60. According to the industry distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #99 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is RTL Group's Net Margin % too high?
RTL Group's current Net Margin % of 29.29% is 171% above median its 10-year median of 10.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.36 to a high of 19.60. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. RTL Group's value of 29.29% is 2291% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #99 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RTL Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTL Group's Net Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #99 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This places RTL Group in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. RTL Group's value of 29.29% is 2291% above this benchmark. Historically, RTL Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 7.36 to 19.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.81 vs. the industry median of 1.23, 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 Net Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.23, based on 1,024 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RTL Group's current Net Margin % of 29.29% is 2291% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on RTL Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RTL Group's current Net Margin % is 29.29%, which is 171% above median its own 10-year median of 10.81. 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 €29.82, compared to a current price of €31.05 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 29.29%, which is 171% above median its 10-year median of 10.81 and 2291% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.23. RTL Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RTL Group (LUX:RTLL), the current Net Margin % is 29.29% 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 (LUX:RTLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTL Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €31.05 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.82.
GuruFocus considers RTL Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LUX:RTLL:
Net Margin %: 29.29% (171% above median its 10-year median of 10.81)
GF Value™: €29.82 vs. price of €31.05 (4.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2291% above the Media - Diversified median (#99 of 1024)
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 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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