RTL GroupLUX:RTLL 65 Operating Margin % is 5.84% as of Dec. 2025, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 14.55. 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 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, RTL Group ranks better than 56.4% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. RTL Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €189 Mil. RTL Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €3,237 Mil. Therefore, RTL Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.84%.
Warning Sign:
RTL Group SA operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -18.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for RTL Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LUX:RTLL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.32 Med: 14.55 Max: 18.5
Current: 4.32
LUX:RTLL's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 56.4% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs LUX:RTLL: 4.32
RTL Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -18.60% per year.
RTL Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €189 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €260 Mil.
RTL Group (LUX:RTLL) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
RTL Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
RTL Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RTL Group's Operating 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 Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, RTL Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RTL Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
RTL Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Operating Margin % of 5.84% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on RTL Group and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 14.55. Over the past decade, RTL Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.32 to 18.50. According to the industry distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #446 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is RTL Group's Operating Margin % too high?
RTL Group's current Operating Margin % of 5.84% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 14.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.32 to a high of 18.50. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. RTL Group's value of 5.84% is 132.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #446 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Operating Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #446 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts RTL Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. RTL Group's value of 5.84% is 132.7% above this benchmark. Historically, RTL Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.32 to 18.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.55 vs. the industry median of 2.51, 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 Operating Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.51, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RTL Group's current Operating Margin % of 5.84% is 132.7% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on RTL Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RTL Group's current Operating Margin % is 5.84%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 14.55. 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 Operating Margin % is 5.84%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 14.55 and 132.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RTL Group (LUX:RTLL), the current Operating Margin % is 5.84% 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:
Operating Margin %: 5.84% (60% below median its 10-year median of 14.55)
GF Value™: €29.82 vs. price of €31.05 (4.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 132.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#446 of 1023)
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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