Rcs Mediagroup (FRA:HPI2) Other Operating Expense: €505.9 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:HPI2 Rcs Mediagroup FRA:HPI2
51 GF Score
Price €0.94
GF Value €0.76
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Rcs Mediagroup Other Operating Expense?

Rcs Mediagroup FRA:HPI2 +0.43% 51 Other Operating Expense is €505.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HPI2 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Rcs Mediagroup's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €168.7 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €505.9 Mil.

Rcs Mediagroup's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Sep. 2025 (€82.7 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€49.0 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 (€49.0 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€168.7 Mil).

Rcs Mediagroup's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2023 (€275.1 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€273.7 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (€273.7 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€272.1 Mil).

Rcs Mediagroup Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rcs Mediagroup's Other Operating 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.
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Rcs Mediagroup Other Operating Expense Chart

Rcs Mediagroup Annual Data
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Rcs Mediagroup Quarterly Data
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Rcs Mediagroup Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €505.9 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of €505.9 Mil mean?
Rcs Mediagroup (FRA:HPI2) has a Other Operating Expense of €505.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Rcs Mediagroup and its competitors.
Is Rcs Mediagroup's Other Operating Expense too high?
Rcs Mediagroup's current Other Operating Expense is €505.9 Mil. Overall, Rcs Mediagroup has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rcs Mediagroup's Other Operating Expense compare to NYT and WLY?
Rcs Mediagroup's Other Operating Expense of €505.9 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 Other Operating Expense for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Other Operating 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Rcs Mediagroup and its competitors. Rcs Mediagroup's current Other Operating Expense is €505.9 Mil. 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 €0.76, compared to a current price of €0.94 — trading 23.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is €505.9 Mil. Rcs Mediagroup's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rcs Mediagroup (FRA:HPI2), the current Other Operating Expense is €505.9 Mil as of Mar. 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 €0.94 is trading 23.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.76. GuruFocus considers Rcs Mediagroup to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HPI2:

  • Other Operating Expense: €505.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: €0.76 vs. price of €0.94 (23.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 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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