RTL GroupLUX:RTLL 65 Pretax Margin % is 4.79% as of Dec. 2025, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 15.44. 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 54.15% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. RTL Group's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €155 Mil. RTL Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €3,237 Mil. Therefore, RTL Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for RTL Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LUX:RTLL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.24 Med: 15.44 Max: 28.34
Current: 3.24
LUX:RTLL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 54.15% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs LUX:RTLL: 3.24
RTL Group (LUX:RTLL) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
RTL Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
RTL Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RTL Group's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, RTL Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RTL Group's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 4.79% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on RTL Group and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 15.44. Over the past decade, RTL Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.24 to 28.34. According to the industry distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #469 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is RTL Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
RTL Group's current Pretax Margin % of 4.79% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 15.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.24 to a high of 28.34. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.01. RTL Group's value of 4.79% is 138.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #469 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 Pretax Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #469 out of 1023 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts RTL Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.01. RTL Group's value of 4.79% is 138.3% above this benchmark. Historically, RTL Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.24 to 28.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.44 vs. the industry median of 2.01, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.01, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RTL Group's current Pretax Margin % of 4.79% is 138.3% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on RTL Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RTL Group's current Pretax Margin % is 4.79%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 15.44. 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 Pretax Margin % is 4.79%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 15.44 and 138.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.01. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RTL Group (LUX:RTLL), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.79% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 4.79% (69% below median its 10-year median of 15.44)
GF Value™: €29.82 vs. price of €31.05 (4.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 138.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#469 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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