RTL Group (LUX:RTLL) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Dec. 2025) — 13% Below Median

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LUX:RTLL RTL Group SA LUX:RTLL
71 GF Score
Price €29.75
GF Value €29.87
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is RTL Group Profitability Rank?

RTL Group LUX:RTLL 71 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates LUX:RTLL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

RTL Group has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

RTL Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.84%. As of today, RTL Group's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


RTL Group Profitability Rank Related Terms


LUX:RTLL vs NXST: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, RTL Group's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, RTL Group's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RTL Group's Profitability Rank falls into.


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RTL Group Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

RTL Group has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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 quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=189 / 3237
=5.84 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

RTL Group has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

RTL Group SA operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -18.6%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
RTL Group (LUX:RTLL) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on RTL Group and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, RTL Group's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is RTL Group's Profitability Rank too high?
RTL Group's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, RTL Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTL Group's Profitability Rank compare to NXST?
RTL Group's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, RTL Group's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on RTL Group and its competitors. RTL Group's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 €29.87, compared to a current price of €29.75 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. RTL Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RTL Group (LUX:RTLL), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 undervalued. The current stock price of €29.75 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.87. GuruFocus considers RTL Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LUX:RTLL:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: €29.87 vs. price of €29.75 (0.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 43, Boulevard Pierre Frieden, Luxembourg, LUX, L-1543
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.
71GF Score

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