Rcs MediagroupFRA:HPI2 -0.86%50 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.27% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HPI2 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Media - Diversified companies, Rcs Mediagroup ranks better than 86.05% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Rcs Mediagroup's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.6 Mil. Rcs Mediagroup's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €601.3 Mil. Therefore, Rcs Mediagroup's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rcs Mediagroup's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HPI2'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 9.09 Max: 15.76
Current: 9.31
During the past 13 years, Rcs Mediagroup's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 15.76%. The lowest was 0.44%. And the median was 9.09%.
FRA:HPI2's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 86.05% of 1032
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.82
vs FRA:HPI2: 9.31
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Rcs Mediagroup Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Rcs Mediagroup Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rcs Mediagroup's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
FRA:HPI2 vs NYT, WLY: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Rcs Mediagroup's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Rcs Mediagroup Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Rcs Mediagroup's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rcs Mediagroup's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.27% mean?
Rcs Mediagroup (FRA:HPI2) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -0.27% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Rcs Mediagroup and its competitors. Over the past decade, Rcs Mediagroup's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.44 to 15.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #144 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Rcs Mediagroup's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Rcs Mediagroup's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.27%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 15.76. Based on the distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #144 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rcs Mediagroup has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rcs Mediagroup's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #144 out of 1032 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Rcs Mediagroup in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82. Historically, Rcs Mediagroup's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.44 to 15.76 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.82, based on 1,032 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Rcs Mediagroup and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rcs Mediagroup's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.27%. 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 €0.93 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.27%. Rcs Mediagroup's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rcs Mediagroup (FRA:HPI2), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -0.27% 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 €0.93 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.76.
GuruFocus considers Rcs Mediagroup to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HPI2:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -0.27%
GF Value™: €0.76 vs. price of €0.93 (21.7% above fair value)
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 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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