Rcs MediagroupFRA:HPI2 +0.98%41 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -1.74% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HPI2 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 862 Media - Diversified companies, Rcs Mediagroup ranks better than 86.43% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Rcs Mediagroup's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.6 Mil. Rcs Mediagroup's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €92.0 Mil. Therefore, Rcs Mediagroup's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.74%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rcs Mediagroup's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HPI2'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 68.07 Med: 160.01 Max: 654.9
Current: 69.83
During the past 13 years, Rcs Mediagroup's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 654.90%. The lowest was 68.07%. And the median was 160.01%.
FRA:HPI2's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 86.43% of 862
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs FRA:HPI2: 69.83
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Rcs Mediagroup Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Rcs Mediagroup Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rcs Mediagroup's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Rcs Mediagroup's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Rcs Mediagroup's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rcs Mediagroup's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -1.74% mean?
Rcs Mediagroup (FRA:HPI2) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -1.74% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Rcs Mediagroup and its competitors. Over the past decade, Rcs Mediagroup's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 68.07 to 654.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #117 out of 862 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Rcs Mediagroup's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Rcs Mediagroup's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -1.74%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.07 to a high of 654.90. Based on the distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #117 out of 862 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 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rcs Mediagroup's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #117 out of 862 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Rcs Mediagroup in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.33. Historically, Rcs Mediagroup's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 68.07 to 654.90 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-Equity for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 5.33, based on 862 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Rcs Mediagroup and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rcs Mediagroup's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -1.74%. 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 22.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -1.74%. Rcs Mediagroup's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rcs Mediagroup (FRA:HPI2), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -1.74% 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 22.5% 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-Equity: -1.74%
GF Value™: €0.76 vs. price of €0.93 (22.5% 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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