Rcs MediagroupRZSMF 55 ROA % is -0.16% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates RZSMF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Media - Diversified companies, Rcs Mediagroup ranks better than 79.65% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Rcs Mediagroup's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.8 Mil.
Rcs Mediagroup's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,128.0 Mil. Therefore, Rcs Mediagroup's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rcs Mediagroup's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
RZSMF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 5.78 Max: 9.29
Current: 5.73
During the past 13 years, Rcs Mediagroup's highest ROA % was 9.29%. The lowest was 0.29%. And the median was 5.78%.
RZSMF's ROA % is ranked better than 79.65% of 1042
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.65
vs RZSMF: 5.73
Rcs Mediagroup (OTCPK:RZSMF) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Rcs Mediagroup ROA % Related Terms
Rcs Mediagroup ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rcs Mediagroup's ROA % 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 Publishing subindustry, Rcs Mediagroup's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Rcs Mediagroup's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rcs Mediagroup's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Rcs Mediagroup (RZSMF) has a ROA % of -0.16% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Rcs Mediagroup and its competitors. Over the past decade, Rcs Mediagroup's ROA % has ranged from 0.29 to 9.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #212 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Rcs Mediagroup's ROA % too high?
Rcs Mediagroup's current ROA % is -0.16%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 9.29. Based on the distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #212 out of 1042 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 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rcs Mediagroup's ROA % compare to NYT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #212 out of 1042 companies for ROA %. This places Rcs Mediagroup in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.65. Historically, Rcs Mediagroup's own ROA % has ranged from 0.29 to 9.29 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 ROA % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROA % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.65, based on 1,042 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Rcs Mediagroup and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROA % is 0.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rcs Mediagroup's current ROA % is -0.16%. 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 (RZSMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.87, compared to a current price of $1.03 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -0.16%. Rcs Mediagroup's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rcs Mediagroup (RZSMF), the current ROA % is -0.16% 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 (RZSMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rcs Mediagroup stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.03 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.87.
GuruFocus considers Rcs Mediagroup to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RZSMF:
ROA %: -0.16%
GF Value™: $0.87 vs. price of $1.03 (17.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RZSMF 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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