Rcs MediagroupRZSMF 55 ROE % is -0.35% 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 958 Media - Diversified companies, Rcs Mediagroup ranks better than 79.33% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Rcs Mediagroup's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.8 Mil. Rcs Mediagroup's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $535.2 Mil. Therefore, Rcs Mediagroup's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rcs Mediagroup's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
RZSMF'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.57 Med: 14.32 Max: 53.42
Current: 12.29
During the past 13 years, Rcs Mediagroup's highest ROE % was 53.42%. The lowest was 3.57%. And the median was 14.32%.
RZSMF's ROE % is ranked better than 79.33% of 958
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.47
vs RZSMF: 12.29
Rcs Mediagroup (OTCPK:RZSMF) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.
Rcs Mediagroup ROE % Related Terms
Rcs Mediagroup ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rcs Mediagroup's ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Rcs Mediagroup's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rcs Mediagroup's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Rcs Mediagroup (RZSMF) has a ROE % of -0.35% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Rcs Mediagroup and its competitors. Over the past decade, Rcs Mediagroup's ROE % has ranged from 3.57 to 53.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #198 out of 958 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Rcs Mediagroup's ROE % too high?
Rcs Mediagroup's current ROE % is -0.35%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.57 to a high of 53.42. Based on the distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #198 out of 958 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 ROE % compare to NYT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #198 out of 958 companies for ROE %. This places Rcs Mediagroup in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 2.47. Historically, Rcs Mediagroup's own ROE % has ranged from 3.57 to 53.42 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 ROE % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROE % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.47, based on 958 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Rcs Mediagroup and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROE % is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rcs Mediagroup's current ROE % is -0.35%. 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 ROE % is -0.35%. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rcs Mediagroup (RZSMF), the current ROE % is -0.35% 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:
ROE %: -0.35%
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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