RTL Group (LUX:RTLL) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 153 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


LUX:RTLL RTL Group SA LUX:RTLL
65 GF Score
Price €31.05
GF Value €29.82
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is RTL Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

RTL Group LUX:RTLL 65 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 153 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LUX:RTLL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. RTL Group's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 153 Mil.


RTL Group  (LUX:RTLL) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.


Be Aware

Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.


RTL Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


RTL Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RTL Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

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RTL Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

RTL Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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RTL Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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RTL Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 153 Mil mean?
RTL Group (LUX:RTLL) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 153 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on RTL Group and its competitors.
Is RTL Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
RTL Group's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 153 Mil. Overall, RTL Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTL Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to NXST?
RTL Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 153 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on RTL Group and its competitors. RTL Group's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 153 Mil. 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 €29.82, compared to a current price of €31.05 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 153 Mil. RTL Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RTL Group (LUX:RTLL), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 153 Mil 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 overvalued. The current stock price of €31.05 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.82. GuruFocus considers RTL Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LUX:RTLL:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 153 Mil
  • GF Value™: €29.82 vs. price of €31.05 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 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.
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