RTL Group (XSWX:RRTL) Tax Expense: CHF115 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


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What is RTL Group Tax Expense?

RTL Group XSWX:RRTL 66 Tax Expense is CHF115 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:RRTL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF48.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

RTL Group's tax expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF83 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF115 Mil.


RTL Group  (XSWX:RRTL) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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RTL Group Tax Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RTL Group's Tax Expense 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.

RTL Group Tax Expense Chart

RTL Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Expense
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RTL Group Semi-Annual Data
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RTL Group Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF115 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of CHF115 Mil mean?
RTL Group (XSWX:RRTL) has a Tax Expense of CHF115 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on RTL Group and its competitors.
Is RTL Group's Tax Expense too high?
RTL Group's current Tax Expense is CHF115 Mil. Overall, RTL Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTL Group's Tax Expense compare to NXST?
RTL Group's Tax Expense of CHF115 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 Tax Expense for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on RTL Group and its competitors. RTL Group's current Tax Expense is CHF115 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 (XSWX:RRTL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF48.18, compared to a current price of CHF29.50 — trading 38.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is CHF115 Mil. RTL Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RTL Group (XSWX:RRTL), the current Tax Expense is CHF115 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 (XSWX:RRTL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTL Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF29.50 is trading 38.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF48.18. GuruFocus considers RTL Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:RRTL:

  • Tax Expense: CHF115 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF48.18 vs. price of CHF29.50 (38.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:RRTL 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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