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RTL GroupLUX:RTLL 62 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LUX:RTLL with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 579 Media - Diversified companies, RTL Group ranks better than 78.41% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past ten years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. RTL Group's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.
LUX:RTLL's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 78.41% of 579
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: -2.1
vs LUX:RTLL: -0.10
RTL Group (LUX:RTLL) 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
RTL Group 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LUX:RTLL vs NXST: 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, RTL Group's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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.
RTL Group 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, RTL Group's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RTL Group's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with least-square regression based on the eleven years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 mean?
RTL Group (LUX:RTLL) has a 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 as of Dec. 2025. The 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past ten years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. View historical data for RTL Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #125 out of 579 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is RTL Group's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
RTL Group's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #125 out of 579 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RTL Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTL Group's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, RTL Group ranks #125 out of 579 companies for 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places RTL Group in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
A good 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past ten years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. View historical data for RTL Group and its competitors. RTL Group's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. 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 €29.91, compared to a current price of €29.75 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. RTL Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RTL Group (LUX:RTLL), the current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of €29.75 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.91.
GuruFocus considers RTL Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LUX:RTLL:
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
GF Value™: €29.91 vs. price of €29.75 (0.5% below fair value)
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 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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