RTL Group Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 5/6
RTL Group has a total shareholder equity of €4.7B and total debt of €1.3B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 28.3%. Its total assets and total liabilities are €10.1B and €5.4B respectively. RTL Group's EBIT is €317.0M making its interest coverage ratio 14.4. It has cash and short-term investments of €252.0M.
Key information
28.34%
Debt to equity ratio
€1.34b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 14.4x |
| Cash | €252.00m |
| Equity | €4.72b |
| Total liabilities | €5.40b |
| Total assets | €10.11b |
Recent financial health updates
Recent updates
News Flash: Analysts Just Made A Sizeable Upgrade To Their RTL Group S.A. (ETR:RRTL) Forecasts
Celebrations may be in order for RTL Group S.A. ( ETR:RRTL ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a significant...
RRTL: Fair Outlook Will Balance Underweight Stance And Stable Long-Term Assumptions
Analysts have trimmed their price target on RTL Group shares to €30 from €34, citing updated views reflected in a slightly adjusted discount rate and future P/E assumptions, while leaving the fair value estimate broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent moves around RTL Group highlight a more cautious stance from some on the Street, with the latest adjustment bringing the price target to €30 while the overall fair value view remains broadly stable.RRTL: Fair Outlook Will Reflect Higher Dividend And Cautious Profitability Assumptions
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for RTL Group from €36 to €34.50, citing lowered Street price targets and more cautious assumptions for growth, profit margins, the discount rate and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research, including the latest price target cut to €30 from €34 by JPMorgan, reinforces a more cautious stance around RTL Group's valuation and execution risks.RRTL: Stable Outlook Will Reflect Higher Dividend And Updated Profitability Assumptions
Analysts have raised their price target on RTL Group to €36.00 from about €35.14, citing updated assumptions related to slightly different discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News Completion of share buyback program, with 279,509 shares repurchased between 1 October 2025 and 31 December 2025 for €9 million, bringing the total under the April 30, 2025 buyback to 3,445,561 shares (2.23% of share capital) for €128.84 million (company announcement) Board proposes a dividend of €5.50 per share for 2025, compared with €2.50 per share for 2024, to be voted on at the Annual General Meeting on 29 April 2026.RRTL: Stable Outlook Will Reflect Slightly Revised Assumptions On Returns And Profitability
Analysts have adjusted their price target for RTL Group to €35.14, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. Their overall view of the company’s fair value remains broadly unchanged.RRTL: Stable Outlook Will Reflect Refined Assumptions On Returns And Profitability
Analysts have kept their price target for RTL Group broadly unchanged at about €35.14. The target reflects slightly adjusted assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, without a clear shift in overall valuation.RRTL: Leadership Transition And Refined Assumptions Will Shape A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for RTL Group to €35.14 per share, up from €34.43, reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions on the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News RTL Group's Board of Directors has appointed Clément Schwebig to succeed Thomas Rabe as CEO, with the handover planned for May 2026, signaling a planned leadership transition at the top of the Group.RRTL: Leadership Transition And Slightly Higher Risk Assumptions Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on RTL Group to €35 from €36. This reflects slightly adjusted views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth assumptions, profit margins and future P/E expectations.RTL Group S.A.'s (ETR:RRTL) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
RTL Group S.A.'s ( ETR:RRTL ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 22.9x might make it look like a sell right now...RRTL: Leadership Handover And Stable Fundamentals Will Shape Balanced Risk Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on RTL Group to €35 from €36, reflecting modest adjustments to assumptions such as the discount rate, long-term revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research keeps a Hold stance on RTL Group while trimming the price target to €35, which signals a more measured view on both upside potential and execution risks.Is There An Opportunity With RTL Group S.A.'s (ETR:RRTL) 44% Undervaluation?
Key Insights The projected fair value for RTL Group is €60.63 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity RTL Group's...RRTL: Leadership Transition And Digital Execution Will Shape Balanced Risk Reward Outlook
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for RTL Group, trimming fair value from about EUR 35.50 to roughly EUR 34.83 as they factor in softer revenue growth and margin expectations, partly offset by higher anticipated future valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary reflects a generally cautious but balanced stance on RTL Group, with modest adjustments to valuation rather than any wholesale change in fundamental views.RTL Group (ETR:RRTL) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...RRTL: Future Management Changes And Share Buybacks Will Balance Opportunities And Risks
Analysts have reduced their price target for RTL Group from €37.15 to €35.50, citing softer revenue growth and declining profit margins as key factors in the revised valuation. Analyst Commentary Following the recent price target adjustments, analysts have provided a range of views on RTL Group’s outlook, focusing on valuation, revenue trends, and near-term execution risks.Is RTL Group S.A. (ETR:RRTL) Potentially Undervalued?
RTL Group S.A. ( ETR:RRTL ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a...With RTL Group S.A. (ETR:RRTL) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 23.6x RTL Group S.A. ( ETR:RRTL ) may be sending bearish signals at the...
Operational Efficiencies And Tech Savings Will Drive Profitability By 2026
RTL Group's strategic investments in streaming and technology platforms drive profitability through increased revenues, operational efficiencies, and reduced costs.Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: RRTL's short term assets (€4.4B) exceed its short term liabilities (€3.8B).
Long Term Liabilities: RRTL's short term assets (€4.4B) exceed its long term liabilities (€1.6B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: RRTL's net debt to equity ratio (23%) is considered satisfactory.
Reducing Debt: RRTL's debt to equity ratio has increased from 15.4% to 28.3% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: RRTL's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (33.5%).
Interest Coverage: RRTL's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (14.4x coverage).
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/15 22:28 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
RTL Group S.A. is covered by 25 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| JULIEN ROCH | Barclays |
| Christophe Cherblanc | Bernstein |
| Annick Maas | Bernstein |