RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.

BIT:RCS Stock Report

Market Cap: €396.3m

RCS MediaGroup Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

RCS MediaGroup has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 2.5%, while the Media industry saw earnings growing at 28.6% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 0.5% per year. RCS MediaGroup's return on equity is 14.9%, and it has net margins of 7.4%.

Key information

2.5%

Earnings growth rate

3.4%

EPS growth rate

Media Industry Growth14.8%
Revenue growth rate-0.5%
Return on equity14.9%
Net Margin7.4%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Be Wary Of RCS MediaGroup (BIT:RCS) And Its Returns On Capital

May 26
Be Wary Of RCS MediaGroup (BIT:RCS) And Its Returns On Capital

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. (BIT:RCS)

Apr 29
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. (BIT:RCS)

At €0.77, Is RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. (BIT:RCS) Worth Looking At Closely?

Mar 24
At €0.77, Is RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. (BIT:RCS) Worth Looking At Closely?

Is RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. (BIT:RCS) Potentially Undervalued?

Jul 16
Is RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. (BIT:RCS) Potentially Undervalued?

Here's Why RCS MediaGroup (BIT:RCS) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Feb 24
Here's Why RCS MediaGroup (BIT:RCS) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Here's What To Make Of RCS MediaGroup's (BIT:RCS) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Jun 14
Here's What To Make Of RCS MediaGroup's (BIT:RCS) Decelerating Rates Of Return

These 4 Measures Indicate That RCS MediaGroup (BIT:RCS) Is Using Debt Extensively

Apr 20
These 4 Measures Indicate That RCS MediaGroup (BIT:RCS) Is Using Debt Extensively

Is RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. (BIT:RCS) Trading At A 26% Discount?

Apr 03
Is RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. (BIT:RCS) Trading At A 26% Discount?

RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. (BIT:RCS) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results

Mar 21
RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. (BIT:RCS) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results

What Does RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.'s (BIT:RCS) Share Price Indicate?

Mar 17
What Does RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.'s (BIT:RCS) Share Price Indicate?

Here’s What’s Happening With Returns At RCS MediaGroup (BIT:RCS)

Mar 04
Here’s What’s Happening With Returns At RCS MediaGroup (BIT:RCS)

If You Had Bought RCS MediaGroup's (BIT:RCS) Shares Three Years Ago You Would Be Down 45%

Feb 19
If You Had Bought RCS MediaGroup's (BIT:RCS) Shares Three Years Ago You Would Be Down 45%

Is RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. (BIT:RCS) Popular Amongst Insiders?

Feb 02
Is RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. (BIT:RCS) Popular Amongst Insiders?

Should RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. (BIT:RCS) Be Part Of Your Dividend Portfolio?

Jan 19
Should RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. (BIT:RCS) Be Part Of Your Dividend Portfolio?

RCS MediaGroup (BIT:RCS) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Jan 06
RCS MediaGroup (BIT:RCS) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Do Fundamentals Have Any Role To Play In Driving RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.'s (BIT:RCS) Stock Up Recently?

Dec 22
Do Fundamentals Have Any Role To Play In Driving RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.'s (BIT:RCS) Stock Up Recently?

An Intrinsic Calculation For RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. (BIT:RCS) Suggests It's 35% Undervalued

Dec 09
An Intrinsic Calculation For RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. (BIT:RCS) Suggests It's 35% Undervalued

What Is RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.'s (BIT:RCS) Share Price Doing?

Nov 24
What Is RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.'s (BIT:RCS) Share Price Doing?

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How RCS MediaGroup makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

BIT:RCS Revenue, expenses and earnings (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 2482461110
30 Jun 2482361130
31 Mar 2481857120
31 Dec 2382857130
30 Sep 238325440
30 Jun 2383956170
31 Mar 238414920
31 Dec 2284550190
30 Sep 228565000
30 Jun 228705810
31 Mar 228557500
31 Dec 218467200
30 Sep 218668650
30 Jun 218528250
31 Mar 217533550
31 Dec 207503260
30 Sep 207432020
30 Jun 207681830
31 Mar 208895840
31 Dec 199246930
30 Sep 199367430
30 Jun 199487820
31 Mar 199668430
31 Dec 189768530
30 Sep 1895110360
30 Jun 189289330
31 Mar 1889983520
31 Dec 178967140
30 Sep 1791741530
30 Jun 1793630590
31 Mar 1796211550
31 Dec 16968-5550
30 Sep 16999-7030
30 Jun 161,017-7840
31 Mar 161,023-129640
31 Dec 151,032-13740
30 Sep 151,036-93110
30 Jun 151,041-9580
31 Mar 151,273-721090
31 Dec 141,065-9080
30 Sep 141,121-130180
30 Jun 141,210-149180
31 Mar 141,292-156180

Quality Earnings: RCS has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: RCS's current net profit margins (7.4%) are higher than last year (6.5%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: RCS's earnings have grown by 2.5% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: RCS's earnings growth over the past year (13.1%) exceeds its 5-year average (2.5% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: RCS earnings growth over the past year (13.1%) did not outperform the Media industry 15.6%.

Return on Equity

High ROE: RCS's Return on Equity (14.9%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/01/29 17:43
End of Day Share Price 2025/01/29 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. is covered by 10 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Andrea DevitaBanca Akros S.p.A. (ESN)
Giuseppe MarsellaBNP Paribas Exane
Roberta CiacciaBNP Paribas Exane