RELX PLC (RDEB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:RDEB - Deutsche Boerse Ag - GB00B2B0DG97 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
RDEB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 31 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While RDEB belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, RDEB is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year RDEB was profitable.
In the past year RDEB had a positive cash flow from operations.
RDEB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years RDEB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
RDEB has a Return On Assets of 12.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RDEB outperforms 96.77% of its industry peers.
RDEB's Return On Equity of 55.56% is amongst the best of the industry. RDEB outperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
RDEB has a better Return On Invested Capital (21.31%) than 93.55% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RDEB is significantly above the industry average of 11.33%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (21.31%) for RDEB is above the 3 year average (19.62%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.78% | ||
| ROE | 55.56% | ||
| ROIC | 21.31% |
ROA(3y)11.68%
ROA(5y)10.86%
ROE(3y)50.1%
ROE(5y)50.83%
ROIC(3y)19.62%
ROIC(5y)17.26%
1.3 Margins
RDEB has a better Profit Margin (20.50%) than 96.77% of its industry peers.
RDEB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 29.87%, RDEB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RDEB has grown nicely.
RDEB has a Gross Margin (65.02%) which is in line with its industry peers.
RDEB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.5% | ||
| GM | 65.02% |
OM growth 3Y5.02%
OM growth 5Y2.69%
PM growth 3Y0.32%
PM growth 5Y1.41%
GM growth 3Y0.2%
GM growth 5Y0%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
RDEB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
RDEB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, RDEB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, RDEB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.04 indicates that RDEB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.04, RDEB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RDEB is 3.08, which is a good value as it means it would take RDEB, 3.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
RDEB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.08. This is in the better half of the industry: RDEB outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69 is on the high side and indicates that RDEB has dependencies on debt financing.
RDEB's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.69 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RDEB is outperformed by 67.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.04 |
ROIC/WACC2.45
WACC8.71%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.52 indicates that RDEB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.52, RDEB is doing worse than 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
RDEB has a Quick Ratio of 0.52. This is a bad value and indicates that RDEB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RDEB's Quick ratio of 0.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RDEB is outperformed by 83.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.08% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, RDEB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.94% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.98% in the past year.
RDEB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.68% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.08%
EPS 3Y10.76%
EPS 5Y5.94%
EPS Q2Q%6.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.98%
Revenue growth 3Y9.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%2.81%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.11% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, RDEB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.99% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.3%
EPS Next 2Y10.68%
EPS Next 3Y10.18%
EPS Next 5Y8.11%
Revenue Next Year4.92%
Revenue Next 2Y6.06%
Revenue Next 3Y5.99%
Revenue Next 5Y5.99%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
RDEB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 38.68.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RDEB is valued a bit more expensive than 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.25, RDEB is valued a bit more expensive.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 29.21, which means the current valuation is very expensive for RDEB.
RDEB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. RDEB is more expensive than 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
RDEB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 22.15.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RDEB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: RDEB is more expensive than 70.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RDEB is valued a bit more expensive than 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates RDEB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
RDEB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.76
PEG (5Y)6.52
EPS Next 2Y10.68%
EPS Next 3Y10.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.54%, RDEB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
RDEB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.98.
RDEB's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.54% |
5.2 History
The dividend of RDEB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.76%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.76%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
RDEB pays out 57.96% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of RDEB is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP57.96%
EPS Next 2Y10.68%
EPS Next 3Y10.18%
FRA:RDEB (5/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
47.58
+0.1 (+0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.19%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap87.43B
Analysts80.83
Price Target53.41 (12.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.54% |
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.76%
DP57.96%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-3.43%
PT rev (3m)2.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.21 | ||
| P/S | 7.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.08 | ||
| P/B | 21.04 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.34 |
EPS(TTM)1.23
EY2.59%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY3.42%
FCF(TTM)1.38
FCFY2.9%
OCF(TTM)1.69
OCFY3.56%
SpS6.13
BVpS2.26
TBVpS-5.13
PEG (NY)3.76
PEG (5Y)6.52
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.78% | ||
| ROE | 55.56% | ||
| ROCE | 29.93% | ||
| ROIC | 21.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 29.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.5% | ||
| GM | 65.02% | ||
| FCFM | 22.51% |
ROA(3y)11.68%
ROA(5y)10.86%
ROE(3y)50.1%
ROE(5y)50.83%
ROIC(3y)19.62%
ROIC(5y)17.26%
ROICexc(3y)19.99%
ROICexc(5y)17.54%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)26.52%
ROCE(5y)23.2%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y14.95%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.9%
OM growth 3Y5.02%
OM growth 5Y2.69%
PM growth 3Y0.32%
PM growth 5Y1.41%
GM growth 3Y0.2%
GM growth 5Y0%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 61.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.97 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.42% | ||
| Profit Quality | 109.82% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.04 |
F-Score9
WACC8.71%
ROIC/WACC2.45
Cap/Depr(3y)59.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)53.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.04%
Profit Quality(3y)113.75%
Profit Quality(5y)111.24%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.08%
EPS 3Y10.76%
EPS 5Y5.94%
EPS Q2Q%6.12%
EPS Next Y10.3%
EPS Next 2Y10.68%
EPS Next 3Y10.18%
EPS Next 5Y8.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.98%
Revenue growth 3Y9.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%2.81%
Revenue Next Year4.92%
Revenue Next 2Y6.06%
Revenue Next 3Y5.99%
Revenue Next 5Y5.99%
EBIT growth 1Y6.9%
EBIT growth 3Y14.69%
EBIT growth 5Y6.47%
EBIT Next Year26.45%
EBIT Next 3Y13.05%
EBIT Next 5Y11.07%
FCF growth 1Y7.27%
FCF growth 3Y8.15%
FCF growth 5Y4.44%
OCF growth 1Y6.15%
OCF growth 3Y8.96%
OCF growth 5Y4.54%