RELX PLC (RDEB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:RDEB - GB00B2B0DG97 - Common Stock
40.42 EUR
+1.22 (+3.11%)
Taking everything into account, RDEB scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RDEB was compared to 32 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While RDEB has a great profitability rating, 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
RDEB had positive earnings in the past year.
RDEB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years RDEB has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years RDEB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
RDEB has a Return On Assets of 13.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RDEB outperforms 96.88% of its industry peers.
RDEB has a Return On Equity of 88.30%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RDEB outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 25.89%, RDEB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.88% of the companies in the same industry.
RDEB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.62%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.46%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (25.89%) for RDEB is above the 3 year average (19.62%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.44% | ||
| ROE | 88.3% | ||
| ROIC | 25.89% |
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's Profit Margin of 20.19% is amongst the best of the industry. RDEB outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RDEB has remained more or less at the same level.
RDEB's Operating Margin of 30.17% is amongst the best of the industry. RDEB outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RDEB has grown nicely.
RDEB has a Gross Margin (65.48%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RDEB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.19% | ||
| GM | 65.48% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RDEB is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, RDEB has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for RDEB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, RDEB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
RDEB has an Altman-Z score of 4.42. This indicates that RDEB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
RDEB has a better Altman-Z score (4.42) than 90.63% of its industry peers.
RDEB has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.34. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RDEB would need 3.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.34, RDEB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
RDEB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of RDEB (2.57) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.42 |
ROIC/WACC2.94
WACC8.82%
2.3 Liquidity
RDEB has a Current Ratio of 0.47. This is a bad value and indicates that RDEB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of RDEB (0.47) is worse than 87.50% of its industry peers.
RDEB has a Quick Ratio of 0.47. This is a bad value and indicates that RDEB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.42, RDEB is doing worse than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.27% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.94% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, RDEB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.48% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, RDEB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.68% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.27%
EPS 3Y10.76%
EPS 5Y5.94%
EPS Q2Q%6.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y9.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%2.15%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.65% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.25% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.82%
EPS Next 2Y8.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
EPS Next 5Y8.65%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y4.95%
Revenue Next 5Y6.25%
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 33.97.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as RDEB.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RDEB to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.57), we can say RDEB is valued slightly more expensively.
RDEB is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.16.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as RDEB.
RDEB is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.09, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RDEB is valued a bit more expensive than 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RDEB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: RDEB is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of RDEB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.98
PEG (5Y)5.72
EPS Next 2Y8.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RDEB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.92%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
RDEB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.26.
RDEB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.92% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of RDEB grows each year by 6.76%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.76%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
60.42% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RDEB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
RDEB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP60.42%
EPS Next 2Y8.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
FRA:RDEB (10/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
40.42
+1.22 (+3.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners59.82%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap73.56B
Revenue(TTM)9.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.93B
Analysts81.74
Price Target51.92 (28.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.92% |
Yearly Dividend0.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.76%
DP60.42%
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)-1.02%
PT rev (3m)-0.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.16 | ||
| P/S | 6.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.13 | ||
| P/B | 29.32 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.52 |
EPS(TTM)1.19
EY2.94%
EPS(NY)1.67
Fwd EY4.14%
FCF(TTM)1.43
FCFY3.53%
OCF(TTM)1.75
OCFY4.32%
SpS6.03
BVpS1.38
TBVpS-5.47
PEG (NY)4.98
PEG (5Y)5.72
Graham Number6.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.44% | ||
| ROE | 88.3% | ||
| ROCE | 33.63% | ||
| ROIC | 25.89% | ||
| ROICexc | 26.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 30.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.19% | ||
| GM | 65.48% | ||
| FCFM | 23.67% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 65.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 117.25% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.42 |
F-Score7
WACC8.82%
ROIC/WACC2.94
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)3.27%
EPS 3Y10.76%
EPS 5Y5.94%
EPS Q2Q%6.72%
EPS Next Y6.82%
EPS Next 2Y8.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
EPS Next 5Y8.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y9.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%2.15%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y4.95%
Revenue Next 5Y6.25%
EBIT growth 1Y4.2%
EBIT growth 3Y14.69%
EBIT growth 5Y6.47%
EBIT Next Year23.62%
EBIT Next 3Y12.21%
EBIT Next 5Y11.07%
FCF growth 1Y13.08%
FCF growth 3Y8.15%
FCF growth 5Y4.44%
OCF growth 1Y12%
OCF growth 3Y8.96%
OCF growth 5Y4.54%