RELX PLC - SPON ADR (RELX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:RELX • US7595301083

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This RELX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. RELX Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year RELX was profitable.
  • RELX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • RELX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years RELX had a positive operating cash flow.
RELX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRELX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • RELX's Return On Assets of 13.99% is amongst the best of the industry. RELX outperforms 90.80% of its industry peers.
  • RELX has a Return On Equity of 87.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RELX outperforms 97.70% of its industry peers.
  • RELX has a better Return On Invested Capital (23.45%) than 91.95% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RELX is significantly above the industry average of 12.57%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (23.45%) for RELX is above the 3 year average (21.71%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.99%
ROE 87.28%
ROIC 23.45%
ROA(3y)12.9%
ROA(5y)11.93%
ROE(3y)64.77%
ROE(5y)56.62%
ROIC(3y)21.72%
ROIC(5y)19.05%
RELX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRELX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 21.53%, RELX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.80% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RELX has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 31.11%, RELX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RELX has grown nicely.
  • RELX has a better Gross Margin (66.29%) than 83.91% of its industry peers.
  • RELX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.11%
PM (TTM) 21.53%
GM 66.29%
OM growth 3Y4.9%
OM growth 5Y4.7%
PM growth 3Y4.07%
PM growth 5Y4.58%
GM growth 3Y0.97%
GM growth 5Y0.39%
RELX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRELX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. RELX Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • RELX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, RELX has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for RELX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • RELX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
RELX Yearly Shares OutstandingRELX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
RELX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRELX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • RELX has an Altman-Z score of 3.37. This indicates that RELX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • RELX has a Altman-Z score of 3.37. This is in the better half of the industry: RELX outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • RELX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.14. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RELX would need 3.14 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.14, RELX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RELX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.78. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.78, RELX is not doing good in the industry: 83.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.78
Debt/FCF 3.14
Altman-Z 3.37
ROIC/WACC2.7
WACC8.69%
RELX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRELX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • RELX has a Current Ratio of 0.49. This is a bad value and indicates that RELX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of RELX (0.49) is worse than 90.80% of its industry peers.
  • RELX has a Quick Ratio of 0.49. This is a bad value and indicates that RELX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of RELX (0.44) is worse than 90.80% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.49
Quick Ratio 0.44
RELX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRELX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. RELX Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.74% over the past year.
  • RELX shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.72% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.65% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, RELX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.74%
EPS 3Y9.77%
EPS 5Y11.72%
EPS Q2Q%17.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.65%
Revenue growth 3Y3.89%
Revenue growth 5Y6.17%
Sales Q2Q%1.17%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.11% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.89%
EPS Next 2Y10.13%
EPS Next 3Y10.95%
EPS Next 5Y13.11%
Revenue Next Year5.27%
Revenue Next 2Y5.75%
Revenue Next 3Y6.24%
Revenue Next 5Y7.05%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
RELX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRELX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5B 10B 15B
RELX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRELX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. RELX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • RELX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.40.
  • RELX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RELX to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.73), we can say RELX is valued inline with the index average.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.21, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of RELX.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RELX is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.72. RELX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.4
Fwd PE 17.21
RELX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRELX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • RELX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • RELX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.9
EV/EBITDA 14
RELX Per share dataRELX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 -4 6 -6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • RELX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.26
PEG (5Y)1.91
EPS Next 2Y10.13%
EPS Next 3Y10.95%

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5. RELX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • RELX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.61%.
  • RELX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.71. RELX pays more dividend than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RELX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.61%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of RELX grows each year by 6.11%, which is quite nice.
  • RELX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of RELX decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.11%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
RELX Yearly Dividends per shareRELX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • 57.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RELX. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • RELX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP57.19%
EPS Next 2Y10.13%
EPS Next 3Y10.95%
RELX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRELX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
RELX Dividend Payout.RELX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RELX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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RELX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

RELX PLC - SPON ADR

NYSE:RELX (3/19/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

After market: 33.82 0 (0%)

33.82

-0.04 (-0.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)04-23
Inst Owners57.61%
Inst Owner Change7.29%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap61.21B
Revenue(TTM)9.59B
Net Income(TTM)2.06B
Analysts83.2
Price Target47.15 (39.41%)
Short Float %0.17%
Short Ratio0.72
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.61%
Yearly Dividend0.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.11%
DP57.19%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date05-08
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)-13.12%
PT rev (3m)-15.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.4
Fwd PE 17.21
P/S 4.8
P/FCF 19.9
P/OCF 16.22
P/B 19.44
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14
EPS(TTM)1.51
EY4.46%
EPS(NY)1.96
Fwd EY5.81%
FCF(TTM)1.7
FCFY5.03%
OCF(TTM)2.09
OCFY6.17%
SpS7.05
BVpS1.74
TBVpS-6.35
PEG (NY)2.26
PEG (5Y)1.91
Graham Number7.69
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.99%
ROE 87.28%
ROCE 34.07%
ROIC 23.45%
ROICexc 23.77%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 31.11%
PM (TTM) 21.53%
GM 66.29%
FCFM 24.1%
ROA(3y)12.9%
ROA(5y)11.93%
ROE(3y)64.77%
ROE(5y)56.62%
ROIC(3y)21.72%
ROIC(5y)19.05%
ROICexc(3y)22.02%
ROICexc(5y)19.36%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)30.65%
ROCE(5y)26.42%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y12.3%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.25%
OM growth 3Y4.9%
OM growth 5Y4.7%
PM growth 3Y4.07%
PM growth 5Y4.58%
GM growth 3Y0.97%
GM growth 5Y0.39%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.78
Debt/FCF 3.14
Debt/EBITDA 1.76
Cap/Depr 69.81%
Cap/Sales 5.47%
Interest Coverage 10.89
Cash Conversion 75.93%
Profit Quality 111.91%
Current Ratio 0.49
Quick Ratio 0.44
Altman-Z 3.37
F-Score7
WACC8.69%
ROIC/WACC2.7
Cap/Depr(3y)63.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.11%
Profit Quality(3y)110.97%
Profit Quality(5y)113.46%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.74%
EPS 3Y9.77%
EPS 5Y11.72%
EPS Q2Q%17.08%
EPS Next Y9.89%
EPS Next 2Y10.13%
EPS Next 3Y10.95%
EPS Next 5Y13.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.65%
Revenue growth 3Y3.89%
Revenue growth 5Y6.17%
Sales Q2Q%1.17%
Revenue Next Year5.27%
Revenue Next 2Y5.75%
Revenue Next 3Y6.24%
Revenue Next 5Y7.05%
EBIT growth 1Y5.86%
EBIT growth 3Y8.98%
EBIT growth 5Y11.15%
EBIT Next Year22.6%
EBIT Next 3Y12.02%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y8.8%
FCF growth 3Y5.56%
FCF growth 5Y13.37%
OCF growth 1Y8.74%
OCF growth 3Y5.71%
OCF growth 5Y12.19%

RELX PLC - SPON ADR / RELX Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of RELX PLC - SPON ADR (RELX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to RELX.


What is the valuation status of RELX PLC - SPON ADR (RELX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to RELX PLC - SPON ADR (RELX). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is RELX PLC - SPON ADR (RELX) stock?

RELX PLC - SPON ADR (RELX) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of RELX PLC - SPON ADR (RELX) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RELX PLC - SPON ADR (RELX) is 22.4 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 19.44.


Is the dividend of RELX PLC - SPON ADR sustainable?

The dividend rating of RELX PLC - SPON ADR (RELX) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 57.19%.