RELX PLC - SPON ADR (RELX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:RELX - US7595301083 - ADR
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RELX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 88 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. RELX has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. RELX is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
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.
- RELX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- RELX has a better Return On Assets (13.44%) than 89.77% of its industry peers.
- RELX has a better Return On Equity (88.30%) than 97.73% of its industry peers.
- RELX has a better Return On Invested Capital (26.28%) than 95.45% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RELX is significantly above the industry average of 11.85%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (26.28%) for RELX is above the 3 year average (19.85%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.44% | ||
| ROE | 88.3% | ||
| ROIC | 26.28% |
ROA(3y)11.68%
ROA(5y)10.86%
ROE(3y)50.1%
ROE(5y)50.83%
ROIC(3y)19.85%
ROIC(5y)17.4%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 20.19%, RELX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- RELX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 30.63%, RELX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.73% 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 (65.48%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
- RELX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.19% | ||
| GM | 65.48% |
OM growth 3Y5.55%
OM growth 5Y3%
PM growth 3Y0.32%
PM growth 5Y1.41%
GM growth 3Y0.2%
GM growth 5Y0%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RELX is creating value.
- RELX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for RELX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for RELX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.96 indicates that RELX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- RELX has a Altman-Z score of 3.96. This is in the better half of the industry: RELX outperforms 73.86% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RELX is 3.34, which is a good value as it means it would take RELX, 3.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.34, RELX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.57 is on the high side and indicates that RELX has dependencies on debt financing.
- RELX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.57) than 80.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.96 |
ROIC/WACC2.98
WACC8.81%
2.3 Liquidity
- RELX has a Current Ratio of 0.47. This is a bad value and indicates that RELX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- RELX has a worse Current ratio (0.47) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
- RELX has a Quick Ratio of 0.47. 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 (0.42) is worse than 88.64% of its industry peers.
| 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 4.00% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, RELX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.93% on average per year.
- RELX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.48%.
- Measured over the past years, RELX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.68% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4%
EPS 3Y10.74%
EPS 5Y5.93%
EPS Q2Q%6.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y9.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%2.15%
3.2 Future
- RELX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.69% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, RELX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.91%
EPS Next 2Y8.6%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.69%
Revenue Next Year1.95%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y4.96%
Revenue Next 5Y5.48%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 28.20 indicates a quite expensive valuation of RELX.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RELX is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.94, RELX is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.16, the valuation of RELX can be described as rather expensive.
- RELX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.94, RELX is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- RELX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- 65.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RELX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates RELX does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- RELX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.08
PEG (5Y)4.76
EPS Next 2Y8.6%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.06%, RELX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- RELX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.41. RELX pays more dividend than 82.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- RELX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of RELX grows each year by 6.11%, which is quite nice.
- RELX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
5.3 Sustainability
- 60.42% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RELX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- RELX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP60.42%
EPS Next 2Y8.6%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23
Earnings (Next)02-12 2026-02-12/amc
Inst Owners60.06%
Inst Owner Change-0.31%
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap73.34B
Revenue(TTM)9.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.93B
Analysts82.61
Price Target55.51 (37.67%)
Short Float %0.14%
Short Ratio1.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
Yearly Dividend0.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.11%
DP60.42%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)-0.05%
PT rev (3m)-8.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.16 | ||
| P/S | 5.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.74 | ||
| P/B | 25.02 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.65 |
EPS(TTM)1.43
EY3.55%
EPS(NY)2
Fwd EY4.96%
FCF(TTM)1.67
FCFY4.14%
OCF(TTM)2.04
OCFY5.07%
SpS7.05
BVpS1.61
TBVpS-6.39
PEG (NY)4.08
PEG (5Y)4.76
Graham Number7.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.44% | ||
| ROE | 88.3% | ||
| ROCE | 34.15% | ||
| ROIC | 26.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 26.95% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 30.63% | ||
| 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)19.85%
ROIC(5y)17.4%
ROICexc(3y)20.23%
ROICexc(5y)17.68%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)26.83%
ROCE(5y)23.39%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y15.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.21%
OM growth 3Y5.55%
OM growth 5Y3%
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 | 1.87 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 683.78% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.62 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 117.25% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.96 |
F-Score7
WACC8.81%
ROIC/WACC2.98
Cap/Depr(3y)357.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)232.58%
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)4%
EPS 3Y10.74%
EPS 5Y5.93%
EPS Q2Q%6.72%
EPS Next Y6.91%
EPS Next 2Y8.6%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y9.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%2.15%
Revenue Next Year1.95%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y4.96%
Revenue Next 5Y5.48%
EBIT growth 1Y4.1%
EBIT growth 3Y15.27%
EBIT growth 5Y6.79%
EBIT Next Year23.68%
EBIT Next 3Y12.25%
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%
RELX PLC - SPON ADR / RELX 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 28.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 25.02.
Is the dividend of RELX PLC - SPON ADR sustainable?
The dividend rating of RELX PLC - SPON ADR (RELX) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 60.42%.