RELX PLC (REN.AS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

AMS:REN • GB00B2B0DG97

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27.82 EUR
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This REN.AS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. REN.AS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • REN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year REN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years REN has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years REN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
REN.AS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFREN.AS 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

  • REN has a better Return On Assets (13.99%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of REN (87.28%) is better than 93.55% of its industry peers.
  • REN's Return On Invested Capital of 23.45% is amongst the best of the industry. REN outperforms 96.77% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for REN is significantly above the industry average of 11.38%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (21.71%) for REN is below the current ROIC(23.45%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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%
REN.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICREN.AS 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%, REN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • REN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 31.11%, REN 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 REN has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of REN (66.29%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of REN has remained more or less at the same level.
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%
REN.AS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsREN.AS 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. REN.AS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • REN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for REN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for REN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for REN is higher compared to a year ago.
REN.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingREN.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
REN.AS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsREN.AS 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.24 indicates that REN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.24, REN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of REN is 3.14, which is a good value as it means it would take REN, 3.14 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • REN's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.14 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. REN outperforms 74.19% of its industry peers.
  • REN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.78. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • REN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.78) than 77.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.78
Debt/FCF 3.14
Altman-Z 3.24
ROIC/WACC2.74
WACC8.56%
REN.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFREN.AS 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

  • REN has a Current Ratio of 0.49. This is a bad value and indicates that REN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • REN has a worse Current ratio (0.49) than 83.87% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.44 indicates that REN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • REN has a worse Quick ratio (0.44) than 83.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.49
Quick Ratio 0.44
REN.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesREN.AS 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. REN.AS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.74% over the past year.
  • REN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.89% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.65% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.17% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.74%
EPS 3Y9.77%
EPS 5Y11.89%
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

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
REN.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesREN.AS 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
REN.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesREN.AS 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. REN.AS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.40 indicates a rather expensive valuation of REN.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of REN is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.88, REN is valued at the same level.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.51 indicates a correct valuation of REN.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as REN.
  • REN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.4
Fwd PE 16.51
REN.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsREN.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of REN is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of REN is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.71
EV/EBITDA 13.27
REN.AS Per share dataREN.AS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 -4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates REN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • REN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.16
PEG (5Y)1.8
EPS Next 2Y10.13%
EPS Next 3Y10.95%

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5. REN.AS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • REN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.69%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.70, REN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • REN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.69%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of REN grows each year by 6.11%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.11%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
REN.AS Yearly Dividends per shareREN.AS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • REN pays out 57.19% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of REN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP57.19%
EPS Next 2Y10.13%
EPS Next 3Y10.95%
REN.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendREN.AS 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
REN.AS Dividend Payout.REN.AS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.REN.AS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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REN.AS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

RELX PLC

AMS:REN (3/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

27.82

-0.04 (-0.14%)

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 ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap49.98B
Revenue(TTM)9.59B
Net Income(TTM)2.06B
Analysts83.2
Price Target40.1 (44.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.69%
Yearly Dividend0.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.11%
DP57.19%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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)-13.18%
PT rev (3m)-15.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.05%
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 21.4
Fwd PE 16.51
P/S 4.51
P/FCF 18.71
P/OCF 15.25
P/B 18.28
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.27
EPS(TTM)1.3
EY4.67%
EPS(NY)1.69
Fwd EY6.06%
FCF(TTM)1.49
FCFY5.34%
OCF(TTM)1.82
OCFY6.56%
SpS6.17
BVpS1.52
TBVpS-5.56
PEG (NY)2.16
PEG (5Y)1.8
Graham Number6.67
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 3.24
F-Score7
WACC8.56%
ROIC/WACC2.74
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 5Y11.89%
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 / REN.AS Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for RELX PLC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to REN.AS.


What is the valuation status of RELX PLC (REN.AS) stock?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for RELX PLC?

RELX PLC (REN.AS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the valuation of RELX PLC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RELX PLC (REN.AS) is 21.4 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 18.28.


What is the expected EPS growth for RELX PLC (REN.AS) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RELX PLC (REN.AS) is expected to grow by 9.89% in the next year.