RLX TECHNOLOGY INC-ADR (RLX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:RLX • US74969N1037
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This RLX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. RLX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- RLX had positive earnings in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years RLX has been profitable.
- RLX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- RLX has a better Return On Assets (5.14%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.90%, RLX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.78%, RLX is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.14% | ||
| ROE | 5.9% | ||
| ROIC | 1.78% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- RLX's Profit Margin of 23.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RLX outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RLX has declined.
- RLX has a Operating Margin (8.30%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- RLX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 29.90%, RLX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RLX has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.29% | ||
| GM | 29.9% |
OM growth 3Y-25.34%
OM growth 5Y88.99%
PM growth 3Y-4.84%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.56%
GM growth 5Y-5.65%
2. RLX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- RLX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- RLX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that RLX is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.01, RLX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.24
WACC7.58%
2.3 Liquidity
- RLX has a Current Ratio of 5.70. This indicates that RLX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.70, RLX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- RLX has a Quick Ratio of 5.55. This indicates that RLX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 5.55, RLX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.55 |
3. RLX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.44% over the past year.
- RLX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -11.59% yearly.
- RLX shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 44.03%.
- Measured over the past years, RLX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.72% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.44%
EPS 3Y-11.59%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%31.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)44.03%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.45%
Revenue growth 5Y0.72%
Sales Q2Q%40.3%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, RLX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.49% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, RLX will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 24.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y25.2%
EPS Next 2Y18.51%
EPS Next 3Y13.49%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year43.63%
Revenue Next 2Y28.56%
Revenue Next 3Y24.59%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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. RLX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.67, RLX is valued on the expensive side.
- RLX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RLX is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RLX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.42), we can say RLX is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.39, the valuation of RLX can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RLX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RLX to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.24), we can say RLX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- RLX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- RLX's earnings are expected to grow with 13.49% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y18.51%
EPS Next 3Y13.49%
5. RLX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.91%, RLX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- RLX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.45.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, RLX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.91% |
5.2 History
- RLX has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y18.51%
EPS Next 3Y13.49%
RLX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
2.24
+0.04 (+1.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryTobacco
Earnings (Last)03-13 2026-03-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-14 2026-05-14
Inst Owners21.44%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners45.34%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.73B
Revenue(TTM)3.96B
Net Income(TTM)921.87M
Analysts77.14
Price Target3.17 (41.52%)
Short Float %9.78%
Short Ratio1.57
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.91% |
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date01-26 2026-01-26 (0.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.06%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.49%
Max EPS beat(2)7.62%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-21.02%
Max EPS beat(4)11.24%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.25%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.59%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)10.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)4.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)20.2%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.06%
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)0.79%
PT rev (3m)0.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)10.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)13.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.39 | ||
| P/S | 4.71 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.19 | ||
| P/tB | 1.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY5.36%
EPS(NY)0.15
Fwd EY6.5%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS0.48
BVpS1.88
TBVpS1.78
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number2.25135 (0.51%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.14% | ||
| ROE | 5.9% | ||
| ROCE | 2.06% | ||
| ROIC | 1.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.73% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.43% | ||
| OM | 8.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.29% | ||
| GM | 29.9% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-25.34%
OM growth 5Y88.99%
PM growth 3Y-4.84%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.56%
GM growth 5Y-5.65%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.58%
ROIC/WACC0.24
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.44%
EPS 3Y-11.59%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%31.58%
EPS Next Y25.2%
EPS Next 2Y18.51%
EPS Next 3Y13.49%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)44.03%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.45%
Revenue growth 5Y0.72%
Sales Q2Q%40.3%
Revenue Next Year43.63%
Revenue Next 2Y28.56%
Revenue Next 3Y24.59%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y406.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.4%
EBIT growth 5Y90.35%
EBIT Next Year83.96%
EBIT Next 3Y42.47%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1YN/A
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1YN/A
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
RLX TECHNOLOGY INC-ADR / RLX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for RLX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to RLX.
Can you provide the valuation status for RLX TECHNOLOGY INC-ADR?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to RLX TECHNOLOGY INC-ADR (RLX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is RLX TECHNOLOGY INC-ADR (RLX) stock?
RLX TECHNOLOGY INC-ADR (RLX) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for RLX TECHNOLOGY INC-ADR?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RLX TECHNOLOGY INC-ADR (RLX) is expected to grow by 25.2% in the next year.