RELX PLC (RDEB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:RDEB - Deutsche Boerse Ag - GB00B2B0DG97 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall RDEB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated RDEB against 28 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. RDEB scores excellent on profitability, but 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.
In the past year RDEB had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years RDEB has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years RDEB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of RDEB (12.78%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 55.56%, RDEB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
RDEB has a Return On Invested Capital of 21.31%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RDEB outperforms 96.43% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RDEB is significantly above the industry average of 11.16%.
The 3 year average ROIC (19.62%) for RDEB is below the current ROIC(21.31%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.78% | ||
| ROE | 55.56% | ||
| ROIC | 21.31% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 20.50%, RDEB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RDEB has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 29.87%, RDEB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RDEB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
RDEB has a better Gross Margin (65.02%) than 60.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RDEB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.5% | ||
| GM | 65.02% |
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.
RDEB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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
An Altman-Z score of 4.95 indicates that RDEB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of RDEB (4.95) is better than 96.43% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RDEB is 3.08, which is a good value as it means it would take RDEB, 3.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RDEB (3.08) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69 is on the high side and indicates that RDEB has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of RDEB (1.69) is worse than 67.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.95 |
ROIC/WACC2.43
WACC8.77%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.52 indicates that RDEB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RDEB has a worse Current ratio (0.52) than 82.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.47 indicates that RDEB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RDEB has a worse Quick ratio (0.47) than 82.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.08% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.94% on average over the past years.
RDEB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.98%.
RDEB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.68% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.08%
EPS 3Y10.76%
EPS 5Y5.94%
EPS Q2Q%6.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.98%
Revenue growth 3Y9.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%2.81%
3.2 Future
RDEB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.11% yearly.
RDEB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.3%
EPS Next 2Y10.68%
EPS Next 3Y10.18%
EPS Next 5Y8.11%
Revenue Next Year5.42%
Revenue Next 2Y6.41%
Revenue Next 3Y6.4%
Revenue Next 5Y5.99%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 38.51, RDEB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
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 (28.87), we can say RDEB is valued slightly more expensively.
RDEB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.08.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RDEB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.29% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.38. RDEB is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RDEB is valued a bit more expensive than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
RDEB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. RDEB is more expensive than 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates RDEB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
RDEB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.74
PEG (5Y)6.49
EPS Next 2Y10.68%
EPS Next 3Y10.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RDEB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.59%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.16, RDEB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.46, RDEB is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
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
RDEB pays out 57.96% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
RDEB's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP57.96%
EPS Next 2Y10.68%
EPS Next 3Y10.18%
FRA:RDEB (4/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
46.6
-0.2 (-0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.19%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap85.85B
Analysts80.83
Price Target53.41 (14.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.76%
DP57.96%
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)-3.88%
PT rev (3m)7.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.83%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.08 | ||
| P/S | 7.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.03 | ||
| P/B | 21 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.87 |
EPS(TTM)1.21
EY2.6%
EPS(NY)1.6
Fwd EY3.44%
FCF(TTM)1.35
FCFY2.91%
OCF(TTM)1.66
OCFY3.57%
SpS6.01
BVpS2.22
TBVpS-5.04
PEG (NY)3.74
PEG (5Y)6.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.78% | ||
| ROE | 55.56% | ||
| ROCE | 29.93% | ||
| ROIC | 21.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 29.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.5% | ||
| GM | 65.02% | ||
| FCFM | 22.51% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score9
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 61.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.97 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.42% | ||
| Profit Quality | 109.82% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.95 |
F-Score9
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC2.43
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)10.08%
EPS 3Y10.76%
EPS 5Y5.94%
EPS Q2Q%6.12%
EPS Next Y10.3%
EPS Next 2Y10.68%
EPS Next 3Y10.18%
EPS Next 5Y8.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.98%
Revenue growth 3Y9.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%2.81%
Revenue Next Year5.42%
Revenue Next 2Y6.41%
Revenue Next 3Y6.4%
Revenue Next 5Y5.99%
EBIT growth 1Y6.9%
EBIT growth 3Y14.69%
EBIT growth 5Y6.47%
EBIT Next Year27.81%
EBIT Next 3Y13.86%
EBIT Next 5Y11.07%
FCF growth 1Y7.27%
FCF growth 3Y8.15%
FCF growth 5Y4.44%
OCF growth 1Y6.15%
OCF growth 3Y8.96%
OCF growth 5Y4.54%