RELX PLC (RDEB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:RDEB - GB00B2B0DG97 - Common Stock
34.68 EUR
-0.38 (-1.08%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to RDEB. RDEB was compared to 34 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While RDEB belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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
In the past year RDEB was profitable.
In the past year RDEB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years RDEB has been profitable.
RDEB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.44%, RDEB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
RDEB has a better Return On Equity (88.30%) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 26.28%, RDEB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RDEB is significantly above the industry average of 12.12%.
The 3 year average ROIC (19.85%) for RDEB is below the current ROIC(26.28%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
RDEB has a Profit Margin of 20.19%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RDEB outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RDEB has remained more or less at the same level.
RDEB's Operating Margin of 30.63% is amongst the best of the industry. RDEB outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RDEB has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 65.48%, RDEB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RDEB'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
RDEB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
The debt/assets ratio for RDEB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
RDEB has an Altman-Z score of 4.00. This indicates that RDEB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
RDEB has a Altman-Z score of 4.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. RDEB outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RDEB is 3.34, which is a good value as it means it would take RDEB, 3.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.34, RDEB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
RDEB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.57, RDEB is not doing good in the industry: 79.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4 |
ROIC/WACC3.01
WACC8.74%
2.3 Liquidity
RDEB has a Current Ratio of 0.47. This is a bad value and indicates that RDEB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RDEB has a Current ratio of 0.47. This is amonst the worse of the industry: RDEB underperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.42 indicates that RDEB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RDEB has a worse Quick ratio (0.42) than 91.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
RDEB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.00%.
RDEB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.93% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.48% in the past year.
RDEB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.68% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.01% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.9%
EPS Next 2Y8.55%
EPS Next 3Y8.79%
EPS Next 5Y9.23%
Revenue Next Year2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.27%
Revenue Next 3Y4.97%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
RDEB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.14.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RDEB is on the same level as its industry peers.
RDEB is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.22, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.85, RDEB is valued on the expensive side.
RDEB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
RDEB is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.58, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
RDEB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. RDEB is more expensive than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RDEB is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of RDEB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.22
PEG (5Y)4.92
EPS Next 2Y8.55%
EPS Next 3Y8.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RDEB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.14%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
RDEB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.48.
RDEB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.14% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of RDEB grows each year by 6.11%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.11%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
60.42% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RDEB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of RDEB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP60.42%
EPS Next 2Y8.55%
EPS Next 3Y8.79%
FRA:RDEB (12/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
34.68
-0.38 (-1.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners59.82%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap63.08B
Revenue(TTM)9.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.93B
Analysts81.74
Price Target47.68 (37.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.14% |
Yearly Dividend0.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.11%
DP60.42%
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)-0.09%
PT rev (3m)-9.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.85 | ||
| P/S | 5.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.01 | ||
| P/B | 25.36 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.91 |
EPS(TTM)1.19
EY3.43%
EPS(NY)1.66
Fwd EY4.8%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY4.08%
OCF(TTM)1.73
OCFY5%
SpS5.98
BVpS1.37
TBVpS-5.42
PEG (NY)4.22
PEG (5Y)4.92
Graham Number6.05
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 | 4 |
F-Score7
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC3.01
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 Y6.9%
EPS Next 2Y8.55%
EPS Next 3Y8.79%
EPS Next 5Y9.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y9.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%2.15%
Revenue Next Year2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.27%
Revenue Next 3Y4.97%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
EBIT growth 1Y4.1%
EBIT growth 3Y15.27%
EBIT growth 5Y6.79%
EBIT Next Year23.71%
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 / RDEB.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of RELX PLC (RDEB.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to RDEB.DE.
What is the valuation status of RELX PLC (RDEB.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to RELX PLC (RDEB.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is RELX PLC (RDEB.DE) stock?
RELX PLC (RDEB.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the financial health of RELX PLC (RDEB.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of RELX PLC (RDEB.DE) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for RDEB stock?
The dividend rating of RELX PLC (RDEB.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 60.42%.