RELX PLC (RDEB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:RDEB - GB00B2B0DG97 - Common Stock
38.46 EUR
-0.2 (-0.52%)
RDEB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 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. RDEB is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
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.
RDEB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
RDEB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
RDEB's Return On Assets of 13.44% is amongst the best of the industry. RDEB outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
RDEB's Return On Equity of 88.30% is amongst the best of the industry. RDEB outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of RDEB (25.89%) is better than 96.55% of its industry peers.
RDEB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.62%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.66%.
The 3 year average ROIC (19.62%) for RDEB is below the current ROIC(25.89%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.44% | ||
| ROE | 88.3% | ||
| ROIC | 25.89% |
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
The Profit Margin of RDEB (20.19%) is better than 96.55% of its industry peers.
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 30.17%, RDEB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RDEB has grown nicely.
RDEB has a Gross Margin (65.48%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RDEB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.19% | ||
| GM | 65.48% |
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
RDEB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, RDEB has less shares outstanding
RDEB has less shares outstanding than it did 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 4.30. This indicates that RDEB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.30, RDEB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
RDEB has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.34. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RDEB would need 3.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.34, RDEB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.57 is on the high side and indicates that RDEB has dependencies on debt financing.
RDEB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.57. This is in the lower half of the industry: RDEB underperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.3 |
ROIC/WACC2.95
WACC8.79%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.47 indicates that RDEB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RDEB has a Current ratio of 0.47. This is amonst the worse of the industry: RDEB underperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.42 indicates that RDEB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.42, RDEB is not doing good in the industry: 89.66% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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 3.27% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, RDEB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.94% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.48% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, RDEB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.68% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.27%
EPS 3Y10.76%
EPS 5Y5.94%
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 8.65% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, RDEB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.25% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.82%
EPS Next 2Y8.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
EPS Next 5Y8.65%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y4.95%
Revenue Next 5Y6.25%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 32.87, the valuation of RDEB can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RDEB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.07% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.10, RDEB is valued a bit more expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.28, the valuation of RDEB can be described as rather expensive.
65.52% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than RDEB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
RDEB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.52.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
65.52% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than RDEB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
RDEB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. RDEB is more expensive than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.89 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of RDEB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.82
PEG (5Y)5.54
EPS Next 2Y8.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RDEB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.86%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.13, RDEB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, RDEB is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
5.2 History
The dividend of RDEB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.76%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.76%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
RDEB pays out 60.42% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y8.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
FRA:RDEB (10/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
38.46
-0.2 (-0.52%)
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 Cap69.99B
Revenue(TTM)9.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.93B
Analysts81.74
Price Target51.92 (35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
Yearly Dividend0.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.76%
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)-1.02%
PT rev (3m)-0.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.28 | ||
| P/S | 6.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.3 | ||
| P/B | 28.26 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.89 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY3.04%
EPS(NY)1.65
Fwd EY4.3%
FCF(TTM)1.41
FCFY3.66%
OCF(TTM)1.73
OCFY4.49%
SpS5.95
BVpS1.36
TBVpS-5.4
PEG (NY)4.82
PEG (5Y)5.54
Graham Number5.99
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.44% | ||
| ROE | 88.3% | ||
| ROCE | 33.63% | ||
| ROIC | 25.89% | ||
| ROICexc | 26.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 30.17% | ||
| 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)19.62%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 65.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 117.25% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.3 |
F-Score7
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACC2.95
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)3.27%
EPS 3Y10.76%
EPS 5Y5.94%
EPS Q2Q%6.72%
EPS Next Y6.82%
EPS Next 2Y8.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
EPS Next 5Y8.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y9.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%2.15%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y4.95%
Revenue Next 5Y6.25%
EBIT growth 1Y4.2%
EBIT growth 3Y14.69%
EBIT growth 5Y6.47%
EBIT Next Year23.62%
EBIT Next 3Y12.21%
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 1 / 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%.