RELX PLC (RDEB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:RDEB - GB00B2B0DG97 - Common Stock
34.06 EUR
-0.68 (-1.96%)
Overall RDEB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated RDEB against 32 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. RDEB scores excellent on profitability, but 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
RDEB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year RDEB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years RDEB has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years RDEB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
RDEB's Return On Assets of 13.44% is amongst the best of the industry. RDEB outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
RDEB has a Return On Equity of 88.30%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RDEB outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 25.89%, RDEB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RDEB is significantly above the industry average of 12.00%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (25.89%) for RDEB is above the 3 year average (19.62%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
RDEB has a better Profit Margin (20.19%) than 96.88% of its industry peers.
RDEB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 30.17%, RDEB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.88% of the companies in the same industry.
RDEB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of RDEB (65.48%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 | 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.
RDEB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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
An Altman-Z score of 3.94 indicates that RDEB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
RDEB has a better Altman-Z score (3.94) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RDEB (3.34) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.57 is on the high side and indicates that RDEB has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of RDEB (2.57) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.94 |
ROIC/WACC2.97
WACC8.73%
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 84.38% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.42 indicates that RDEB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of RDEB (0.42) is worse than 87.50% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.94% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, RDEB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.48% in the last 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)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
Based on estimates for the next years, RDEB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.23% on average per year.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.86, the valuation of RDEB can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RDEB is on the same level as its industry peers.
RDEB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.44, the valuation of RDEB can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as RDEB.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.56, RDEB is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RDEB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
RDEB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
RDEB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.18
PEG (5Y)4.86
EPS Next 2Y8.55%
EPS Next 3Y8.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RDEB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.12%.
RDEB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.47.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, RDEB has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.12% |
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
60.42% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RDEB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
RDEB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP60.42%
EPS Next 2Y8.55%
EPS Next 3Y8.79%
FRA:RDEB (12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
34.06
-0.68 (-1.96%)
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 Cap61.95B
Revenue(TTM)9.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.93B
Analysts81.74
Price Target47.68 (39.99%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.12% |
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)-0.09%
PT rev (3m)-10.1%
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)-0.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.44 | ||
| P/S | 5.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.61 | ||
| P/B | 24.86 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.86 |
EPS(TTM)1.18
EY3.46%
EPS(NY)1.67
Fwd EY4.89%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY4.17%
OCF(TTM)1.74
OCFY5.1%
SpS5.99
BVpS1.37
TBVpS-5.43
PEG (NY)4.18
PEG (5Y)4.86
Graham Number6.03
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 | 3.94 |
F-Score7
WACC8.73%
ROIC/WACC2.97
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 Y6.9%
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 1Y4.2%
EBIT growth 3Y14.69%
EBIT growth 5Y6.47%
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%.