RELX PLC (RDEB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:RDEB - GB00B2B0DG97 - Common Stock
34.92 EUR
+0.06 (+0.17%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to RDEB. RDEB was compared to 33 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. RDEB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. RDEB is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
RDEB had positive earnings in the past year.
RDEB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 has a Return On Assets of 13.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RDEB outperforms 96.97% of its industry peers.
RDEB's Return On Equity of 88.30% is amongst the best of the industry. RDEB outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
RDEB has a Return On Invested Capital of 26.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RDEB outperforms 96.97% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RDEB is significantly above the industry average of 11.10%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (26.28%) for RDEB is above the 3 year average (19.85%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
The Profit Margin of RDEB (20.19%) is better than 96.97% of its industry peers.
RDEB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
RDEB has a Operating Margin of 30.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RDEB outperforms 96.97% of its industry peers.
RDEB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 65.48%, RDEB is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.52% of the companies in the same 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 | 30.63% | ||
| 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
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.
RDEB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, RDEB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
RDEB has an Altman-Z score of 4.01. This indicates that RDEB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
RDEB has a Altman-Z score of 4.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. RDEB outperforms 90.91% 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.
RDEB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.34) than 75.76% of its industry peers.
RDEB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
RDEB has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.57) than 75.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.01 |
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 84.85% 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 Quick ratio of 0.42. This is amonst the worse of the industry: RDEB underperforms 87.88% 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.68% on average over the past years.
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.
RDEB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.01% yearly.
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
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 29.34, RDEB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
RDEB's Price/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/Earnings ratio to 26.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.94, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of RDEB.
RDEB's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.01, RDEB is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
66.67% 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 is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.99 |
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)4.25
PEG (5Y)4.95
EPS Next 2Y8.55%
EPS Next 3Y8.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.10%, RDEB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
RDEB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.41.
RDEB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
5.2 History
The dividend of RDEB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.11%!
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.
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 (12/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
34.92
+0.06 (+0.17%)
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 Cap63.52B
Revenue(TTM)9.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.93B
Analysts81.74
Price Target47.68 (36.54%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
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)0.16%
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 | 29.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.94 | ||
| P/S | 5.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.1 | ||
| P/B | 25.47 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.99 |
EPS(TTM)1.19
EY3.41%
EPS(NY)1.67
Fwd EY4.77%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY4.06%
OCF(TTM)1.74
OCFY4.98%
SpS6
BVpS1.37
TBVpS-5.44
PEG (NY)4.25
PEG (5Y)4.95
Graham Number6.06
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 | 4.01 |
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 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%.