RELX PLC (RDEB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:RDEB - GB00B2B0DG97 - Common Stock
40.7 EUR
+0.9 (+2.26%)
Overall RDEB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated RDEB against 32 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.
In the past year RDEB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years RDEB has been profitable.
In the past 5 years RDEB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.44%, RDEB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.88% of the companies in the same industry.
RDEB's Return On Equity of 88.30% is amongst the best of the industry. RDEB outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of RDEB (25.89%) is better than 93.75% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RDEB is significantly above the industry average of 12.59%.
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 Profit Margin of 20.19%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RDEB outperforms 100.00% 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 100.00% 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.
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.
RDEB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, RDEB has less shares outstanding
RDEB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
RDEB has an Altman-Z score of 4.45. 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 4.45, RDEB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% 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 71.88% 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.
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 | 4.45 |
ROIC/WACC2.97
WACC8.73%
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's Current ratio of 0.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RDEB is outperformed by 87.50% of its industry peers.
RDEB has a Quick 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.42, RDEB is not doing good in the industry: 87.50% 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
RDEB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.27%.
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 2.48%.
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
RDEB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.56% yearly.
RDEB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.16% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.8%
EPS Next 2Y8.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.62%
EPS Next 5Y8.56%
Revenue Next Year2.14%
Revenue Next 2Y4.3%
Revenue Next 3Y4.98%
Revenue Next 5Y6.16%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 34.20, which means the current valuation is very expensive for RDEB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RDEB is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.41, RDEB is valued a bit more expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.34, the valuation of RDEB can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RDEB is valued a bit more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.88, RDEB is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.34 |
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.
62.50% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than RDEB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.7 |
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)5.03
PEG (5Y)5.76
EPS Next 2Y8.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RDEB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.89%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.37, RDEB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, RDEB is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.89% |
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
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 2Y8.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.62%
FRA:RDEB (9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
40.7
+0.9 (+2.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.82%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap74.38B
Analysts80.87
Price Target52.46 (28.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.89% |
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)-0.63%
PT rev (3m)-4.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.34 | ||
| P/S | 6.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.37 | ||
| P/B | 29.61 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.7 |
EPS(TTM)1.19
EY2.92%
EPS(NY)1.67
Fwd EY4.11%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY3.5%
OCF(TTM)1.74
OCFY4.28%
SpS6.01
BVpS1.37
TBVpS-5.45
PEG (NY)5.03
PEG (5Y)5.76
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%
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-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 | 4.45 |
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 Y6.8%
EPS Next 2Y8.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.62%
EPS Next 5Y8.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y9.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%2.15%
Revenue Next Year2.14%
Revenue Next 2Y4.3%
Revenue Next 3Y4.98%
Revenue Next 5Y6.16%
EBIT growth 1Y4.2%
EBIT growth 3Y14.69%
EBIT growth 5Y6.47%
EBIT Next Year26.45%
EBIT Next 3Y13.05%
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%