RELX PLC (RDEB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:RDEB - GB00B2B0DG97 - Common Stock
35.04 EUR
+0.3 (+0.86%)
RDEB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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. 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.
RDEB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
RDEB has a better Return On Assets (13.44%) than 96.88% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 88.30%, RDEB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 26.28%, RDEB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.88% 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 10.58%.
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
RDEB has a better Profit Margin (20.19%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
RDEB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of RDEB (30.63%) is better than 93.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RDEB has grown nicely.
RDEB has a Gross Margin (65.48%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RDEB is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for RDEB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
RDEB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
RDEB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.02 indicates that RDEB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
RDEB has a better Altman-Z score (4.02) than 96.88% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RDEB (3.34) is better than 75.00% 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 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.02 |
ROIC/WACC3.01
WACC8.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.47 indicates that RDEB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RDEB has a worse Current ratio (0.47) than 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
RDEB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.00%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.93% on average over the past years.
RDEB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.48%.
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
RDEB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.23% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, RDEB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.01% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.91%
EPS Next 2Y8.6%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
EPS Next 5Y9.23%
Revenue Next Year1.95%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y4.96%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 29.45, 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 26.84, RDEB is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.96, RDEB is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RDEB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: RDEB is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RDEB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RDEB is valued a bit more expensive than 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RDEB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: RDEB is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.02 |
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)4.26
PEG (5Y)4.97
EPS Next 2Y8.6%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.13%, RDEB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.47, RDEB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
RDEB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.13% |
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
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 2Y8.6%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
FRA:RDEB (12/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
35.04
+0.3 (+0.86%)
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 Cap63.74B
Revenue(TTM)9.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.93B
Analysts81.74
Price Target47.22 (34.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.13% |
Yearly Dividend0.63
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)-0.34%
PT rev (3m)-9.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.96 | ||
| P/S | 5.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.13 | ||
| P/B | 25.51 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.02 |
EPS(TTM)1.19
EY3.4%
EPS(NY)1.67
Fwd EY4.77%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY4.06%
OCF(TTM)1.74
OCFY4.97%
SpS6.01
BVpS1.37
TBVpS-5.45
PEG (NY)4.26
PEG (5Y)4.97
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 | 4.02 |
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 Y6.91%
EPS Next 2Y8.6%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
EPS Next 5Y9.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y9.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%2.15%
Revenue Next Year1.95%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y4.96%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
EBIT growth 1Y4.1%
EBIT growth 3Y15.27%
EBIT growth 5Y6.79%
EBIT Next Year23.68%
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%.