RELX PLC (RDEB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:RDEB - GB00B2B0DG97 - Common Stock
35.3 EUR
+1.04 (+3.04%)
Overall RDEB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated RDEB against 31 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While RDEB has a great profitability rating, 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
RDEB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year RDEB had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years RDEB has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years RDEB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
RDEB has a better Return On Assets (13.44%) than 96.77% of its industry peers.
RDEB has a better Return On Equity (88.30%) than 87.10% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 25.89%, RDEB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
RDEB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.62%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.37%.
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 20.19%, RDEB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
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 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
RDEB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 65.48%, RDEB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.39% of the companies in the same 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
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.
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 4.05. This indicates that RDEB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
RDEB has a Altman-Z score of 4.05. This is amongst the best in the industry. RDEB outperforms 96.77% 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 77.42% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.57, RDEB is doing worse than 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.05 |
ROIC/WACC2.96
WACC8.75%
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 87.10% 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.
RDEB has a Quick ratio of 0.42. This is amonst the worse of the industry: RDEB underperforms 87.10% 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 3.27%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.94% on average over the past years.
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
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 6.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.01%
EPS Next 2Y8.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%
EPS Next 5Y9.23%
Revenue Next Year2.07%
Revenue Next 2Y4.32%
Revenue Next 3Y5.01%
Revenue Next 5Y6.42%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.17, RDEB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RDEB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: RDEB is more expensive than 61.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RDEB is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.65, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.29 indicates a rather expensive valuation of RDEB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RDEB is valued a bit more expensive than 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
RDEB is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RDEB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.74% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
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 64.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.5 |
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)4.31
PEG (5Y)5.08
EPS Next 2Y8.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RDEB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.12%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
RDEB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.20.
RDEB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.12% |
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 2Y8.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%
FRA:RDEB (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
35.3
+1.04 (+3.04%)
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 Cap64.23B
Revenue(TTM)9.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.93B
Analysts81.74
Price Target47.38 (34.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.12% |
Yearly Dividend0.68
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)-8.75%
PT rev (3m)-10.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.29 | ||
| P/S | 5.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.46 | ||
| P/B | 25.94 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.5 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY3.31%
EPS(NY)1.66
Fwd EY4.7%
FCF(TTM)1.41
FCFY3.99%
OCF(TTM)1.73
OCFY4.89%
SpS5.95
BVpS1.36
TBVpS-5.4
PEG (NY)4.31
PEG (5Y)5.08
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 | 4.05 |
F-Score7
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC2.96
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 Y7.01%
EPS Next 2Y8.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%
EPS Next 5Y9.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y9.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%2.15%
Revenue Next Year2.07%
Revenue Next 2Y4.32%
Revenue Next 3Y5.01%
Revenue Next 5Y6.42%
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 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%.