RELX PLC (RDEB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:RDEB - Deutsche Boerse Ag - GB00B2B0DG97 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall RDEB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated RDEB against 30 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 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 12.86% is amongst the best of the industry. RDEB outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of RDEB (58.90%) is better than 92.59% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 23.43%, RDEB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RDEB is significantly above the industry average of 11.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (23.43%) for RDEB is above the 3 year average (17.33%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.86% | ||
| ROE | 58.9% | ||
| ROIC | 23.43% |
ROA(3y)10.96%
ROA(5y)10.49%
ROE(3y)46.75%
ROE(5y)53.61%
ROIC(3y)17.33%
ROIC(5y)16.81%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 20.34%, RDEB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% 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 29.67%, 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.
RDEB's Gross Margin of 65.31% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RDEB outperforms 59.26% of its industry peers.
RDEB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.34% | ||
| GM | 65.31% |
OM growth 3Y5.18%
OM growth 5Y2.22%
PM growth 3Y4.14%
PM growth 5Y0.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.06%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for RDEB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for RDEB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, RDEB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.08 indicates that RDEB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of RDEB (5.08) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RDEB is 3.39, which is a good value as it means it would take RDEB, 3.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
RDEB's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.39 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RDEB outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.61 is on the high side and indicates that RDEB has dependencies on debt financing.
RDEB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.61. This is in the lower half of the industry: RDEB underperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.08 |
ROIC/WACC2.72
WACC8.6%
2.3 Liquidity
RDEB has a Current Ratio of 0.48. This is a bad value and indicates that RDEB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of RDEB (0.48) is worse than 92.59% 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 92.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.48 | ||
| 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 5.49%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.12% on average over the past years.
RDEB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.42%.
Measured over the past years, RDEB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.10% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.49%
EPS 3Y12.48%
EPS 5Y6.12%
EPS Q2Q%5.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.42%
Revenue growth 3Y8.82%
Revenue growth 5Y4.1%
Sales Q2Q%3.16%
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 9.57% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, RDEB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.61%
EPS Next 2Y9.75%
EPS Next 3Y10.1%
EPS Next 5Y9.57%
Revenue Next Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y4.96%
Revenue Next 3Y5.61%
Revenue Next 5Y6.38%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 34.14 indicates a quite expensive valuation of RDEB.
RDEB's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
RDEB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.47.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.17, RDEB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
RDEB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. RDEB is more expensive than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
RDEB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 92.74.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
RDEB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. RDEB is more expensive than 66.67% 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 70.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.83 |
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)3.96
PEG (5Y)5.58
EPS Next 2Y9.75%
EPS Next 3Y10.1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.49%, RDEB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
RDEB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.85.
RDEB's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.28.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.49% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of RDEB grows each year by 6.84%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.84%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
RDEB pays out 58.30% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
RDEB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP58.3%
EPS Next 2Y9.75%
EPS Next 3Y10.1%
RELX PLC
FRA:RDEB (2/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
48.14
-0.18 (-0.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap89.24B
Analysts80.87
Price Target51.87 (7.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.49% |
Yearly Dividend0.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.84%
DP58.3%
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)4.87%
PT rev (3m)5.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.17 | ||
| P/S | 7.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 29.25 | ||
| P/B | 23.11 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.83 |
EPS(TTM)1.41
EY2.93%
EPS(NY)1.65
Fwd EY3.43%
FCF(TTM)1.33
FCFY2.77%
OCF(TTM)1.65
OCFY3.42%
SpS6.03
BVpS2.08
TBVpS-5.23
PEG (NY)3.96
PEG (5Y)5.58
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.86% | ||
| ROE | 58.9% | ||
| ROCE | 30.21% | ||
| ROIC | 23.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 29.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.34% | ||
| GM | 65.31% | ||
| FCFM | 22.09% |
ROA(3y)10.96%
ROA(5y)10.49%
ROE(3y)46.75%
ROE(5y)53.61%
ROIC(3y)17.33%
ROIC(5y)16.81%
ROICexc(3y)17.68%
ROICexc(5y)17.1%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)22.7%
ROCE(5y)22.47%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y16.42%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.86%
OM growth 3Y5.18%
OM growth 5Y2.22%
PM growth 3Y4.14%
PM growth 5Y0.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.06%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.39 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.46 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 61.14% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.17 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | 108.62% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.08 |
F-Score9
WACC8.6%
ROIC/WACC2.72
Cap/Depr(3y)54.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.97%
Profit Quality(3y)115.19%
Profit Quality(5y)111.99%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.49%
EPS 3Y12.48%
EPS 5Y6.12%
EPS Q2Q%5.87%
EPS Next Y8.61%
EPS Next 2Y9.75%
EPS Next 3Y10.1%
EPS Next 5Y9.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.42%
Revenue growth 3Y8.82%
Revenue growth 5Y4.1%
Sales Q2Q%3.16%
Revenue Next Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y4.96%
Revenue Next 3Y5.61%
Revenue Next 5Y6.38%
EBIT growth 1Y10.09%
EBIT growth 3Y14.46%
EBIT growth 5Y6.41%
EBIT Next Year24.45%
EBIT Next 3Y12.25%
EBIT Next 5Y9.78%
FCF growth 1Y21.81%
FCF growth 3Y17.07%
FCF growth 5Y4.06%
OCF growth 1Y22.85%
OCF growth 3Y15.47%
OCF growth 5Y4.36%