RELX PLC (RDEB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:RDEB - GB00B2B0DG97 - Common Stock
34.26 EUR
-0.48 (-1.38%)
Overall RDEB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated RDEB against 33 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While RDEB has a great profitability rating, 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.
RDEB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.44%, RDEB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of RDEB (88.30%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 25.89%, RDEB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.97% 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 11.39%.
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
RDEB's Profit Margin of 20.19% is amongst the best of the industry. RDEB outperforms 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 30.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RDEB outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
RDEB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
RDEB has a Gross Margin (65.48%) which 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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, RDEB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, RDEB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.97 indicates that RDEB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
RDEB's Altman-Z score of 3.97 is amongst the best of the industry. RDEB outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RDEB (3.34) is better than 75.76% 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.
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 | 3.97 |
ROIC/WACC2.97
WACC8.73%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.47 indicates that RDEB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.47, RDEB is not doing good in the industry: 87.88% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.42 indicates that RDEB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RDEB's Quick ratio of 0.42 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RDEB is outperformed by 87.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.27% over the past year.
RDEB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.94% yearly.
RDEB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.48%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.68% on average over the past years.
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 29.28, RDEB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
60.61% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than RDEB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.45, RDEB is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.69, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of RDEB.
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 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.46, RDEB is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RDEB is valued a bit 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 60.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of RDEB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.18
PEG (5Y)4.93
EPS Next 2Y8.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RDEB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.05%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.24, RDEB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, RDEB has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
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
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 2Y8.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%
FRA:RDEB (11/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
34.26
-0.48 (-1.38%)
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 Cap62.34B
Revenue(TTM)9.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.93B
Analysts81.74
Price Target47.6 (38.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
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)-8.32%
PT rev (3m)-9.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.69 | ||
| P/S | 5.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.89 | ||
| P/B | 25.21 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.07 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY3.42%
EPS(NY)1.66
Fwd EY4.83%
FCF(TTM)1.41
FCFY4.11%
OCF(TTM)1.72
OCFY5.03%
SpS5.94
BVpS1.36
TBVpS-5.39
PEG (NY)4.18
PEG (5Y)4.93
Graham Number5.98
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 | 3.97 |
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 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%.