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RELX PLC (REN.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

AMS:REN - Euronext Amsterdam - GB00B2B0DG97 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

46.86  +0.36 (+0.77%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall REN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated REN against 28 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. REN scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. REN is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year REN was profitable.
In the past year REN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years REN has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years REN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
REN.AS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFREN.AS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of REN (12.78%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
REN has a better Return On Equity (55.56%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 21.31%, REN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for REN is significantly above the industry average of 11.14%.
The 3 year average ROIC (19.62%) for REN is below the current ROIC(21.31%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.78%
ROE 55.56%
ROIC 21.31%
ROA(3y)11.68%
ROA(5y)10.86%
ROE(3y)50.1%
ROE(5y)50.83%
ROIC(3y)19.62%
ROIC(5y)17.26%
REN.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICREN.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

REN's Profit Margin of 20.50% is amongst the best of the industry. REN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
REN's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 29.87%, REN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
REN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of REN (65.02%) is better than 60.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of REN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 29.87%
PM (TTM) 20.5%
GM 65.02%
OM growth 3Y5.02%
OM growth 5Y2.69%
PM growth 3Y0.32%
PM growth 5Y1.41%
GM growth 3Y0.2%
GM growth 5Y0%
REN.AS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsREN.AS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so REN is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, REN has less shares outstanding
REN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
REN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
REN.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingREN.AS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
REN.AS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsREN.AS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

REN has an Altman-Z score of 4.96. This indicates that REN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
REN has a better Altman-Z score (4.96) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
REN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.08. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as REN would need 3.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
REN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.08. This is in the better half of the industry: REN outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69 is on the high side and indicates that REN has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of REN (1.69) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.69
Debt/FCF 3.08
Altman-Z 4.96
ROIC/WACC2.43
WACC8.78%
REN.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFREN.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

REN has a Current Ratio of 0.52. This is a bad value and indicates that REN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.52, REN is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.47 indicates that REN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
REN has a worse Quick ratio (0.47) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.52
Quick Ratio 0.47
REN.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesREN.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

REN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.08%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, REN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.94% on average per year.
REN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.98%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.68% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.08%
EPS 3Y10.76%
EPS 5Y5.94%
EPS Q2Q%6.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.98%
Revenue growth 3Y9.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%2.81%

3.2 Future

REN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.11% yearly.
REN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.3%
EPS Next 2Y10.68%
EPS Next 3Y10.18%
EPS Next 5Y8.11%
Revenue Next Year6.31%
Revenue Next 2Y6.94%
Revenue Next 3Y6.81%
Revenue Next 5Y5.99%

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.
REN.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesREN.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B
REN.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesREN.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 38.73, which means the current valuation is very expensive for REN.
REN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
REN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 28.79.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.36, REN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
REN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. REN is more expensive than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
REN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 21.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.73
Fwd PE 29.36
REN.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsREN.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, REN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.86% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, REN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.29% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.75
EV/EBITDA 21.91
REN.AS Per share dataREN.AS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 -4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates REN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of REN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.76
PEG (5Y)6.52
EPS Next 2Y10.68%
EPS Next 3Y10.18%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

REN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.59%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.24, REN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
REN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.51.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.59%

5.2 History

The dividend of REN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.76%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.76%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
REN.AS Yearly Dividends per shareREN.AS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

57.96% of the earnings are spent on dividend by REN. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of REN is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP57.96%
EPS Next 2Y10.68%
EPS Next 3Y10.18%
REN.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendREN.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
REN.AS Dividend Payout.REN.AS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.REN.AS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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RELX PLC

AMS:REN (4/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

46.86

+0.36 (+0.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)04-24 2025-04-24
Earnings (Next)07-24 2025-07-24
Inst Owners55.19%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap86.33B
Analysts80.83
Price Target53.41 (13.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.59%
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.76%
DP57.96%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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)-0.64%
PT rev (3m)11.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.54%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.73
Fwd PE 29.36
P/S 7.82
P/FCF 34.75
P/OCF 28.3
P/B 21.2
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 21.91
EPS(TTM)1.21
EY2.58%
EPS(NY)1.6
Fwd EY3.41%
FCF(TTM)1.35
FCFY2.88%
OCF(TTM)1.66
OCFY3.53%
SpS5.99
BVpS2.21
TBVpS-5.01
PEG (NY)3.76
PEG (5Y)6.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.78%
ROE 55.56%
ROCE 29.93%
ROIC 21.31%
ROICexc 21.56%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 29.87%
PM (TTM) 20.5%
GM 65.02%
FCFM 22.51%
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-Score9
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.69
Debt/FCF 3.08
Debt/EBITDA 1.64
Cap/Depr 61.81%
Cap/Sales 5.13%
Interest Coverage 10.97
Cash Conversion 72.42%
Profit Quality 109.82%
Current Ratio 0.52
Quick Ratio 0.47
Altman-Z 4.96
F-Score9
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC2.43
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)10.08%
EPS 3Y10.76%
EPS 5Y5.94%
EPS Q2Q%6.12%
EPS Next Y10.3%
EPS Next 2Y10.68%
EPS Next 3Y10.18%
EPS Next 5Y8.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.98%
Revenue growth 3Y9.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%2.81%
Revenue Next Year6.31%
Revenue Next 2Y6.94%
Revenue Next 3Y6.81%
Revenue Next 5Y5.99%
EBIT growth 1Y6.9%
EBIT growth 3Y14.69%
EBIT growth 5Y6.47%
EBIT Next Year27.81%
EBIT Next 3Y13.86%
EBIT Next 5Y11.07%
FCF growth 1Y7.27%
FCF growth 3Y8.15%
FCF growth 5Y4.44%
OCF growth 1Y6.15%
OCF growth 3Y8.96%
OCF growth 5Y4.54%