RELX PLC (REN.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

AMS:REN • GB00B2B0DG97

26.12 EUR
+2.46 (+10.4%)
Last: Feb 13, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

REN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 35 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While REN belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, REN is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year REN was profitable.
  • REN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years REN has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years REN had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.44%, REN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 88.30%, REN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 25.89%, REN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • REN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.62%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.79%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (19.62%) for REN is below the current ROIC(25.89%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
REN.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICREN.AS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • REN has a Profit Margin of 20.19%. This is amongst the best in the industry. REN outperforms 91.43% of its industry peers.
  • REN's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • REN has a Operating Margin of 30.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. REN outperforms 94.29% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of REN has grown nicely.
  • REN's Gross Margin of 65.48% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. REN outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
  • REN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
REN.AS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsREN.AS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), REN is creating value.
  • REN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.29 indicates that REN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • REN has a Altman-Z score of 3.29. This is amongst the best in the industry. REN outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
  • REN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.34. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as REN would need 3.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.34, REN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.57 is on the high side and indicates that REN has dependencies on debt financing.
  • REN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.57. This is amonst the worse of the industry: REN underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.57
Debt/FCF 3.34
Altman-Z 3.29
ROIC/WACC3.02
WACC8.57%
REN.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFREN.AS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • REN has a Current Ratio of 0.47. This is a bad value and indicates that REN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • REN's Current ratio of 0.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. REN is outperformed by 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.42 indicates that REN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.42, REN is not doing good in the industry: 88.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.47
Quick Ratio 0.42
REN.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesREN.AS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 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 small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.10%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.94% on average over the past years.
  • REN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.48%.
  • Measured over the past years, REN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.68% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.1%
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

  • REN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.64% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, REN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.02% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.19%
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y8.79%
EPS Next 5Y8.64%
Revenue Next Year1.95%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y4.96%
Revenue Next 5Y6.02%

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.
REN.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesREN.AS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5B 10B 15B
REN.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesREN.AS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.95 indicates a rather expensive valuation of REN.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of REN is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • REN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.68.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.59, which indicates a correct valuation of REN.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of REN is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, REN is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.95
Fwd PE 15.59
REN.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsREN.AS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • REN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as REN.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.26
EV/EBITDA 13.3
REN.AS Per share dataREN.AS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 -4 6

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.
  • REN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.05
PEG (5Y)3.7
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y8.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • REN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.29%.
  • The stock price of REN dropped by -26.21% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • REN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.52.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, REN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.29%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of REN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.11%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.11%
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 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • REN pays out 60.42% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • REN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP60.42%
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y8.79%
REN.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendREN.AS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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

RELX PLC

AMS:REN (2/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

26.12

+2.46 (+10.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)07-22
Inst Owners60.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap47.28B
Revenue(TTM)9.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.93B
Analysts81.67
Price Target46.19 (76.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.29%
Yearly Dividend0.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.11%
DP60.42%
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)-2.01%
PT rev (3m)-3.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.95
Fwd PE 15.59
P/S 4.32
P/FCF 18.26
P/OCF 14.91
P/B 18.9
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.3
EPS(TTM)1.19
EY4.56%
EPS(NY)1.68
Fwd EY6.41%
FCF(TTM)1.43
FCFY5.48%
OCF(TTM)1.75
OCFY6.71%
SpS6.04
BVpS1.38
TBVpS-5.48
PEG (NY)3.05
PEG (5Y)3.7
Graham Number6.08
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.29
F-Score7
WACC8.57%
ROIC/WACC3.02
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)3.1%
EPS 3Y10.76%
EPS 5Y5.94%
EPS Q2Q%6.72%
EPS Next Y7.19%
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y8.79%
EPS Next 5Y8.64%
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 5Y6.02%
EBIT growth 1Y3.49%
EBIT growth 3Y14.69%
EBIT growth 5Y6.47%
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 / REN.AS FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for RELX PLC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to REN.AS.


What is the valuation status of RELX PLC (REN.AS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to RELX PLC (REN.AS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for RELX PLC?

RELX PLC (REN.AS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the valuation of RELX PLC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RELX PLC (REN.AS) is 21.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 18.9.


What is the expected EPS growth for RELX PLC (REN.AS) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RELX PLC (REN.AS) is expected to grow by 7.19% in the next year.