RELX PLC (REN.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - AMS:REN - GB00B2B0DG97 - Common Stock
34.54 EUR
-0.52 (-1.48%)
REN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. REN has an excellent profitability rating, 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
REN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year REN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years REN has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years REN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.44%, REN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 88.30%, REN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% 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 96.97% 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 11.39%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (25.89%) for REN is above the 3 year average (19.62%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
REN has a better Profit Margin (20.19%) than 96.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of REN has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 30.17%, REN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of REN has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 65.48%, REN is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.52% of the companies in the same industry.
REN'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), 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, REN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
REN has an Altman-Z score of 4.03. This indicates that REN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
REN has a better Altman-Z score (4.03) than 90.91% 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.
REN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.34) than 75.76% of its industry peers.
REN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
REN 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 | 4.03 |
ROIC/WACC2.96
WACC8.74%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.47, REN is not doing good in the industry: 87.88% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
REN has a Quick 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.42, REN is not doing good in the industry: 87.88% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.48% in the past year.
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, REN 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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
REN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.27.
60.61% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than REN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.56. REN is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.81, the valuation of REN can be described as rather expensive.
60.61% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than REN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of REN to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.62), we can say REN is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, REN is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
60.61% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than REN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.38 |
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)4.18
PEG (5Y)4.93
EPS Next 2Y8.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.05%, REN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
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 comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of REN grows each year by 6.76%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.76%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
60.42% of the earnings are spent on dividend by REN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of REN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP60.42%
EPS Next 2Y8.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%
AMS:REN (11/18/2025, 1:14:23 PM)
34.54
-0.52 (-1.48%)
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 Cap62.84B
Revenue(TTM)9.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.93B
Analysts81.74
Price Target47.63 (37.9%)
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 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)-8.32%
PT rev (3m)-9.86%
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 | 29.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.81 | ||
| P/S | 5.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 20 | ||
| P/B | 25.35 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.38 |
EPS(TTM)1.18
EY3.42%
EPS(NY)1.66
Fwd EY4.8%
FCF(TTM)1.41
FCFY4.08%
OCF(TTM)1.73
OCFY5%
SpS5.96
BVpS1.36
TBVpS-5.4
PEG (NY)4.18
PEG (5Y)4.93
Graham Number6.01
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 | 4.03 |
F-Score7
WACC8.74%
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 / REN.AS FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to REN.AS.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to RELX PLC (REN.AS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for RELX PLC?
RELX PLC (REN.AS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for REN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RELX PLC (REN.AS) is 29.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 25.35.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for REN stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RELX PLC (REN.AS) is expected to grow by 7.01% in the next year.