RELX PLC (REN.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - AMS:REN - GB00B2B0DG97 - Common Stock
36.38 EUR
-1.24 (-3.3%)
REN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 31 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. REN is quite expensive at the moment. 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.
REN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years REN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.44%, REN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% 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 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 25.89%, REN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% 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 10.50%.
The 3 year average ROIC (19.62%) for REN 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
REN has a better Profit Margin (20.19%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
REN's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
REN has a better Operating Margin (30.17%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of REN has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of REN (65.48%) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
The number of shares outstanding for REN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
REN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
REN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
REN has an Altman-Z score of 4.24. This indicates that REN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.24, REN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of REN is 3.34, which is a good value as it means it would take REN, 3.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
REN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.34) than 74.19% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.57 is on the high side and indicates that REN has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.57, REN is doing worse than 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.24 |
ROIC/WACC2.96
WACC8.76%
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 has a Current ratio of 0.47. This is amonst the worse of the industry: REN underperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.42 indicates that REN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of REN (0.42) is worse than 87.10% 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.
REN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.94% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.48% in the past year.
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)3.27%
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.65% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, REN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.25% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.82%
EPS Next 2Y8.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
EPS Next 5Y8.65%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y4.95%
Revenue Next 5Y6.25%
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
REN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.09.
REN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.83, REN is valued a bit more expensive.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.04 indicates a rather expensive valuation of REN.
REN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. REN is more expensive than 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
REN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 32.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
REN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. REN is more expensive than 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of REN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: REN is more expensive than 64.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
REN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.56
PEG (5Y)5.24
EPS Next 2Y8.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.94%, REN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.33, REN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
REN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% |
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 2Y8.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
AMS:REN (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
36.38
-1.24 (-3.3%)
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 Cap66.19B
Revenue(TTM)9.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.93B
Analysts81.74
Price Target47.7 (31.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% |
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)-9.13%
PT rev (3m)-8.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.04 | ||
| P/S | 6.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.1 | ||
| P/B | 26.75 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.53 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY3.22%
EPS(NY)1.65
Fwd EY4.54%
FCF(TTM)1.41
FCFY3.87%
OCF(TTM)1.72
OCFY4.74%
SpS5.95
BVpS1.36
TBVpS-5.39
PEG (NY)4.56
PEG (5Y)5.24
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 | 4.24 |
F-Score7
WACC8.76%
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 Y6.82%
EPS Next 2Y8.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
EPS Next 5Y8.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y9.2%
Revenue growth 5Y3.68%
Sales Q2Q%2.15%
Revenue Next Year2.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y4.95%
Revenue Next 5Y6.25%
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 31.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 26.75.
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 6.82% in the next year.