RELX PLC (REN.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Amsterdam - AMS:REN - GB00B2B0DG97 - Common Stock
34.7 EUR
-0.24 (-0.69%)
Taking everything into account, REN scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. REN was compared to 31 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While REN has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, REN is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
REN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.44%, REN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.77% 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 87.10% 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 96.77% 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 10.37%.
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 96.77% of its industry peers.
REN's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of REN (30.17%) is better than 96.77% of its industry peers.
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 48.39% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for REN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for REN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, REN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.02 indicates that REN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.02, REN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
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 Debt to FCF ratio of 3.34. This is in the better half of the industry: REN outperforms 77.42% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.57 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. REN is outperformed by 74.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.02 |
ROIC/WACC2.96
WACC8.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.47 indicates that REN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.47, REN is doing worse than 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.94% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, REN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.48% in the last 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 29.66, which means the current valuation is very expensive for REN.
REN's Price/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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.65. REN is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.93 indicates a rather expensive valuation of REN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, REN is valued a bit more expensive than 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.45, REN is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, REN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.74% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
64.52% 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 | 24.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.35 |
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 REN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.23
PEG (5Y)5
EPS Next 2Y8.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
REN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.12%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.20, REN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
REN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.12% |
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
REN pays out 60.42% of its income as dividend. 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 (11/25/2025, 9:51:36 AM)
34.7
-0.24 (-0.69%)
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 Cap63.14B
Revenue(TTM)9.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.93B
Analysts81.74
Price Target47.35 (36.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.12% |
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)-8.85%
PT rev (3m)-10.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.93 | ||
| P/S | 5.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.12 | ||
| P/B | 25.5 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.35 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY3.37%
EPS(NY)1.66
Fwd EY4.78%
FCF(TTM)1.41
FCFY4.06%
OCF(TTM)1.72
OCFY4.97%
SpS5.95
BVpS1.36
TBVpS-5.4
PEG (NY)4.23
PEG (5Y)5
Graham Number5.99
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 | 4.02 |
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for RELX PLC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to REN.AS.
Can you provide the valuation status for RELX PLC?
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 29.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 25.5.
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.