RELX PLC (REN.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - AMS:REN - GB00B2B0DG97 - Common Stock
35.4 EUR
-0.28 (-0.78%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to REN. REN was compared to 32 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 quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year REN was profitable.
REN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years REN has been profitable.
In the past 5 years REN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.44%, REN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of REN (88.30%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
REN has a better Return On Invested Capital (25.89%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for REN is significantly above the industry average of 10.81%.
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's Profit Margin of 20.19% 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.
REN's Operating Margin of 30.17% is amongst the best of the industry. REN outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of REN has grown nicely.
REN has a Gross Margin (65.48%) which 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.
REN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, REN has less shares outstanding
REN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.09 indicates that REN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
REN's Altman-Z score of 4.09 is amongst the best of the industry. REN outperforms 90.63% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.34, REN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.13% 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 in the lower half of the industry: REN underperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.09 |
ROIC/WACC2.96
WACC8.75%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.47, REN is doing worse than 87.50% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.42, REN is not doing good in the industry: 87.50% 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
REN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.27%.
REN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.94% yearly.
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)3.27%
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
REN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.23% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, REN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.42% on average per year.
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 30.26 indicates a quite expensive valuation of REN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of REN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: REN is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of REN to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.89), we can say REN is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.39, REN is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, REN is valued a bit more expensive than 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.59. REN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, REN is valued a bit more expensive than 68.75% 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 68.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.7 |
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)4.32
PEG (5Y)5.1
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.
REN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.37.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, REN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
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
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 (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
35.4
-0.28 (-0.78%)
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 Cap64.41B
Revenue(TTM)9.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.93B
Analysts81.74
Price Target47.63 (34.55%)
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)-8.19%
PT rev (3m)-9.73%
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 | 30.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.39 | ||
| P/S | 5.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.56 | ||
| P/B | 26.06 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.7 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY3.31%
EPS(NY)1.65
Fwd EY4.68%
FCF(TTM)1.41
FCFY3.97%
OCF(TTM)1.72
OCFY4.86%
SpS5.94
BVpS1.36
TBVpS-5.39
PEG (NY)4.32
PEG (5Y)5.1
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 | 4.09 |
F-Score7
WACC8.75%
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 30.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 26.06.
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.