RELX PLC (REN.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Amsterdam - AMS:REN - GB00B2B0DG97 - Common Stock
34.6 EUR
-0.04 (-0.12%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to REN. REN was compared to 31 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. REN scores excellent on profitability, but 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.
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
The Return On Assets of REN (13.44%) is better than 96.77% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 88.30%, REN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
REN has a Return On Invested Capital of 25.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. REN outperforms 96.77% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for REN is significantly above the industry average of 10.37%.
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
The Profit Margin of REN (20.19%) is better 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.
REN's Gross Margin of 65.48% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. REN outperforms 48.39% of its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so REN is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, REN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, REN has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for REN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.98 indicates that REN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.98, REN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.55% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of REN (3.34) is better than 77.42% 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.
REN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.57) than 74.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.98 |
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.
REN's Current ratio of 0.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. REN is outperformed by 87.10% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.42 indicates that REN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
REN has a worse Quick ratio (0.42) 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.
Looking at the last year, REN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.48% in the last 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
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.32, REN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, REN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.29% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
REN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.75, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of REN.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as REN.
REN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of REN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: REN is more expensive than 67.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, REN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.29% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.13 |
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)4.18
PEG (5Y)4.94
EPS Next 2Y8.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.12%, REN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
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 2.40.
| 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 (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
34.6
-0.04 (-0.12%)
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 Cap62.95B
Revenue(TTM)9.53B
Net Income(TTM)1.93B
Analysts81.74
Price Target47.35 (36.85%)
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 | 29.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.75 | ||
| P/S | 5.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.95 | ||
| P/B | 25.28 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.13 |
EPS(TTM)1.18
EY3.41%
EPS(NY)1.67
Fwd EY4.82%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY4.1%
OCF(TTM)1.73
OCFY5.01%
SpS5.99
BVpS1.37
TBVpS-5.43
PEG (NY)4.18
PEG (5Y)4.94
Graham Number6.03
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 | 3.98 |
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.
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 29.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 25.28.
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.