RELX PLC (REN.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Amsterdam - AMS:REN - GB00B2B0DG97 - Common Stock
34.7 EUR
+0.06 (+0.17%)
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. REN scores excellent on profitability, 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
In the past year REN was profitable.
In the past year REN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years REN has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years REN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of REN (13.44%) is better than 96.77% of its industry peers.
REN has a better Return On Equity (88.30%) than 87.10% of its industry peers.
REN has a better Return On Invested Capital (25.89%) than 96.77% of its industry peers.
REN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.62%. This 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 20.19%, REN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of REN has remained more or less at the same level.
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 has a Gross Margin (65.48%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of REN has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, REN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
REN has an Altman-Z score of 3.98. This indicates that REN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
REN has a Altman-Z score of 3.98. This is amongst the best in the industry. REN outperforms 93.55% of its industry peers.
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 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.57, REN is not doing good in the industry: 74.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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 Quick ratio of 0.42. This is amonst the worse of the industry: REN underperforms 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.
REN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.68% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.41, REN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
61.29% 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 26.15. REN is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.81, REN is valued on the expensive side.
REN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.12. REN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.81 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, REN is valued a bit more expensive than 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.13 |
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)4.2
PEG (5Y)4.95
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.
REN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.20.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, REN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| 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.
REN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP60.42%
EPS Next 2Y8.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%
AMS:REN (11/28/2025, 5:06:07 PM)
34.7
+0.06 (+0.17%)
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 | 29.41 | ||
| 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 | 17.13 |
EPS(TTM)1.18
EY3.4%
EPS(NY)1.67
Fwd EY4.8%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY4.08%
OCF(TTM)1.73
OCFY5%
SpS5.99
BVpS1.37
TBVpS-5.43
PEG (NY)4.2
PEG (5Y)4.95
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 3 / 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 29.41 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.