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RELX operates in the Publishing industry, Communication Services sector. Full business description from SEC filing not yet available.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 12.7B | 12.7B | 12.1B | 11.4B | 10.5B | 10.0B |
| Net Income | 2.7B | 2.7B | 2.5B | 2.2B | 2.0B | 2.0B |
| EPS | $1.48 | $1.48 | $1.32 | $1.17 | $1.04 | $1.04 |
| Free Cash Flow | 3.7B | 3.7B | 3.3B | 3.0B | 2.9B | 2.7B |
| ROIC | 102.2% | 25.5% | 23.2% | 20.5% | 16.1% | 14.7% |
| Gross Margin | 66.3% | 66.3% | 65.0% | 64.9% | 64.4% | 64.6% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.00 | 2.69 | 1.70 | 1.74 | 1.83 | 2.14 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.77 | $0.70 | $0.63 | $0.66 |
| Operating Income | 4.0B | 4.0B | 3.7B | 3.3B | 2.9B | 2.6B |
| Operating Margin | 31.6% | 31.6% | 30.3% | 29.3% | 27.2% | 26.0% |
| ROE | 87.3% | 72.0% | 56.6% | 49.8% | 44.4% | 56.6% |
| Shares Outstanding | 1,834M | 1,834M | 1,867M | 1,893M | 1,915M | 1,928M |
| Metric | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Statement | ||||||||
| Revenue | 10.1B | 9.2B | 10.0B | 10.5B | 11.4B | 12.1B | 12.7B | 12.7B |
| Gross Margin | 65.0% | 65.0% | 64.6% | 64.4% | 64.9% | 65.0% | 66.3% | 66.3% |
| R&D | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A | 3.9B | 4.0B | 3.8B | 3.9B | 4.1B | 4.2B | 4.4B | 4.4B |
| EBIT | 2.7B | 2.0B | 2.6B | 2.9B | 3.3B | 3.7B | 4.0B | 4.0B |
| Op. Margin | 26.7% | 21.4% | 26.0% | 27.2% | 29.3% | 30.3% | 31.6% | 31.6% |
| Net Income | 1.9B | 1.6B | 2.0B | 2.0B | 2.2B | 2.5B | 2.7B | 2.7B |
| Net Margin | 19.2% | 17.0% | 20.3% | 19.1% | 19.4% | 20.5% | 21.5% | 21.5% |
| Non-Recurring | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Returns on Capital | ||||||||
| ROIC | 76.0% | 19.3% | 14.7% | 16.1% | 20.5% | 23.2% | 25.5% | 102.2% |
| ROE | 68.9% | 56.6% | 56.6% | 44.4% | 49.8% | 56.6% | 72.0% | 87.3% |
| ROA | N/A | 8.5% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 13.0% | 14.0% | 14.0% |
| Cash Flow | ||||||||
| Op. Cash Flow | 2.7B | 2.1B | 2.8B | 3.0B | 3.1B | 3.3B | 3.7B | 3.7B |
| Free Cash Flow | 2.6B | 2.0B | 2.7B | 2.9B | 3.0B | 3.3B | 3.7B | 3.7B |
| Owner Earnings | 2.7B | 2.1B | 2.8B | 3.0B | 3.1B | 3.3B | 3.7B | 3.7B |
| CapEx | 60M | 55M | 38M | 44M | 37M | 26M | 28M | 28M |
| Maint. CapEx | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Growth CapEx | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 28M |
| D&A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CapEx/OCF | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Capital Allocation | ||||||||
| Dividends Paid | 1.1B | 1.1B | 1.3B | 1.2B | 1.3B | 1.4B | 1.6B | 1.6B |
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Share Buybacks | 766M | 193M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buyback Yield | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Stock-Based Comp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Debt Repayment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Balance Sheet | ||||||||
| Net Debt | N/A | 9.8B | 9.3B | 8.1B | 7.3B | 7.4B | 8.2B | -173M |
| Cash & Equiv. | 176M | 113M | 155M | 412M | 193M | 152M | 173M | 173M |
| Long-Term Debt | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Debt/Equity | N/A | 3.65 | 2.14 | 1.83 | 1.74 | 1.70 | 2.69 | 0.00 |
| Interest Coverage | 6.7 | 8.7 | 12.6 | 11.3 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Equity | 2.8B | 2.7B | 4.4B | 4.6B | 4.3B | 4.5B | 3.1B | 3.1B |
| Total Assets | N/A | 18.2B | 19.0B | 19.5B | 18.6B | 19.4B | 19.5B | 19.5B |
| Total Liabilities | N/A | 15.5B | 14.6B | 14.9B | 14.3B | 14.9B | 16.3B | 16.3B |
| Intangibles | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.0B | 4.1B | 4.1B |
| Retained Earnings | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Working Capital | N/A | -2.7B | -1.9B | -2.6B | -3.3B | -3.5B | -4.0B | -4.0B |
| Current Assets | N/A | 2.9B | 3.2B | 3.8B | 3.6B | 3.8B | 3.9B | 3.9B |
| Current Liabilities | N/A | 5.6B | 5.2B | 6.4B | 6.9B | 7.3B | 7.9B | 7.9B |
| Per Share Data | ||||||||
| EPS | 0.98 | 0.81 | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.17 | 1.32 | 1.48 | 1.48 |
| Owner EPS | 1.37 | 1.08 | 1.44 | 1.55 | 1.62 | 1.79 | 2.04 | 2.04 |
| Book Value | 1.43 | 1.42 | 2.30 | 2.42 | 2.27 | 2.39 | 1.70 | 1.70 |
| Cash Flow/Share | 1.37 | 1.08 | 1.44 | 1.55 | 1.62 | 1.79 | 2.04 | 1.49 |
| Dividends/Share | 0.55 | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.63 | 0.70 | 0.77 | 0.85 | 0.85 |
| Shares Out. | 1.9B | 1.9B | 1.9B | 1.9B | 1.9B | 1.9B | 1.8B | 1.8B |
| Valuation | ||||||||
| P/E Ratio | 30.1 | 33.2 | 35.6 | 30.6 | 39.1 | 41.7 | 31.6 | 19.2 |
| P/FCF | 22.1 | 25.7 | 26.2 | 21.0 | 28.5 | 31.0 | 23.1 | 14.0 |
| EV/EBIT | N/A | 31.2 | 31.2 | 24.2 | 28.0 | 30.1 | 23.5 | 13.0 |
| Price/Book | 20.6 | 19.0 | 16.2 | 13.2 | 20.1 | 23.1 | 27.5 | 16.7 |
| Price/Sales | 5.7 | 5.6 | 7.2 | 5.8 | 7.6 | 8.5 | 6.8 | 4.1 |
| FCF Yield | 4.5% | 3.9% | 3.8% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 4.3% | 7.1% |
| Market Cap | 57.5B | 51.5B | 71.6B | 61.3B | 86.4B | 102.7B | 85.8B | 52.0B |
| Avg. Price | 26.28 | 26.11 | 32.37 | 33.09 | 38.19 | 52.91 | 56.65 | 28.36 |
| Year-End Price | 29.52 | 27.07 | 37.13 | 31.98 | 45.64 | 54.99 | 46.76 | 28.36 |
RELX passes 7 of 9 quality checks, indicating strong fundamentals.
RELX trades at 19.2x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 33.2x, suggesting it is currently Cheap relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 14.0x vs a median of 25.7x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 20.0% with a gross margin of 65.0%. Total shareholder yield (dividends) is 3.0%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +6.7%.
RELX (REN-AS) has a current P/E ratio of 19.2, compared to its historical median P/E of 33.2. The stock is currently considered Cheap based on its historical valuation range.
RELX (REN-AS) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 20.0%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
RELX (REN-AS) has a market capitalization of $52.0B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, RELX (REN-AS) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 3.00%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, RELX (REN-AS) appears cheap. The current P/E of 19.2 is 42% below its historical median of 33.2. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 6.4%.
RELX (REN-AS) operates in the Publishing industry, within the Communication Services sector.
RELX (REN-AS) reported annual revenue of $12.7 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
RELX (REN-AS) has a net profit margin of 21.5%. This is a strong margin indicating high profitability.
RELX (REN-AS) generated $3.7 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
RELX (REN-AS) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.69. This indicates higher leverage, which may increase financial risk.
RELX (REN-AS) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.48 in its most recent fiscal year.
RELX (REN-AS) has a return on equity (ROE) of 72.0%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
RELX (REN-AS) has a 5-year average gross margin of 65.0%. This high margin suggests strong pricing power and a potential competitive moat.
The Ledger Terminal provides 7 years of financial data for RELX (REN-AS), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
RELX (REN-AS) has a book value per share of $1.70, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.