RELX:NYE-RELX PLC PLC American Depositary Shares (Each representing One) (USD)

EQUITY | Specialty Business Services | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 41.61

Change

+0.49 (+1.19)%

Market Cap

USD 35.56B

Volume

0.87M

Analyst Target

USD 2,185.12
Analyst Rating

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About

RELX PLC through its subsidiaries provides professional information solutions in the Science, Medical, Risk, Legal and Business sectors.

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2024-04-26 )

Largest Industry Peers for Specialty Business Services

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RTO Rentokil Initial PLC

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ARMK Aramark Holdings

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DLB Dolby Laboratories

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DNP DNP Select Income Closed Fund

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MMS Maximus Inc

-0.45 (-0.53%)

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CBZ CBIZ Inc

+0.92 (+1.22%)

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UNF Unifirst Corporation

+2.57 (+1.56%)

USD 3.06B

ETFs Containing RELX

IDVO Amplify International Enh.. 2.80 % 0.00 %

+0.11 (+0.85%)

USD 0.10B
DFSI Dimensional International.. 0.70 % 0.00 %

+0.28 (+0.85%)

USD 0.41B
RFEU First Trust RiverFront Dy.. 0.00 % 0.83 %

+0.20 (+0.85%)

USD 9.69M
CSUK:LSE iShares VII PLC - iShares.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+59.00 (+0.85%)

USD 0.09B
LCUK:LSE Multi Units Luxembourg - .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.06 (+0.85%)

USD 0.35B
UC63:LSE UBS MSCI United Kingdom U.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+9.50 (+0.85%)

USD 0.03B
UC64:LSE UBS ETF SICAV - MSCI Unit.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+12.25 (+0.85%)

USD 1.03B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Business Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 4.92% 60% D- 68% D+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 4.92% 52% F 65% D
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 25.67% 60% D- 81% B-
Dividend Return 0.66% 12% F 7% C-
Total Return 26.34% 60% D- 79% B-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 82.34% 76% C+ 85% B
Dividend Return 13.21% 73% C 53% F
Total Return 95.55% 81% B- 85% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 12.76% 72% C 77% C+
Dividend Return 15.23% 72% C 78% C+
Total Return 2.47% 72% C 54% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 18.48% 80% B- 60% D-
Risk Adjusted Return 82.40% 92% A 95% A
Market Capitalization 35.56B 100% F 97% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Business Services) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 24.30 24% 19%
Price/Book Ratio 18.00 8% 4%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 31.31 9% 8%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 26.10 4% 9%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 49.72% 100% 97%
Return on Invested Capital 21.14% 96% 88%
Return on Assets 10.71% 96% 93%
Debt to Equity Ratio 147.40% 37% 22%

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.