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Relx PLC ADR(RELX)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RELX
09/23/2026: RELX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
RELX PLC is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional customers. The company maintains a leading position in legal, scientific, and risk management markets by leveraging massive, proprietary datasets. Its core strength lies in a recurring revenue model and a successful transformation into a digital-first analytics provider. While the primary growth opportunity involves the integration of generative AI into its specialized software, key risks include technological disruption from AI-native startups and potential shifts in scientific open-access models. RELX is generally suited for growth-oriented and dividend-focused investors looking for a stable, high-margin business, though they should monitor competitive developments in AI innovation.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | RELX offers consistent organic growth driven by digital transformation and AI integration. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | This fit is conditional on a positive trend in earnings and technical price indicators. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The stock often trades at a premium valuation reflecting its high-quality business model. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | RELX is known for its reliable, progressive dividend policy supported by strong free cash flow. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | The company's defensive market positioning and recurring revenue provide a cushion during volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Low | The company's stable, recurring revenue model typically results in lower beta than the broader market. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Higher valuations leave little room for error if growth targets are missed. |
| Competition risk (AI disruption) | Medium | New AI-native platforms could potentially lower the barrier to entry for research and legal tools. |
| Business quality | Strong | The high barrier to entry provided by proprietary data ensures a strong competitive moat. |
| Dividend income | Low | The dividend is well-covered by cash flows and rarely at risk. |
| Execution risk | Low | The company has a long history of successfully integrating technology and managing organizational change. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -9.9% | Avg. Invested days 40 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/23/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
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Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 57.34B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 19.75 | 1Y Target Price 53.05 |
Price to earnings Ratio 19.75 | 1Y Target Price 53.05 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2.0M shares | Beta 0.27 | 52 Weeks Range 26.83 - 46.68 | Updated Date 09/23/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 26.83 - 46.68 | Updated Date 09/23/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.06% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.67 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Subscriptions | Recurring fees for access to LexisNexis, ScienceDirect, and various risk analytics tools. | Most revenue comes from predictable, recurring customer contracts. |
| Exhibitions | Revenue from ticket sales and booth rentals at industry trade shows. | This is a smaller, cyclical part of the business that benefits from in-person networking. |
| Geography | Global operations with significant presence in North America and Europe. | The company is diversified globally, reducing reliance on any single regional economy. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 19.75 | Forward PE 15.27 | Enterprise Value 69.35B | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.9 |
Enterprise Value 69.35B | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.9 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.33 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.56 | Shares Outstanding 1.74B | Shares Floating 6.94B |
Shares Outstanding 1.74B | Shares Floating 6.94B | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 5.07 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Relx PLC ADR
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters - | ||
IPO Launch date 1994-10-07 | CEO & Executive Director Mr. Erik Engstrom M.Sc Econ, M.Sc Eng., MBA | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Business Services | Full time employees 37000 | Website https://www.relx.com |
Full time employees 37000 | Website https://www.relx.com | ||
RELX PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers in North America, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Risk; Scientific, Technical & Medical; Legal; and Exhibitions. The Risk segment offers information-based analytics and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with technology and algorithms to assist clients in evaluating and predicting risk, as well as a portfolio of commercial healthcare products. Its Scientific, Technical & Medical segment provides scientific and medical information and data sets for science and healthcare. The Legal segment provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics. Its Exhibitions segment combines digital tools and data to help customers connect in-person and online, discover new markets, source products, generate leads, and transact. The company was formerly known as Reed Elsevier PLC and changed its name to RELX PLC in July 2015. RELX PLC was incorporated in 1903 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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