Relx PLC (REL) — Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio
Latest as of December 2025:
0.12x
Relx PLC (REL) has a Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio of 0.12x as of December 2025, meaning its operating cash flow of GBX1.45 Billion could theoretically repay 0% of its total liabilities (GBX12.37 Billion) in one year. Explore how much of Relx PLC's assets are long-term investments to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
CF-to-Debt Ratio
0.12x
Operating CF / Total Liabilities
Operating Cash Flow
GBX1.45 Billion
GBX
Total Liabilities
GBX12.37 Billion
GBX
Data as of
Dec 2025
Most recent filing
Relx PLC Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio (1992–2025)
Historical debt coverage capacity for Relx PLC across 35 annual periods. Also explore REL asset base for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio for Relx PLC (1992–2025)
Year-by-year debt coverage analysis for Relx PLC. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see REL market cap overview.
| Year | CF-to-Debt Ratio | Operating CF (GBX) | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.23x | GBX2.88 Billion | GBX12.37 Billion | ▲ +3.7% |
| 2024 | 0.22x | GBX2.61 Billion | GBX11.63 Billion | ▲ +4.8% |
| 2023 | 0.21x | GBX2.46 Billion | GBX11.48 Billion | ▲ +7.7% |
| 2022 | 0.20x | GBX2.40 Billion | GBX12.07 Billion | ▲ +4.9% |
| 2021 | 0.19x | GBX2.02 Billion | GBX10.63 Billion | ▲ +43.1% |
| 2020 | 0.13x | GBX1.60 Billion | GBX12.04 Billion | ▼ -26.4% |
| 2019 | 0.18x | GBX2.09 Billion | GBX11.60 Billion | ▲ +5.6% |
| 2018 | 0.17x | GBX1.99 Billion | GBX11.64 Billion | ▼ -8.6% |
| 2017 | 0.19x | GBX1.85 Billion | GBX9.91 Billion | ▲ +21.6% |
| 2016 | 0.15x | GBX1.68 Billion | GBX10.96 Billion | ▼ -1.8% |
| 2015 | 0.16x | GBX1.41 Billion | GBX9.01 Billion | ▲ +1.5% |
| 2014 | 0.15x | GBX1.38 Billion | GBX8.95 Billion | ▼ -10.4% |
| 2013 | 0.17x | GBX1.39 Billion | GBX8.07 Billion | ▲ +6.2% |
| 2012 | 0.16x | GBX1.41 Billion | GBX8.70 Billion | ▲ +26638.3% |
| 2011 | 0.00x | GBX-3.00 Million | GBX4.92 Billion | ▲ +40.8% |
| 2010 | 0.00x | GBX-5.00 Million | GBX4.86 Billion | ▲ +34.9% |
| 2009 | 0.00x | GBX-8.00 Million | GBX5.07 Billion | ▲ +9.7% |
| 2008 | 0.00x | GBX-11.00 Million | GBX6.29 Billion | ▼ -100.8% |
| 2007 | 0.23x | GBX829.00 Million | GBX3.60 Billion | ▲ +36.5% |
| 2006 | 0.17x | GBX585.00 Million | GBX3.47 Billion | ▲ +303.5% |
| 2005 | 0.04x | GBX158.00 Million | GBX3.78 Billion | ▼ -8.1% |
| 2004 | 0.05x | GBX151.00 Million | GBX3.32 Billion | ▼ -81.7% |
| 2003 | 0.25x | GBX756.00 Million | GBX3.04 Billion | ▲ +12.9% |
| 2002 | 0.22x | GBX709.00 Million | GBX3.22 Billion | ▲ +64.3% |
| 2001 | 0.13x | GBX927.00 Million | GBX6.92 Billion | ▼ -3.0% |
| 2000 | 0.14x | GBX605.00 Million | GBX4.38 Billion | ▼ -19.4% |
| 1999 | 0.17x | GBX584.00 Million | GBX3.41 Billion | ▲ +23.9% |
| 1998 | 0.14x | GBX501.00 Million | GBX3.62 Billion | ▼ -31.6% |
| 1997 | 0.20x | GBX708.00 Million | GBX3.50 Billion | ▲ +4792.2% |
| 1996 | 0.00x | GBX-7.00 Million | GBX1.63 Billion | ▼ -186.5% |
| 1995 | 0.00x | GBX9.00 Million | GBX1.81 Billion | ▲ +69.9% |
| 1994 | 0.00x | GBX5.00 Million | GBX1.71 Billion | ▲ +105.7% |
| 1993 | -0.05x | GBX-67.80 Million | GBX1.31 Billion | ▼ -210.1% |
| 1992 | 0.05x | GBX76.50 Million | GBX1.63 Billion | ▼ -54.5% |
| 1992 | 0.10x | GBX156.40 Million | GBX1.52 Billion | — |
Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio = Operating Cash Flow / Total Liabilities. Higher is better for debt service capacity.