Relx PLC (REL) — Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio
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. See free cash flow generation of Relx PLC to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.
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Relx PLC Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio (1992–2025)
Historical debt coverage capacity for Relx PLC across 35 annual periods. Also explore Relx PLC net asset momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
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 Relx PLC stock valuation.
| 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 | — |