Relx PLC (REL) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Latest as of December 2025:
0.99x
Relx PLC (REL) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.99x as of December 2025. Free cash flow of GBX1.45 Billion represents 1% of operating cash flow (GBX1.45 Billion). Read Relx PLC (REL) financial obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
FCF Generation Index
0.99x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF
Free Cash Flow
GBX1.45 Billion
GBX
Operating Cash Flow
GBX1.45 Billion
GBX
Capital Expenditures
GBX9.00 Million
GBX
Relx PLC Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1992–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Relx PLC across 29 annual periods. Explore Relx PLC capital spending ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Relx PLC (1992–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Relx PLC. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Relx PLC stock valuation.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (GBX) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.99x | GBX2.85 Billion | GBX2.88 Billion | GBX21.00 Million | ▲ +21.9% |
| 2024 | 0.81x | GBX2.12 Billion | GBX2.61 Billion | GBX484.00 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.81x | GBX2.00 Billion | GBX2.46 Billion | GBX477.00 Million | ▼ -0.5% |
| 2022 | 0.82x | GBX1.97 Billion | GBX2.40 Billion | GBX436.00 Million | ▼ -1.7% |
| 2021 | 0.83x | GBX1.68 Billion | GBX2.02 Billion | GBX337.00 Million | ▲ +7.7% |
| 2020 | 0.77x | GBX1.23 Billion | GBX1.60 Billion | GBX362.00 Million | ▼ -5.5% |
| 2019 | 0.82x | GBX1.71 Billion | GBX2.09 Billion | GBX380.00 Million | ▲ +0.1% |
| 2018 | 0.82x | GBX1.62 Billion | GBX1.99 Billion | GBX362.00 Million | ▲ +1.1% |
| 2017 | 0.81x | GBX1.49 Billion | GBX1.85 Billion | GBX354.00 Million | ▲ +0.8% |
| 2016 | 0.80x | GBX1.35 Billion | GBX1.68 Billion | GBX333.00 Million | ▲ +2.6% |
| 2015 | 0.78x | GBX1.10 Billion | GBX1.41 Billion | GBX307.00 Million | ▼ -2.8% |
| 2014 | 0.80x | GBX1.11 Billion | GBX1.38 Billion | GBX270.00 Million | ▲ +3.4% |
| 2013 | 0.78x | GBX1.08 Billion | GBX1.39 Billion | GBX308.00 Million | ▲ +1.9% |
| 2012 | 0.76x | GBX1.07 Billion | GBX1.41 Billion | GBX333.00 Million | ▼ -7.5% |
| 2007 | 0.83x | GBX684.00 Million | GBX829.00 Million | GBX145.00 Million | ▲ +24.1% |
| 2006 | 0.66x | GBX389.00 Million | GBX585.00 Million | GBX196.00 Million | ▲ +384.0% |
| 2005 | -0.23x | GBX-37.00 Million | GBX158.00 Million | GBX195.00 Million | ▲ +13.8% |
| 2004 | -0.27x | GBX-41.00 Million | GBX151.00 Million | GBX192.00 Million | ▼ -134.2% |
| 2003 | 0.79x | GBX601.00 Million | GBX756.00 Million | GBX155.00 Million | ▲ +3.2% |
| 2002 | 0.77x | GBX546.00 Million | GBX709.00 Million | GBX163.00 Million | ▼ -5.1% |
| 2001 | 0.81x | GBX752.00 Million | GBX927.00 Million | GBX175.00 Million | ▲ +5.8% |
| 2000 | 0.77x | GBX464.00 Million | GBX605.00 Million | GBX141.00 Million | ▲ +0.2% |
| 1999 | 0.77x | GBX447.00 Million | GBX584.00 Million | GBX137.00 Million | ▲ +9.6% |
| 1998 | 0.70x | GBX350.00 Million | GBX501.00 Million | GBX151.00 Million | ▼ -12.6% |
| 1997 | 0.80x | GBX566.00 Million | GBX708.00 Million | GBX142.00 Million | ▼ -20.1% |
| 1995 | 1.00x | GBX9.00 Million | GBX9.00 Million | GBX0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1.00x | GBX5.00 Million | GBX5.00 Million | GBX0.00 | ▲ +75.1% |
| 1992 | 0.57x | GBX43.70 Million | GBX76.50 Million | GBX32.80 Million | ▼ -25.8% |
| 1992 | 0.77x | GBX120.40 Million | GBX156.40 Million | GBX36.00 Million | — |
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).