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). Explore Relx PLC capex to cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see REL cash flow conversion.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Relx PLC (1992–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Relx PLC. Check Relx PLC (REL) reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| 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).