Relx PLC (REL) - Net Assets

Latest as of December 2025: GBX2.39 Billion GBX ≈ $290.79K USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Relx PLC (REL) has net assets worth GBX2.39 Billion GBX (≈ $290.79K USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX14.76 Billion ≈ $1.80 Million USD) and total liabilities (GBX12.37 Billion ≈ $1.50 Million USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check REL asset liquidity ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets GBX2.39 Billion
% of Total Assets 16.2%
Annual Growth Rate 3.39%
5-Year Change -25.87%
10-Year Change 1.36%
Growth Volatility 33.3

Relx PLC - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)

This chart illustrates how Relx PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Relx PLC assets under control for the complete picture of this company's asset base.

Annual Net Assets for Relx PLC (1986–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Relx PLC from 1986 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see how much is Relx PLC worth.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-12-31 GBX2.39 Billion
≈ $290.79K		 -31.79%
2024-12-31 GBX3.50 Billion
≈ $426.34K		 +1.89%
2023-12-31 GBX3.44 Billion
≈ $418.43K		 -8.39%
2022-12-31 GBX3.75 Billion
≈ $456.75K		 +16.44%
2021-12-31 GBX3.22 Billion
≈ $392.27K		 +53.45%
2020-12-31 GBX2.10 Billion
≈ $255.63K		 -4.06%
2019-12-31 GBX2.19 Billion
≈ $266.46K		 -7.16%
2018-12-31 GBX2.36 Billion
≈ $287.02K		 -0.63%
2017-12-31 GBX2.37 Billion
≈ $288.85K		 +0.68%
2016-12-31 GBX2.36 Billion
≈ $286.90K		 +8.26%
2015-12-31 GBX2.18 Billion
≈ $265.00K		 +1.92%
2014-12-31 GBX2.14 Billion
≈ $260.01K		 -11.80%
2013-12-31 GBX2.42 Billion
≈ $294.81K		 +4.71%
2012-12-31 GBX2.31 Billion
≈ $281.55K		 +99.10%
2011-12-31 GBX1.16 Billion
≈ $141.41K		 +11.52%
2010-12-31 GBX1.04 Billion
≈ $126.80K		 +12.00%
2009-12-31 GBX930.51 Million
≈ $113.22K		 +79.31%
2008-12-31 GBX518.95 Million
≈ $63.14K		 -67.04%
2007-12-31 GBX1.57 Billion
≈ $191.55K		 +50.38%
2006-12-31 GBX1.05 Billion
≈ $127.38K		 -0.30%
2005-12-31 GBX1.05 Billion
≈ $127.76K		 +18.37%
2004-12-31 GBX887.13 Million
≈ $107.94K		 -31.44%
2003-12-31 GBX1.29 Billion
≈ $157.43K		 -7.59%
2002-12-31 GBX1.40 Billion
≈ $170.37K		 -52.08%
2001-12-31 GBX2.92 Billion
≈ $355.52K		 -4.13%
2000-12-31 GBX3.05 Billion
≈ $370.85K		 +63.61%
1999-12-31 GBX1.86 Billion
≈ $226.67K		 -12.78%
1998-12-31 GBX2.14 Billion
≈ $259.89K		 +42.40%
1997-12-31 GBX1.50 Billion
≈ $182.51K		 +36.65%
1996-12-31 GBX1.10 Billion
≈ $133.56K		 -0.38%
1995-12-31 GBX1.10 Billion
≈ $134.07K		 +45.87%
1994-12-31 GBX755.41 Million
≈ $91.91K		 -16.88%
1993-12-31 GBX908.82 Million
≈ $110.58K		 -36.63%
1992-12-31 GBX1.43 Billion
≈ $174.50K		 +4.40%
1992-03-31 GBX1.37 Billion
≈ $167.14K		 +4.35%
1991-03-31 GBX1.32 Billion
≈ $160.17K		 -4.48%
1990-03-31 GBX1.38 Billion
≈ $167.67K		 -6.46%
1989-03-31 GBX1.47 Billion
≈ $179.25K		 +48.34%
1988-03-31 GBX993.10 Million
≈ $120.83K		 +42.32%
1987-03-31 GBX697.80 Million
≈ $84.90K		 +9.98%
1986-03-31 GBX634.50 Million
≈ $77.20K		 --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Relx PLC's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.

Equity Composition Insights

  • Retained earnings have decreased by 100.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Common Stock GBX264.00 Million 11.16%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX129.00 Million 5.45%
Other Components GBX1.97 Billion 83.39%
Total Equity GBX2.37 Billion 100.00%

Relx PLC Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Relx PLC ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
Nilfisk Holding A/S
CO:NLFSK
 $589.93 Million
SmartFinancial, Inc.
NASDAQ:SMBK
 $590.02 Million
JL MAG RARE-EARTH H YC1
F:3KLA
 $590.10 Million
SunCoke Energy Inc
NYSE:SXC
 $590.12 Million
Xinxiang Tianli Energy Co. Ltd. A
SHE:301152
 $589.72 Million
Chularat Hospital Public Company Limited
BK:CHG-R
 $589.72 Million
Altin Yunus Cesme Turistik Tesisler AS
IS:AYCES
 $589.61 Million
Zhenhai PetroChem Engineering
SHG:603637
 $589.57 Million

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Relx PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 3,481,000,000 to 2,366,000,000, a change of -1,115,000,000 (-32.0%).
  • Net income of 2,065,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 1,181,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 1,576,000,000 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 2,197,000,000.
  • Other factors increased equity by 1,774,000,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX2.06 Billion +87.28%
Dividends Paid GBX1.18 Billion -49.92%
Share Repurchases GBX1.58 Billion -66.61%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-2.20 Billion -92.86%
Other Changes GBX1.77 Billion +74.98%
Total Change GBX- -32.03%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Relx PLC's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.

Valuation Insights

  • Current price-to-book ratio: 2102.18x
  • The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
  • The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 8176.17x to 2102.18x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1986-03-31 GBX0.33 GBX2698.00 x
1987-03-31 GBX0.36 GBX2698.00 x
1988-03-31 GBX0.48 GBX2698.00 x
1989-03-31 GBX0.66 GBX2698.00 x
1990-03-31 GBX0.62 GBX2698.00 x
1991-03-31 GBX0.59 GBX2698.00 x
1992-03-31 GBX0.61 GBX2698.00 x
1992-12-31 GBX0.64 GBX2698.00 x
1993-12-31 GBX0.40 GBX2698.00 x
1994-12-31 GBX0.33 GBX2698.00 x
1995-12-31 GBX0.49 GBX2698.00 x
1996-12-31 GBX0.48 GBX2698.00 x
1997-12-31 GBX0.65 GBX2698.00 x
1998-12-31 GBX0.92 GBX2698.00 x
1999-12-31 GBX0.80 GBX2698.00 x
2000-12-31 GBX1.30 GBX2698.00 x
2001-12-31 GBX1.13 GBX2698.00 x
2002-12-31 GBX0.54 GBX2698.00 x
2003-12-31 GBX0.50 GBX2698.00 x
2004-12-31 GBX0.34 GBX2698.00 x
2005-12-31 GBX0.40 GBX2698.00 x
2006-12-31 GBX0.41 GBX2698.00 x
2007-12-31 GBX0.61 GBX2698.00 x
2008-12-31 GBX0.23 GBX2698.00 x
2009-12-31 GBX0.40 GBX2698.00 x
2010-12-31 GBX0.42 GBX2698.00 x
2011-12-31 GBX0.47 GBX2698.00 x
2012-12-31 GBX0.93 GBX2698.00 x
2013-12-31 GBX1.07 GBX2698.00 x
2014-12-31 GBX0.97 GBX2698.00 x
2015-12-31 GBX1.01 GBX2698.00 x
2016-12-31 GBX1.12 GBX2698.00 x
2017-12-31 GBX1.16 GBX2698.00 x
2018-12-31 GBX1.17 GBX2698.00 x
2019-12-31 GBX1.11 GBX2698.00 x
2020-12-31 GBX1.08 GBX2698.00 x
2021-12-31 GBX1.67 GBX2698.00 x
2022-12-31 GBX1.96 GBX2698.00 x
2023-12-31 GBX1.82 GBX2698.00 x
2024-12-31 GBX1.85 GBX2698.00 x
2025-12-31 GBX1.28 GBX2698.00 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Relx PLC utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.

Capital Efficiency Insights

  • Current Return on Equity (ROE): 87.28%
  • The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 21.53%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.65x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 6.24x
  • Recent ROE (87.28%) is above the historical average (31.91%), indicating improving capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1986 12.63% 4.12% 1.53x 2.01x GBX16.56 Million
1987 18.48% 6.54% 1.33x 2.12x GBX58.57 Million
1988 29.33% 14.38% 1.08x 1.90x GBX190.54 Million
1989 33.99% 32.04% 0.69x 1.54x GBX351.54 Million
1990 15.42% 13.39% 0.59x 1.94x GBX74.27 Million
1991 10.44% 8.64% 0.59x 2.03x GBX5.71 Million
1992 11.96% 10.02% 0.56x 2.12x GBX26.78 Million
1992 5.17% 6.17% 0.39x 2.15x GBX-68.82 Million
1993 21.86% 13.34% 0.67x 2.46x GBX107.04 Million
1994 31.21% 14.51% 0.65x 3.30x GBX158.33 Million
1995 25.33% 14.35% 0.66x 2.66x GBX167.63 Million
1996 27.67% 16.89% 0.66x 2.49x GBX192.84 Million
1997 13.92% 6.09% 0.68x 3.35x GBX58.60 Million
1998 36.24% 24.19% 0.55x 2.70x GBX559.00 Million
1999 -3.40% -1.86% 0.64x 2.84x GBX-248.50 Million
2000 1.09% 0.88% 0.51x 2.44x GBX-271.10 Million
2001 4.32% 2.76% 0.46x 3.37x GBX-165.70 Million
2002 6.36% 3.35% 0.57x 3.31x GBX-50.79 Million
2003 13.14% 6.49% 0.60x 3.37x GBX40.38 Million
2004 16.93% 5.85% 0.61x 4.78x GBX60.99 Million
2005 11.09% 4.23% 0.57x 4.63x GBX11.36 Million
2006 28.74% 12.53% 0.53x 4.34x GBX194.90 Million
2007 54.08% 34.98% 0.47x 3.30x GBX691.40 Million
2008 34.20% 6.11% 0.41x 13.50x GBX122.00 Million
2009 19.40% 5.53% 0.54x 6.54x GBX86.10 Million
2010 25.43% 8.16% 0.54x 5.74x GBX158.56 Million
2011 25.29% 9.15% 0.52x 5.30x GBX175.65 Million
2012 46.89% 17.48% 0.56x 4.83x GBX841.00 Million
2013 46.44% 18.39% 0.58x 4.39x GBX871.00 Million
2014 45.35% 16.54% 0.52x 5.26x GBX744.40 Million
2015 47.01% 16.88% 0.53x 5.22x GBX793.60 Million
2016 50.04% 16.84% 0.52x 5.74x GBX929.00 Million
2017 70.51% 22.56% 0.60x 5.22x GBX1.42 Billion
2018 61.06% 18.98% 0.54x 6.01x GBX1.19 Billion
2019 69.48% 19.11% 0.57x 6.37x GBX1.29 Billion
2020 58.31% 17.22% 0.50x 6.74x GBX1.01 Billion
2021 45.51% 20.31% 0.52x 4.29x GBX1.15 Billion
2022 43.27% 19.10% 0.54x 4.19x GBX1.26 Billion
2023 51.47% 19.44% 0.61x 4.31x GBX1.44 Billion
2024 55.56% 20.50% 0.62x 4.35x GBX1.59 Billion
2025 87.28% 21.53% 0.65x 6.24x GBX1.83 Billion

Industry Comparison

This section compares Relx PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Business Services industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Specialty Business Services
  • Average net assets among peers: $495,512
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -38.78%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Relx PLC (REL) GBX2.39 Billion 12.63% 5.17x $589.76 Million
Capita PLC (CPI) $41.80 Million -392.58% 40.71x $4.50 Million
CPPGroup Plc (CPP) $33.08 Million 36.33% 1.74x $67.59K
Christie Group plc (CTG) $-34.00K 0.00% 0.00x $467.74K
De La Rue PLC (DLAR) $-29.20 Million 0.00% 0.00x $3.18 Million
DSW Capital PLC (DSW) $10.02 Million 9.83% 0.55x $137.60K
Franchise Brands PLC (FRAN) $23.19 Million -0.48% 0.74x $3.32 Million
GenIP PLC (GNIP) $1.27 Million -69.71% 0.28x $14.60K
Inspired Plc (INSE) $64.83 Million 14.85% 1.46x $134.49K
Intertek Group PLC (ITRK) $-213.70 Million 0.00% 0.00x $89.74 Million
Johnson Service Group Plc (JSG) $73.70 Million 13.98% 1.95x $6.02 Million

About Relx PLC

LSE:REL UK Specialty Business Services
Market Cap
$589.76 Million
GBX4.85 Trillion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#11701 Global
#43 in UK
Share Price
GBX2698.00
Change (1 day)
+0.60%
52-Week Range
GBX2013.00 - GBX4129.00
All Time High
GBX4135.00
Categories
Companies in UK Specialty Business Services
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