Relx PLC
RELX PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers in North America, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Risk; Scientific, Technical & Medical; Legal; and Exhibitions. The Risk segment offers information-based analytics and decision tools that combine public and industry specific con… Read more
Relx PLC (RLXXF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: $2.19 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Relx PLC (RLXXF) has net assets worth $2.19 Billion USD as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($14.32 Billion) and total liabilities ($12.13 Billion). 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.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $2.19 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 15.32% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.48% |
| 5-Year Change | 66.78% |
| 10-Year Change | 60.88% |
| Growth Volatility | 33.19 |
Relx PLC - Net Assets Trend (1985–2024)
This chart illustrates how Relx PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Relx PLC (1985–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Relx PLC from 1985 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $3.50 Billion | +1.89% |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.44 Billion | -8.39% |
| 2022-12-31 | $3.75 Billion | +16.44% |
| 2021-12-31 | $3.22 Billion | +53.45% |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.10 Billion | -4.06% |
| 2019-12-31 | $2.19 Billion | -7.16% |
| 2018-12-31 | $2.36 Billion | -0.63% |
| 2017-12-31 | $2.37 Billion | +0.68% |
| 2016-12-31 | $2.36 Billion | +8.26% |
| 2015-12-31 | $2.18 Billion | +1.92% |
| 2014-12-31 | $2.14 Billion | -11.80% |
| 2013-12-31 | $2.42 Billion | +4.71% |
| 2012-12-31 | $2.31 Billion | +99.10% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.16 Billion | +11.52% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.04 Billion | +12.00% |
| 2009-12-31 | $930.51 Million | +79.31% |
| 2008-12-31 | $518.95 Million | -67.04% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.57 Billion | +50.38% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.05 Billion | -0.30% |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.05 Billion | +18.37% |
| 2004-12-31 | $887.13 Million | -63.73% |
| 2003-12-31 | $2.45 Billion | -8.25% |
| 2002-12-31 | $2.67 Billion | -8.76% |
| 2001-12-31 | $2.92 Billion | -4.13% |
| 2000-12-31 | $3.05 Billion | +63.61% |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.86 Billion | -12.78% |
| 1998-12-31 | $2.14 Billion | +42.40% |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.50 Billion | +36.65% |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.10 Billion | -0.38% |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.10 Billion | +45.87% |
| 1994-12-31 | $755.41 Million | -16.88% |
| 1993-12-31 | $908.82 Million | -36.63% |
| 1992-12-31 | $1.43 Billion | +8.95% |
| 1991-12-31 | $1.32 Billion | 0.00% |
| 1990-12-31 | $1.32 Billion | -4.48% |
| 1989-12-31 | $1.38 Billion | -6.46% |
| 1988-12-31 | $1.47 Billion | +48.34% |
| 1987-12-31 | $993.10 Million | +42.32% |
| 1986-12-31 | $697.80 Million | +9.98% |
| 1985-12-31 | $634.50 Million | -- |
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 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $272.00 Million | 7.81% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $2.33 Billion | 66.82% |
| Other Components | $883.00 Million | 25.37% |
| Total Equity | $3.48 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 |
|---|---|
|
Schlumberger Ltd.
LSE:0SCL
|
$56.51 Billion |
|
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
PINK:BUDFF
|
$56.52 Billion |
|
Deutsche Bank AG
NYSE:DB
|
$56.60 Billion |
|
Eni S.p.A
F:ENI1
|
$56.76 Billion |
|
Aflac Incorporated
NYSE:AFL
|
$56.35 Billion |
|
Baker Hughes Co
NASDAQ:BKR
|
$56.21 Billion |
|
Truist Financial Corp
NYSE:TFC
|
$56.15 Billion |
|
Lloyds Banking Group plc
PINK:LLDTF
|
$55.77 Billion |
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 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 3,460,000,000 to 3,481,000,000, a change of 21,000,000 (0.6%).
- Net income of 1,934,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 1,121,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,075,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 146,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 165,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $1.93 Billion | +55.56% |
| Dividends Paid | $1.12 Billion | -32.2% |
| Share Repurchases | $1.07 Billion | -30.88% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $146.00 Million | +4.19% |
| Other Changes | $165.00 Million | +4.74% |
| Total Change | $- | 0.61% |
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: 26.37x
- 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 increased from 9.26x to 26.37x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $5.28 | $48.91 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $5.78 | $48.91 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $7.68 | $48.91 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $10.67 | $48.91 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $9.93 | $48.91 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $2.36 | $48.91 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $2.36 | $48.91 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $2.56 | $48.91 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $1.61 | $48.91 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.33 | $48.91 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $0.49 | $48.91 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $0.48 | $48.91 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $0.65 | $48.91 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $0.92 | $48.91 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $0.80 | $48.91 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.30 | $48.91 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.13 | $48.91 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.03 | $48.91 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $0.95 | $48.91 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $0.34 | $48.91 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $0.40 | $48.91 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $0.41 | $48.91 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $0.61 | $48.91 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $0.23 | $48.91 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $0.40 | $48.91 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $0.42 | $48.91 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $0.47 | $48.91 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $0.93 | $48.91 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.07 | $48.91 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $0.97 | $48.91 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.01 | $48.91 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $1.12 | $48.91 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.16 | $48.91 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.17 | $48.91 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.11 | $48.91 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.08 | $48.91 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.67 | $48.91 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.96 | $48.91 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.82 | $48.91 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.85 | $48.91 | 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): 55.56%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 20.50%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.62x
- • Equity Multiplier: 4.35x
- Recent ROE (55.56%) is above the historical average (30.26%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 12.63% | 4.12% | 1.53x | 2.01x | $16.56 Million |
| 1986 | 18.48% | 6.54% | 1.33x | 2.12x | $58.57 Million |
| 1987 | 29.33% | 14.38% | 1.08x | 1.90x | $190.54 Million |
| 1988 | 33.99% | 32.04% | 0.69x | 1.54x | $351.54 Million |
| 1989 | 15.42% | 13.39% | 0.59x | 1.94x | $74.27 Million |
| 1990 | 10.44% | 8.64% | 0.59x | 2.03x | $5.71 Million |
| 1991 | 10.44% | 8.64% | 0.59x | 2.03x | $5.71 Million |
| 1992 | 5.17% | 6.17% | 0.39x | 2.15x | $-68.82 Million |
| 1993 | 21.86% | 13.34% | 0.67x | 2.46x | $107.04 Million |
| 1994 | 31.21% | 14.51% | 0.65x | 3.30x | $158.33 Million |
| 1995 | 25.33% | 14.35% | 0.66x | 2.66x | $167.63 Million |
| 1996 | 27.67% | 16.89% | 0.66x | 2.49x | $192.84 Million |
| 1997 | 13.92% | 6.09% | 0.68x | 3.35x | $58.60 Million |
| 1998 | 36.24% | 24.19% | 0.55x | 2.70x | $559.00 Million |
| 1999 | -3.40% | -1.86% | 0.64x | 2.84x | $-248.50 Million |
| 2000 | 1.09% | 0.88% | 0.51x | 2.44x | $-271.10 Million |
| 2001 | 4.32% | 2.76% | 0.46x | 3.37x | $-165.70 Million |
| 2002 | 3.34% | 3.35% | 0.30x | 3.29x | $-177.03 Million |
| 2003 | 6.95% | 6.49% | 0.32x | 3.37x | $-74.27 Million |
| 2004 | 16.93% | 5.85% | 0.61x | 4.78x | $60.99 Million |
| 2005 | 11.09% | 4.23% | 0.57x | 4.63x | $11.36 Million |
| 2006 | 28.74% | 12.53% | 0.53x | 4.34x | $194.90 Million |
| 2007 | 54.08% | 34.98% | 0.47x | 3.30x | $691.40 Million |
| 2008 | 34.20% | 6.11% | 0.41x | 13.50x | $122.00 Million |
| 2009 | 19.40% | 5.53% | 0.54x | 6.54x | $86.10 Million |
| 2010 | 25.43% | 8.16% | 0.54x | 5.74x | $158.56 Million |
| 2011 | 25.29% | 9.15% | 0.52x | 5.30x | $175.65 Million |
| 2012 | 46.89% | 17.48% | 0.56x | 4.83x | $841.00 Million |
| 2013 | 46.44% | 18.39% | 0.58x | 4.39x | $871.00 Million |
| 2014 | 45.35% | 16.54% | 0.52x | 5.26x | $744.40 Million |
| 2015 | 47.01% | 16.88% | 0.53x | 5.22x | $793.60 Million |
| 2016 | 50.04% | 16.84% | 0.52x | 5.74x | $929.00 Million |
| 2017 | 70.51% | 22.56% | 0.60x | 5.22x | $1.42 Billion |
| 2018 | 61.06% | 18.98% | 0.54x | 6.01x | $1.19 Billion |
| 2019 | 69.48% | 19.11% | 0.57x | 6.37x | $1.29 Billion |
| 2020 | 58.31% | 17.22% | 0.50x | 6.74x | $1.01 Billion |
| 2021 | 45.51% | 20.31% | 0.52x | 4.29x | $1.15 Billion |
| 2022 | 43.27% | 19.10% | 0.54x | 4.19x | $1.26 Billion |
| 2023 | 51.47% | 19.44% | 0.61x | 4.31x | $1.44 Billion |
| 2024 | 55.56% | 20.50% | 0.62x | 4.35x | $1.59 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: $772,489,888
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -12.22%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relx PLC (RLXXF) | $2.19 Billion | 12.63% | 5.53x | $56.43 Billion |
| All American Pet Co (AAPT) | $-1.12 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $0.97 |
| ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM) | $61.90 Million | 11.47% | 1.78x | $2.27 Billion |
| ADM Endeavors Inc (ADMQ) | $284.02K | -124.30% | 3.55x | $3.87 Million |
| Amentum Holdings Inc. (AMTM) | $4.55 Billion | -1.80% | 1.63x | $4.20 Billion |
| Anacomp Inc (ANMP) | $101.14 Million | -0.68% | 0.63x | $976.94K |
| Rich Sparkle Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (ANPA) | $5.65 Million | 2.35% | 0.50x | $30.94 Million |
| Applus Services S.A (APLUF) | $642.95 Million | 7.56% | 2.78x | $16.82 Million |
| ARC Document Solutions Inc (ARC) | $-35.01 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $110.98 Million |
| Aramark Holdings (ARMK) | $2.75 Billion | -16.80% | 4.72x | $10.51 Billion |
| Atento S.A. (ATTOF) | $-348.87 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $945.48 |