Relx PLC (REL) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Relx PLC (REL) has total liabilities worth GBX12.37 Billion GBX (≈ $1.50 Million USD) as of December 2025. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities.
Relx PLC - Total Liabilities Trend (1986–2025)
This chart illustrates how Relx PLC's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Relx PLC working capital to net assets to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Relx PLC Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Relx PLC ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
SK Discovery Co Ltd
KO:006120
|
Korea | ₩10.75 Trillion |
|
Italtile Ltd
JSE:ITE
|
South Africa | ZAC1.97 Billion |
|
Allied Supreme Corp
TW:4770
|
Taiwan | NT$2.45 Billion |
|
ODDITY Tech Ltd. Class A Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:ODD
|
USA | $728.45 Million |
|
Tianjin LVYIN Landscape and Ecology Construction Co Ltd
SHE:002887
|
China | CN¥1.58 Billion |
|
Echoiq Ltd
AU:EIQ
|
Australia | AU$718.61K |
|
Blumar
SN:BLUMAR
|
Chile | CL$545.16 Million |
|
Jiangxi Naipu Mining Machinery
SHE:300818
|
China | CN¥1.85 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1986–2025)
This chart breaks down Relx PLC's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see REL stock market capitalisation.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.49 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 5.23 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.84 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how Relx PLC's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Relx PLC (1986–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Relx PLC from 1986 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | GBX12.37 Billion ≈ $1.50 Million |
+6.35% |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX11.63 Billion ≈ $1.41 Million |
+1.32% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX11.48 Billion ≈ $1.40 Million |
-4.94% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX12.07 Billion ≈ $1.47 Million |
+13.55% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX10.63 Billion ≈ $1.29 Million |
-11.71% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX12.04 Billion ≈ $1.47 Million |
+3.84% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX11.60 Billion ≈ $1.41 Million |
-0.35% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX11.64 Billion ≈ $1.42 Million |
+17.47% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX9.91 Billion ≈ $1.21 Million |
-9.63% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX10.96 Billion ≈ $1.33 Million |
+21.74% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX9.01 Billion ≈ $1.10 Million |
+0.64% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX8.95 Billion ≈ $1.09 Million |
+10.88% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX8.07 Billion ≈ $982.13K |
-7.22% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX8.70 Billion ≈ $1.06 Million |
+76.73% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX4.92 Billion ≈ $598.97K |
+1.28% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX4.86 Billion ≈ $591.38K |
-4.04% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX5.07 Billion ≈ $616.29K |
-19.44% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX6.29 Billion ≈ $764.97K |
+74.73% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX3.60 Billion ≈ $437.80K |
+3.80% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX3.47 Billion ≈ $421.78K |
-8.25% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX3.78 Billion ≈ $459.69K |
+13.82% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX3.32 Billion ≈ $403.88K |
+9.19% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX3.04 Billion ≈ $369.90K |
-5.57% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX3.22 Billion ≈ $391.72K |
-53.45% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX6.92 Billion ≈ $841.48K |
+57.90% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX4.38 Billion ≈ $532.92K |
+28.48% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX3.41 Billion ≈ $414.78K |
-5.93% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX3.62 Billion ≈ $440.94K |
+3.45% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX3.50 Billion ≈ $426.21K |
+115.56% |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX1.63 Billion ≈ $197.73K |
-10.07% |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX1.81 Billion ≈ $219.87K |
+5.92% |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX1.71 Billion ≈ $207.57K |
+29.94% |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX1.31 Billion ≈ $159.75K |
-19.50% |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX1.63 Billion ≈ $198.46K |
+7.46% |
| 1992-03-31 | GBX1.52 Billion ≈ $184.67K |
+13.21% |
| 1991-03-31 | GBX1.34 Billion ≈ $163.12K |
+4.59% |
| 1990-03-31 | GBX1.28 Billion ≈ $155.97K |
+64.35% |
| 1989-03-31 | GBX780.00 Million ≈ $94.90K |
-11.03% |
| 1988-03-31 | GBX876.70 Million ≈ $106.67K |
+14.27% |
| 1987-03-31 | GBX767.20 Million ≈ $93.35K |
+21.87% |
| 1986-03-31 | GBX629.50 Million ≈ $76.59K |
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About 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