RELX (CHIX:RELL) Buyback Yield %: 3.71 (As of Jun. 30, 2026) — 126% Above Median


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Price £23.64
GF Value £37.15
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is RELX Buyback Yield %?

RELX CHIX:RELL -0.04% 76 Buyback Yield % is 3.71 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 126% above its 10-year median of 1.64. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RELL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £37.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 431 Business Services companies, RELX ranks better than 85.85% on this metric.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

RELX's current buyback yield was 3.71%.


RELX Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RELX's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

RELX Buyback Yield % Chart

RELX Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.07 1.20 1.38 1.53 2.80

RELX Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.38 1.45 1.53 1.85 2.79

CHIX:RELL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, RELX's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


RELX Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, RELX's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RELX's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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RELX Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

RELX's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-1500 + -34) / 54790.11732
=2.80%

RELX's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-1500 + -34) / 54790.11732
=2.80%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of 3.71 mean?
RELX (CHIX:RELL) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.71 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on RELX and its competitors. This is 126% above median its historical median of 1.64. According to the industry distribution chart, RELX ranks #61 out of 431 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is RELX's Buyback Yield % too high?
RELX's current Buyback Yield % of 3.71 is 126% above median its 10-year median of 1.64. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.07. RELX's value of 3.71 is 5200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RELX ranks #61 out of 431 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RELX has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RELX's Buyback Yield % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, RELX ranks #61 out of 431 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places RELX in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.07. RELX's value of 3.71 is 5200% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.64 vs. the industry median of 0.07, RELX has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.07, based on 431 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RELX's current Buyback Yield % of 3.71 is 5200% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on RELX and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RELX's current Buyback Yield % is 3.71, which is 126% above median its own 10-year median of 1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RELX stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RELX (CHIX:RELL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £37.15, compared to a current price of £23.64 — trading 36.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.71, which is 126% above median its 10-year median of 1.64 and 5200% above the Business Services industry median of 0.07. RELX's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RELX (CHIX:RELL), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.71 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is RELX (CHIX:RELL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RELX stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £23.64 is trading 36.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £37.15. GuruFocus considers RELX to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RELL:

  • Buyback Yield %: 3.71 (126% above median its 10-year median of 1.64)
  • GF Value™: £37.15 vs. price of £23.64 (36.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5200% above the Business Services median (#61 of 431)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RELL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


RELX Business Description

Address 1-3 Strand, London, GBR, WC2N 5JR
RELX is a developer of information-based analytics and decision tools designed to support research, risk assessment, legal work, and business operations. The company offers data analytics, scientific and technical information resources, legal research tools, and event management platforms. This enables professionals, researchers, legal teams, and businesses to make informed decisions and improve operational efficiency.
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