RELXRELX +1.36%78 Days Payable is 214.02 as of Dec. 2025, which is 838% above its 10-year median of 22.82. GuruFocus rates RELX with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 943 Business Services companies, RELX ranks better than 83.78% on this metric.
RELX's average Accounts Payable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,564 Mil. RELX's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,186 Mil.
Hence, RELX's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 214.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for RELX's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
RELX'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.26 Med: 22.82 Max: 150.64
Current: 150.64
During the past 13 years, RELX's highest Days Payable was 150.64. The lowest was 14.26. And the median was 22.82.
RELX's Days Payable is ranked better than 83.78% of 943
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 46.92
vs RELX: 150.64
RELX's Days Payable
increased
from Dec. 2024 (207.70) to Dec. 2025 (214.02).
It may suggest that RELXdelayed paying its suppliers.
RELX Days Payable Related Terms
RELX Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RELX's Days Payable 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, RELX's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, RELX's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RELX's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
RELX's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (RELX) has a Days Payable of 214.02 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on RELX and its competitors. This is 838% above median its historical median of 22.82. Over the past decade, RELX's Days Payable has ranged from 14.26 to 150.64. According to the industry distribution chart, RELX ranks #153 out of 943 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is RELX's Days Payable too high?
RELX's current Days Payable of 214.02 is 838% above median its 10-year median of 22.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.26 to a high of 150.64. The Business Services industry median Days Payable is 46.92. RELX's value of 214.02 is 356.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RELX ranks #153 out of 943 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 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RELX's Days Payable compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, RELX ranks #153 out of 943 companies for Days Payable. This places RELX in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 46.92. RELX's value of 214.02 is 356.1% above this benchmark. Historically, RELX's own Days Payable has ranged from 14.26 to 150.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.82 vs. the industry median of 46.92, 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 Days Payable for a Business Services company?
The median Days Payable among Business Services companies is 46.92, based on 943 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RELX's current Days Payable of 214.02 is 356.1% 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on RELX and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Payable is 46.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RELX's current Days Payable is 214.02, which is 838% above median its own 10-year median of 22.82. 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 (RELX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $49.17, compared to a current price of $31.34 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 214.02, which is 838% above median its 10-year median of 22.82 and 356.1% above the Business Services industry median of 46.92. RELX's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RELX (RELX), the current Days Payable is 214.02 as of Dec. 2025. 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 (RELX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RELX stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $31.34 is trading 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $49.17.
GuruFocus considers RELX to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RELX:
Days Payable: 214.02 (838% above median its 10-year median of 22.82)
GF Value™: $49.17 vs. price of $31.34 (36.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 356.1% above the Business Services median (#153 of 943)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RELX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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