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RELXCHIX:RELL -0.92%74 Days Sales Outstanding is 84.36 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 82.20. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RELL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £37.73 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,064 Business Services companies, RELX ranks worse than 73.68% on this metric.
RELX's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was £2,252 Mil. RELX's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was £4,871 Mil.
Hence, RELX's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 84.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for RELX's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RELl'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 79.1 Med: 82.2 Max: 87.99
Current: 83.36
During the past 13 years, RELX's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 87.99. The lowest was 79.10. And the median was 82.20.
CHIX:RELl's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 73.68% of 1064
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 56.9
vs CHIX:RELl: 83.36
RELX's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (83.55) to Jun. 2026 (84.36).
RELX (CHIX:RELl) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
RELX Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
RELX Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RELX's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
CHIX:RELL vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, RELX's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, RELX's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RELX's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (CHIX:RELL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 84.36 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on RELX and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 82.20. Over the past decade, RELX's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 79.10 to 87.99. According to the industry distribution chart, RELX ranks #784 out of 1064 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is RELX's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
RELX's current Days Sales Outstanding of 84.36 is near median its 10-year median of 82.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 79.10 to a high of 87.99. The Business Services industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.90. RELX's value of 84.36 is 48.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RELX ranks #784 out of 1064 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RELX has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RELX's Days Sales Outstanding compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, RELX ranks #784 out of 1064 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places RELX in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.90. RELX's value of 84.36 is 48.3% above this benchmark. Historically, RELX's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 79.10 to 87.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 82.20 vs. the industry median of 56.90, 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 Sales Outstanding for a Business Services company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Business Services companies is 56.90, based on 1,064 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RELX's current Days Sales Outstanding of 84.36 is 48.3% 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on RELX and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RELX's current Days Sales Outstanding is 84.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 82.20. 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 £37.73, compared to a current price of £26.67 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 84.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 82.20 and 48.3% above the Business Services industry median of 56.90. RELX's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RELX (CHIX:RELL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 84.36 as of Jun. 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 £26.67 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £37.73.
GuruFocus considers RELX to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RELL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 84.36 (near median its 10-year median of 82.20)
GF Value™: £37.73 vs. price of £26.67 (29.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.3% above the Business Services median (#784 of 1064)
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.
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