RELX (CHIX:RELL) EV-to-EBIT: 16.80 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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GF Value £36.97
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What is RELX EV-to-EBIT?

RELX CHIX:RELL -0.68% 76 EV-to-EBIT is 16.80 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 23.97. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RELL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £36.97 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 852 Business Services companies, RELX ranks worse than 69.13% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, RELX's Enterprise Value is £50,792 Mil. RELX's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £3,023 Mil. Therefore, RELX's EV-to-EBIT for today is 16.80.

The historical rank and industry rank for RELX's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:RELl' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.45   Med: 23.97   Max: 32.79
Current: 16.8

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of RELX was 32.79. The lowest was 15.45. And the median was 23.97.

CHIX:RELl's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
69.13% of 852 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.195 vs CHIX:RELl: 16.80

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. RELX's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £61,950 Mil. RELX's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £3,023 Mil. RELX's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.88%.


RELX  (CHIX:RELl) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

RELX's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=3023/61950.11732
=4.88 %

RELX's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £61,950 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. RELX's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £3,023 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


RELX EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RELX's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

RELX Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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RELX Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT 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 24.99 0.00 26.00 0.00 20.54

CHIX:RELL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, RELX's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, RELX's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RELX's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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RELX EV-to-EBIT Calculation

RELX's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=50791.772/3023
=16.80

RELX's current Enterprise Value is £50,792 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. RELX's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £3,023 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 16.80 mean?
RELX (CHIX:RELL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.80 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on RELX and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 23.97. Over the past decade, RELX's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.45 to 32.79. According to the industry distribution chart, RELX ranks #589 out of 852 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is RELX's EV-to-EBIT too high?
RELX's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.80 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 23.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.45 to a high of 32.79. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20. RELX's value of 16.80 is 50.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RELX ranks #589 out of 852 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, RELX ranks #589 out of 852 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places RELX in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20. RELX's value of 16.80 is 50.1% above this benchmark. Historically, RELX's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.45 to 32.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.97 vs. the industry median of 11.20, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.20, based on 852 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RELX's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.80 is 50.1% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on RELX and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RELX's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.80, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 23.97. 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 £36.97, compared to a current price of £24.83 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.80, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 23.97 and 50.1% above the Business Services industry median of 11.20. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RELX (CHIX:RELL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.80 as of Jul. 18, 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 £24.83 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £36.97. GuruFocus considers RELX to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RELL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 16.80 (30% below median its 10-year median of 23.97)
  • GF Value™: £36.97 vs. price of £24.83 (32.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.1% above the Business Services median (#589 of 852)

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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