RELXRELX +1.13%78 Pretax Margin % is 30.25% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 24.08. GuruFocus rates RELX with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, RELX ranks better than 92.46% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. RELX's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,964 Mil. RELX's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $6,491 Mil. Therefore, RELX's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 30.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for RELX's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
RELX'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.86 Med: 24.08 Max: 28.68
Current: 28.68
RELX's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 92.46% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs RELX: 28.68
RELX (NYSE:RELX) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
RELX Pretax Margin % Related Terms
RELX Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RELX's Pretax Margin % 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 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, RELX's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, RELX's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RELX's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* 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 Pretax Margin % of 30.25% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on RELX and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 24.08. Over the past decade, RELX's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 20.86 to 28.68. According to the industry distribution chart, RELX ranks #81 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is RELX's Pretax Margin % too high?
RELX's current Pretax Margin % of 30.25% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 24.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.86 to a high of 28.68. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. RELX's value of 30.25% is 465.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RELX ranks #81 out of 1074 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 Pretax Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, RELX ranks #81 out of 1074 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places RELX in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. RELX's value of 30.25% is 465.4% above this benchmark. Historically, RELX's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 20.86 to 28.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.08 vs. the industry median of 5.35, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.35, based on 1,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RELX's current Pretax Margin % of 30.25% is 465.4% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on RELX and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RELX's current Pretax Margin % is 30.25%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 24.08. 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 $48.38, compared to a current price of $31.27 — trading 35.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 30.25%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 24.08 and 465.4% above the Business Services industry median of 5.35. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RELX (RELX), the current Pretax Margin % is 30.25% 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 $31.27 is trading 35.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $48.38.
GuruFocus considers RELX to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RELX:
Pretax Margin %: 30.25% (26% above median its 10-year median of 24.08)
GF Value™: $48.38 vs. price of $31.27 (35.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 465.4% above the Business Services median (#81 of 1074)
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.
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