RELX (CHIX:RELL) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 60.04% (As of Dec. 2025) — 33% Above Median


CHIX:RELL RELX PLC CHIX:RELL
76 GF Score
Price £24.63
GF Value £37.17
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is RELX Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

RELX CHIX:RELL +3.53% 76 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 60.04% as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 45.01. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RELL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £37.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,095 Business Services companies, RELX ranks better than 99.63% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. RELX's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £2,178 Mil. RELX's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £3,628 Mil. Therefore, RELX's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 60.04%.

The historical rank and industry rank for RELX's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:RELl' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.93   Med: 45.01   Max: 56.28
Current: 56.28

During the past 13 years, RELX's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 56.28%. The lowest was 34.93%. And the median was 45.01%.

CHIX:RELl's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
99.63% of 1095 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.89 vs CHIX:RELl: 56.28

RELX  (CHIX:RELl) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.


Be Aware

Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company’s earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a company’s tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.


RELX Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


RELX Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RELX's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

RELX Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
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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
Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 52.04 55.57 52.82 53.83 60.04

CHIX:RELL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, RELX's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, RELX's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RELX's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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RELX Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

RELX's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=2065/( (3753+3755)/ 2 )
=2065/3754
=55.01 %

RELX's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=2178/( (3500+3755)/ 2 )
=2178/3627.5
=60.04 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 60.04% mean?
RELX (CHIX:RELL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 60.04% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on RELX and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 45.01. Over the past decade, RELX's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 34.93 to 56.28. According to the industry distribution chart, RELX ranks #4 out of 1095 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is RELX's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
RELX's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 60.04% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 45.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.93 to a high of 56.28. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.89. RELX's value of 60.04% is 1443.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RELX ranks #4 out of 1095 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, RELX ranks #4 out of 1095 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places RELX in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.89. RELX's value of 60.04% is 1443.4% above this benchmark. Historically, RELX's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 34.93 to 56.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.01 vs. the industry median of 3.89, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 3.89, based on 1,095 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RELX's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 60.04% is 1443.4% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on RELX and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RELX's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 60.04%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 45.01. 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 £37.17, compared to a current price of £24.63 — trading 33.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 60.04%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 45.01 and 1443.4% above the Business Services industry median of 3.89. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RELX (CHIX:RELL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 60.04% 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 (CHIX:RELL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RELX stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £24.63 is trading 33.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £37.17. GuruFocus considers RELX to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RELL:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 60.04% (33% above median its 10-year median of 45.01)
  • GF Value™: £37.17 vs. price of £24.63 (33.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1443.4% above the Business Services median (#4 of 1095)

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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