RELX (CHIX:RELL) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 4.46 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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CHIX:RELL RELX PLC CHIX:RELL
76 GF Score
Price £26.33
GF Value £37.56
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is RELX Shares Buyback Ratio %?

RELX CHIX:RELL +1.00% 76 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.46 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RELL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £37.56 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. RELX's current shares buyback ratio was 4.46%.

RELX Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

RELX Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RELX's Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

RELX Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.14 1.03 1.47 1.36 1.99

RELX Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 0.99 0.38 1.32 0.68 3.81
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RELX Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

RELX's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(1855.942 - 1819.061) / 1855.942
=1.99%

RELX's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(1819.061 - 1749.800) / 1819.061
=3.81%

* 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % →
What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 4.46 mean?
RELX (CHIX:RELL) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 4.46 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on RELX and its competitors.
Is RELX's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
RELX's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.46. 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
RELX's Shares Buyback Ratio % of 4.46 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Buyback Ratio % for a Business Services company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Shares Buyback Ratio % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on RELX and its competitors. RELX's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.46. 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 £37.56, compared to a current price of £26.33 — trading 29.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.46. RELX's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RELX (CHIX:RELL), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 4.46 as of Aug. 08, 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 £26.33 is trading 29.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £37.56. GuruFocus considers RELX to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RELL:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 4.46
  • GF Value™: £37.56 vs. price of £26.33 (29.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs

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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