RELX (RELX) vs. Waste Connections (WCN)
This page compares RELX (RELX) with Waste Connections (WCN) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
RELX (RELX) and Waste Connections (WCN) both fall under the Commercial & Professional Services industry group, but RELX is classified in Professional Services while WCN is classified in Commercial Services & Supplies.
Waste Connections (WCN) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while RELX (RELX) is an ADR tied to a foreign-share or depositary-receipt structure — compare with FX exposure, program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Symbol | RELX | WCN |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Relx PLC Sponsored ADR | Waste Connections Inc. |
| Country/Region | United Kingdom | Canada |
| GICS Sector | Industrials | Industrials |
| GICS Industry Group | Commercial & Professional Services | Commercial & Professional Services |
| GICS Industry | Professional Services | Commercial Services & Supplies |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Research & Consulting Services | Environmental & Facilities Services |
| Market Capitalization | 61.46 billion USD | 40.04 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | October 6, 1994 | May 22, 1998 |
| Security Type | ADR | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
RELX (RELX) at 23.29 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Waste Connections (WCN) at 38.43 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — WCN carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.
RELX
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
23.29
- Max
- 61.59
- Q3
- 37.73
- Median
- 21.70
- Q1
- 14.64
- Min
- 5.06
WCN
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
38.43
- Max
- 61.59
- Q3
- 37.73
- Median
- 21.70
- Q1
- 14.64
- Min
- 5.06
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Both RELX (RELX) at 6.42 and Waste Connections (WCN) at 4.17 command a richer price per dollar of sales than most peers, sitting in the upper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile of their industries.
RELX
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
6.42
- Max
- 6.53
- Q3
- 3.23
- Median
- 1.28
- Q1
- 0.65
- Min
- 0.08
WCN
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
4.17
- Max
- 6.53
- Q3
- 3.23
- Median
- 1.28
- Q1
- 0.65
- Min
- 0.08
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Waste Connections (WCN) at 4.89 sits near its industry’s typical Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while RELX (RELX) at 79.69 prices above its benchmark range — RELX looks rich relative to book.
RELX
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
79.69
- Max
- 8.95
- Q3
- 6.08
- Median
- 2.89
- Q1
- 1.90
- Min
- -4.28
WCN
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
4.89
- Max
- 8.95
- Q3
- 6.08
- Median
- 2.89
- Q1
- 1.90
- Min
- -4.28
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | RELX | WCN |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 23.29 | 38.43 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 6.42 | 4.17 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 79.69 | 4.89 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 3.51% | 2.64% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
RELX (RELX) posts Return on Equity (TTM) of 70.51%, above its industry benchmark range, while Waste Connections (WCN) at 13.12% sits closer to the industry mid-range.
RELX
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
70.51%
- Max
- 53.04%
- Q3
- 25.65%
- Median
- 13.99%
- Q1
- 2.65%
- Min
- -26.88%
WCN
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
13.12%
- Max
- 53.04%
- Q3
- 25.65%
- Median
- 13.99%
- Q1
- 2.65%
- Min
- -26.88%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
RELX (RELX) at 21.53% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Waste Connections (WCN) at 10.97%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.
RELX
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
21.53%
- Max
- 26.63%
- Q3
- 11.56%
- Median
- 6.26%
- Q1
- 1.18%
- Min
- -13.34%
WCN
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
10.97%
- Max
- 26.63%
- Q3
- 11.56%
- Median
- 6.26%
- Q1
- 1.18%
- Min
- -13.34%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both RELX (RELX) at 31.41% and Waste Connections (WCN) at 18.75% squeeze more operating profit from each sales dollar than most peers, ranking in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile of their industries.
RELX
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
31.41%
- Max
- 37.53%
- Q3
- 17.67%
- Median
- 9.37%
- Q1
- 3.13%
- Min
- -4.52%
WCN
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
18.75%
- Max
- 37.53%
- Q3
- 17.67%
- Median
- 9.37%
- Q1
- 3.13%
- Min
- -4.52%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | RELX | WCN |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 70.51% | 13.12% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 12.49% | 5.47% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 21.53% | 10.97% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 31.41% | 18.75% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 66.29% | 42.50% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | RELX | WCN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 1.65% | 6.14% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 3.89% | 9.49% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | RELX | WCN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 8.63% | 74.48% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 9.76% | 8.78% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both RELX (RELX) at 0.49 and Waste Connections (WCN) at 0.69 run Current Ratio (MRQ) in the tighter-liquidity quartile of industry peers, leaving thinner cushions against current liabilities than typical competitors.
RELX
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
0.49
- Max
- 3.17
- Q3
- 2.01
- Median
- 1.51
- Q1
- 1.13
- Min
- 0.45
WCN
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
0.69
- Max
- 3.17
- Q3
- 2.01
- Median
- 1.51
- Q1
- 1.13
- Min
- 0.45
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Waste Connections (WCN) at 1.17 is around its industry mid-range for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), while RELX (RELX) at 3.04 sits above its industry benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.
RELX
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
3.04
- Max
- 2.61
- Q3
- 1.39
- Median
- 0.94
- Q1
- 0.45
- Min
- 0.01
WCN
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
1.17
- Max
- 2.61
- Q3
- 1.39
- Median
- 0.94
- Q1
- 0.45
- Min
- 0.01
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | RELX | WCN |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.49 | 0.69 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 3.04 | 1.17 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.23 | 3.04 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
RELX (RELX) at 2.63% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Waste Connections (WCN) at 0.89%, which sits around the industry mid-range.
RELX
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
2.63%
- Max
- 5.28%
- Q3
- 2.29%
- Median
- 0.97%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
WCN
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
0.89%
- Max
- 5.28%
- Q3
- 2.29%
- Median
- 0.97%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Waste Connections (WCN) at 32.44% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. RELX (RELX) at 57.42% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.
RELX
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
57.42%
- Max
- 79.70%
- Q3
- 36.60%
- Median
- 16.11%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
WCN
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
32.44%
- Max
- 79.70%
- Q3
- 36.60%
- Median
- 16.11%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | RELX | WCN |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.63% | 0.89% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 57.42% | 32.44% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | RELX | WCN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | -34.08% | -18.71% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 30.54% | 21.56% |
| Beta | 0.72 | 0.50 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 2.97M | 1.54M |