REL.L vs. MSFT
Compare and contrast key facts about RELX PLC (REL.L) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT).
Performance
REL.L vs. MSFT - Performance Comparison
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REL.L vs. MSFT - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
REL.L RELX PLC | -17.48% | -15.41% | 18.77% | 38.84% | -2.70% | 37.27% | -3.44% | 20.74% | -4.64% | 22.85% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | -22.19% | 7.35% | 14.90% | 50.28% | -19.47% | 53.92% | 38.35% | 51.56% | 27.96% | 28.56% |
Different Trading Currencies
REL.L is traded in GBp, while MSFT is traded in USD. To make them comparable, the MSFT values have been converted to GBp using the latest available exchange rates.
Fundamentals
REL.L:
£45.69B
MSFT:
$2.76T
REL.L:
£2.17
MSFT:
$15.98
REL.L:
11.49
MSFT:
23.11
REL.L:
1.10
MSFT:
1.62
REL.L:
2.42
MSFT:
9.02
REL.L:
19.31
MSFT:
7.05
REL.L:
£19.02B
MSFT:
$305.45B
REL.L:
£12.24B
MSFT:
$209.50B
REL.L:
£6.42B
MSFT:
$191.39B
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, REL.L achieves a -17.48% return, which is significantly higher than MSFT's -22.19% return. Over the past 10 years, REL.L has underperformed MSFT with an annualized return of 9.17%, while MSFT has yielded a comparatively higher 23.28% annualized return.
REL.L
- 1D
- 0.65%
- 1M
- -3.22%
- YTD
- -17.48%
- 6M
- -28.76%
- 1Y
- -35.26%
- 3Y*
- 0.20%
- 5Y*
- 8.48%
- 10Y*
- 9.17%
MSFT
- 1D
- -0.45%
- 1M
- -6.27%
- YTD
- -22.19%
- 6M
- -27.43%
- 1Y
- -5.06%
- 3Y*
- 6.87%
- 5Y*
- 10.63%
- 10Y*
- 23.28%
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Return for Risk
REL.L vs. MSFT — Risk / Return Rank
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REL.L vs. MSFT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for RELX PLC (REL.L) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| REL.L | MSFT | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.13 | -0.19 | -0.95 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.56 | -0.08 | -1.48 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.78 | 0.99 | -0.21 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.69 | -0.10 | -0.59 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.54 | -0.25 | -1.29 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| REL.L | MSFT | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -1.13 | -0.19 | -0.95 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.40 | 0.42 | -0.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.43 | 0.86 | -0.43 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.38 | 0.68 | -0.30 |
Correlation
The correlation between REL.L and MSFT is 0.25, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
REL.L vs. MSFT - Dividend Comparison
REL.L's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.58%, more than MSFT's 0.94% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
REL.L RELX PLC | 2.58% | 2.13% | 1.65% | 1.80% | 2.24% | 1.99% | 2.55% | 2.27% | 2.48% | 2.15% | 2.25% | 2.21% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 0.94% | 0.70% | 0.73% | 0.74% | 1.06% | 0.68% | 0.94% | 1.20% | 1.69% | 1.86% | 2.37% | 2.33% |
Drawdowns
REL.L vs. MSFT - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum REL.L drawdown since its inception was -50.99%, which is greater than MSFT's maximum drawdown of -40.05%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for REL.L and MSFT.
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Drawdown Indicators
| REL.L | MSFT | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -50.99% | -69.38% | +18.39% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -50.99% | -33.91% | -17.08% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -50.99% | -37.15% | -13.84% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -50.99% | -37.15% | -13.84% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -39.32% | -31.58% | -7.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.84% | -21.77% | +9.93% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 22.95% | 12.61% | +10.34% |
Volatility
REL.L vs. MSFT - Volatility Comparison
RELX PLC (REL.L) has a higher volatility of 6.67% compared to Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) at 5.50%. This indicates that REL.L's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than MSFT based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| REL.L | MSFT | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.67% | 5.50% | +1.17% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 26.95% | 18.82% | +8.13% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 31.00% | 26.89% | +4.11% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 20.96% | 25.37% | -4.41% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 21.23% | 27.13% | -5.90% |
Financials
REL.L vs. MSFT - Financials Comparison
This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between RELX PLC and Microsoft Corporation. You can select fields from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to easily visualize and compare the financial health of both companies.
Total Revenue: Total amount of money received from sales and other business activities
REL.L vs. MSFT - Profitability Comparison
REL.L - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, RELX PLC reported a gross profit of 3.09B and revenue of 4.85B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 63.8%.
MSFT - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Microsoft Corporation reported a gross profit of 55.30B and revenue of 81.27B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 68.0%.
REL.L - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, RELX PLC reported an operating income of 1.52B and revenue of 4.85B, resulting in an operating margin of 31.4%.
MSFT - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Microsoft Corporation reported an operating income of 38.28B and revenue of 81.27B, resulting in an operating margin of 47.1%.
REL.L - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, RELX PLC reported a net income of 1.09B and revenue of 4.85B, resulting in a net margin of 22.5%.
MSFT - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Microsoft Corporation reported a net income of 38.46B and revenue of 81.27B, resulting in a net margin of 47.3%.