RLX Technology Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

RLX Technology has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 9.5%, while the Tobacco industry saw earnings growing at 9.5% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 18% per year. RLX Technology's return on equity is 4.2%, and it has net margins of 29.8%.

Key information

9.5%

Earnings growth rate

10.7%

EPS growth rate

Tobacco Industry Growth18.1%
Revenue growth rate-18.0%
Return on equity4.2%
Net Margin29.8%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX)?

Sep 14
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX)?

RLX Technology: Bright Spots Amid Results Miss

Aug 21

Shareholders Should Be Pleased With RLX Technology Inc.'s (NYSE:RLX) Price

Aug 08
Shareholders Should Be Pleased With RLX Technology Inc.'s (NYSE:RLX) Price

Is There Now An Opportunity In RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX)?

May 30
Is There Now An Opportunity In RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX)?

Is RLX Technology (NYSE:RLX) A Risky Investment?

Apr 22
Is RLX Technology (NYSE:RLX) A Risky Investment?

RLX: Focus On Both Q4 Results And Outlook (Rating Upgrade)

Mar 19

Are Investors Undervaluing RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX) By 48%?

Feb 11
Are Investors Undervaluing RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX) By 48%?

At US$2.08, Is It Time To Put RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX) On Your Watch List?

Dec 20
At US$2.08, Is It Time To Put RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX) On Your Watch List?

RLX Stabilizes As Air Clears In New Regulatory Environment

Nov 22

RLX: Negative Read-Throughs From Contract Manufacturer's Recent Results

Nov 01

The RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX) Analysts Have Been Trimming Their Sales Forecasts

Aug 29
The RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX) Analysts Have Been Trimming Their Sales Forecasts

RLX Holds Breath As Illegal Vaping Slows Its Rebound

Aug 24

RLX Technology: A Potential Miss For Upcoming Results

Aug 04

When Should You Buy RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX)?

Jul 18
When Should You Buy RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX)?

RLX Technology (NYSE:RLX) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Jun 08
RLX Technology (NYSE:RLX) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

RLX Technology: Recent Share Price Correction Is Justified

May 26

RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX) Shares Could Be 46% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Apr 25
RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX) Shares Could Be 46% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Weak Statutory Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For RLX Technology (NYSE:RLX)

Mar 17
Weak Statutory Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For RLX Technology (NYSE:RLX)

The RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX) Analysts Have Been Trimming Their Sales Forecasts

Mar 16
The RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX) Analysts Have Been Trimming Their Sales Forecasts

Do RLX Technology's (NYSE:RLX) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Mar 11
Do RLX Technology's (NYSE:RLX) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At RLX Technology (NYSE:RLX)

Feb 09
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At RLX Technology (NYSE:RLX)

Investor Optimism Abounds RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX) But Growth Is Lacking

Jan 25
Investor Optimism Abounds RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX) But Growth Is Lacking

Adding RLX Technology To My Long Term Value Portfolio

Jan 15

RLX Technology: A Positive Side To New Chinese Vaping Regulations

Dec 12

RLX Technology Inc.'s (NYSE:RLX) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 29% Above Its Share Price

Nov 17
RLX Technology Inc.'s (NYSE:RLX) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 29% Above Its Share Price

RLX Technology Non-GAAP EPADS of $0.04, revenue of $146.8M

Nov 16

RLX Technology Non-GAAP EPADS of $0.073, revenue of $333.5M

Sep 21

We Like RLX Technology's (NYSE:RLX) Returns And Here's How They're Trending

Aug 23
We Like RLX Technology's (NYSE:RLX) Returns And Here's How They're Trending

RLX Technology gets license for manufacturing enterprise in China

Jul 22

Here's What's Concerning About RLX Technology's (NYSE:RLX) Returns On Capital

May 09
Here's What's Concerning About RLX Technology's (NYSE:RLX) Returns On Capital

Vaping Leader RLX Gets Doused By Latest Regulatory Wave

Apr 27

Some RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX) Analysts Just Made A Major Cut To Next Year's Estimates

Mar 16
Some RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX) Analysts Just Made A Major Cut To Next Year's Estimates

RLX Technology Continues Investment As Regulatory Clarity Awaits

Feb 15

RLX Technology's (NYSE:RLX) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Feb 07
RLX Technology's (NYSE:RLX) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

RLX Technology: $2.2 Billion In Cash, And A Growing Business Model

Dec 14

RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX) Just Reported Earnings, And Analysts Cut Their Target Price

Dec 07
RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX) Just Reported Earnings, And Analysts Cut Their Target Price

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How RLX Technology makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:RLX Revenue, expenses and earnings (CNY Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 242,15964378878
30 Jun 241,87865372084
31 Mar 241,590723532128
31 Dec 231,244534712173
30 Sep 231,08192961280
30 Jun 231,726421848296
31 Mar 233,6906791,257370
31 Dec 225,2801,441925317
30 Sep 226,8972,163647205
30 Jun 227,5292,634440115
31 Mar 227,8372,997199-8
31 Dec 218,5212,0251,193180
30 Sep 218,2351,2941,623371
30 Jun 217,6793282,162454
31 Mar 215,850-4072,112487
31 Dec 203,820-1281,215299
30 Sep 202,61258740105
31 Dec 191,5494849332
31 Dec 181330552

Quality Earnings: RLX has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: RLX's current net profit margins (29.8%) are higher than last year (8.5%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: RLX's earnings have grown by 9.5% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: RLX's earnings growth over the past year (596.5%) exceeds its 5-year average (9.5% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: RLX earnings growth over the past year (596.5%) exceeded the Tobacco industry 2.3%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: RLX's Return on Equity (4.2%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/19 16:30
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/19 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Sources

RLX Technology Inc. is covered by 13 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Luzi LiBofA Global Research
Lucy YuBofA Global Research
Zhuonan XuChina International Capital Corporation Limited