ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:RHI • US7703231032
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-2.27 (-7.7%)
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This RHI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. RHI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- RHI had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year RHI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years RHI has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years RHI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- RHI's Return On Assets of 4.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RHI outperforms 60.47% of its industry peers.
- RHI's Return On Equity of 10.42% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RHI outperforms 59.30% of its industry peers.
- RHI's Return On Invested Capital of 3.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RHI outperforms 44.19% of its industry peers.
- RHI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.81%. This is below the industry average of 12.84%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (10.81%) for RHI is well above the current ROIC(3.60%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.66% | ||
| ROE | 10.42% | ||
| ROIC | 3.6% |
ROA(3y)9.04%
ROA(5y)13.92%
ROE(3y)18.19%
ROE(5y)27.97%
ROIC(3y)10.81%
ROIC(5y)20.69%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of RHI (2.47%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- RHI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- RHI has a worse Operating Margin (1.42%) than 61.63% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RHI has declined.
- RHI has a Gross Margin (37.23%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RHI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.47% | ||
| GM | 37.23% |
OM growth 3Y-52.74%
OM growth 5Y-26.79%
PM growth 3Y-35.21%
PM growth 5Y-16.23%
GM growth 3Y-4.5%
GM growth 5Y-1.12%
2. RHI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RHI is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for RHI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, RHI has less shares outstanding
- There is no outstanding debt for RHI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.42 indicates that RHI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- RHI has a better Altman-Z score (3.42) than 66.28% of its industry peers.
- RHI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.42 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC8.94%
2.3 Liquidity
- RHI has a Current Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that RHI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- RHI has a Current ratio of 1.53. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RHI outperforms 48.84% of its industry peers.
- RHI has a Quick Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that RHI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- RHI has a Quick ratio of 1.53. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RHI outperforms 48.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 |
3. RHI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- RHI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -45.49%.
- RHI shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -13.27% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -7.20% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, RHI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.03% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.49%
EPS 3Y-39.55%
EPS 5Y-13.27%
EPS Q2Q%-39.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.42%
Revenue growth 5Y1.03%
Sales Q2Q%-5.79%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 46.21% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.22% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y11.01%
EPS Next 2Y32.26%
EPS Next 3Y28.79%
EPS Next 5Y46.21%
Revenue Next Year0.5%
Revenue Next 2Y3.19%
Revenue Next 3Y2.93%
Revenue Next 5Y11.22%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. RHI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.45 indicates a rather expensive valuation of RHI.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RHI is on the same level as its industry peers.
- RHI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.47.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.42, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of RHI.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RHI is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.62, RHI is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as RHI.
- RHI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RHI is cheaper than 76.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- RHI's earnings are expected to grow with 28.79% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.86
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y32.26%
EPS Next 3Y28.79%
5. RHI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.94%, RHI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.77, RHI pays a better dividend. On top of this RHI pays more dividend than 96.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, RHI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.94% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of RHI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.39%!
- RHI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- RHI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.39%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
- 179.13% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RHI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- RHI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP179.13%
EPS Next 2Y32.26%
EPS Next 3Y28.79%
RHI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
27.2
-2.27 (-7.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)04-23 2026-04-23/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners113.44%
Inst Owner Change-0.12%
Ins Owners2.22%
Ins Owner Change6.4%
Market Cap2.78B
Revenue(TTM)5.38B
Net Income(TTM)132.99M
Analysts51.11
Price Target30.47 (12.02%)
Short Float %23.63%
Short Ratio6.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.94% |
Yearly Dividend2.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.39%
DP179.13%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date02-25 2026-02-25 (0.59)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.58%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.84%
Max EPS beat(2)6%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-53.13%
Max EPS beat(4)6%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.04%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.94%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.99%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.03%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.2%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.54%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.41%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.68%
PT rev (1m)-8.25%
PT rev (3m)-2.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.7 | ||
| P/B | 2.18 | ||
| P/tB | 2.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.87 |
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY4.89%
EPS(NY)1.48
Fwd EY5.43%
FCF(TTM)2.61
FCFY9.59%
OCF(TTM)3.13
OCFY11.5%
SpS52.58
BVpS12.47
TBVpS10
PEG (NY)1.86
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number19.3188 (-28.97%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.66% | ||
| ROE | 10.42% | ||
| ROCE | 5.2% | ||
| ROIC | 3.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.04% | ||
| OM | 1.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.47% | ||
| GM | 37.23% | ||
| FCFM | 4.96% |
ROA(3y)9.04%
ROA(5y)13.92%
ROE(3y)18.19%
ROE(5y)27.97%
ROIC(3y)10.81%
ROIC(5y)20.69%
ROICexc(3y)17.47%
ROICexc(5y)33.47%
ROICexgc(3y)22.76%
ROICexgc(5y)43.41%
ROCE(3y)15.58%
ROCE(5y)29.82%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-55.51%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-26.96%
ROICexc growth 3Y-56.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y-27.1%
OM growth 3Y-52.74%
OM growth 5Y-26.79%
PM growth 3Y-35.21%
PM growth 5Y-16.23%
GM growth 3Y-4.5%
GM growth 5Y-1.12%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 102.41% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.99% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 339.83 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 249.26% | ||
| Profit Quality | 200.62% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.42 |
F-Score5
WACC8.94%
ROIC/WACC0.4
Cap/Depr(3y)97.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.82%
Profit Quality(3y)161.71%
Profit Quality(5y)134.88%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.49%
EPS 3Y-39.55%
EPS 5Y-13.27%
EPS Q2Q%-39.62%
EPS Next Y11.01%
EPS Next 2Y32.26%
EPS Next 3Y28.79%
EPS Next 5Y46.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.42%
Revenue growth 5Y1.03%
Sales Q2Q%-5.79%
Revenue Next Year0.5%
Revenue Next 2Y3.19%
Revenue Next 3Y2.93%
Revenue Next 5Y11.22%
EBIT growth 1Y-68.34%
EBIT growth 3Y-57.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-26.03%
EBIT Next Year53.64%
EBIT Next 3Y35.43%
EBIT Next 5Y43.07%
FCF growth 1Y-24.66%
FCF growth 3Y-24.61%
FCF growth 5Y-13.88%
OCF growth 1Y-22.05%
OCF growth 3Y-22.36%
OCF growth 5Y-11.71%
ROBERT HALF INC / RHI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to RHI.
What is the valuation status for RHI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ROBERT HALF INC (RHI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) stock?
ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of ROBERT HALF INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) is 20.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.18.
What is the expected EPS growth for ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) is expected to grow by 11.01% in the next year.