ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:RHI - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US7703231032 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall RHI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated RHI against 82 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. RHI is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. RHI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. RHI also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes RHI very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
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.
Each year in the past 5 years RHI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.61%, RHI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.83% of the companies in the same industry.
RHI has a better Return On Equity (15.63%) than 63.41% of its industry peers.
RHI has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.26%) than 69.51% of its industry peers.
RHI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 22.98%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.36%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.26%) for RHI is well below the 3 year average (22.98%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that RHI had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.61% | ||
| ROE | 15.63% | ||
| ROIC | 11.26% |
ROA(3y)14.89%
ROA(5y)15.38%
ROE(3y)28.7%
ROE(5y)30.97%
ROIC(3y)22.98%
ROIC(5y)23.62%
1.3 Margins
RHI has a Profit Margin (3.62%) which is in line with its industry peers.
RHI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.22%, RHI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.12% of the companies in the same industry.
RHI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
RHI has a Gross Margin of 38.50%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RHI outperforms 54.88% of 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 | 4.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.62% | ||
| GM | 38.5% |
OM growth 3Y-28.69%
OM growth 5Y-14.85%
PM growth 3Y-22.33%
PM growth 5Y-10.31%
GM growth 3Y-2.42%
GM growth 5Y-1.38%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RHI is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, RHI has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, RHI has less shares outstanding
RHI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
RHI has an Altman-Z score of 4.31. This indicates that RHI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
RHI's Altman-Z score of 4.31 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RHI outperforms 74.39% of its industry peers.
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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.31 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC8.87%
2.3 Liquidity
RHI has a Current Ratio of 1.65. This is a normal value and indicates that RHI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of RHI (1.65) is better than 63.41% of its industry peers.
RHI has a Quick Ratio of 1.65. 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 1.65. This is in the better half of the industry: RHI outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.65 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for RHI have decreased strongly by -41.67% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -8.95% on average over the past years.
RHI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.95%.
Measured over the past years, RHI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.93% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.67%
EPS 3Y-23.03%
EPS 5Y-8.95%
EPS Q2Q%-37.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.95%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.56%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.93%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%
3.2 Future
RHI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 28.18% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, RHI will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-28.76%
EPS Next 2Y5.3%
EPS Next 3Y18.48%
EPS Next 5Y28.18%
Revenue Next Year-7%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.89%
Revenue Next 3Y1.49%
Revenue Next 5Y8.52%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.14, the valuation of RHI can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RHI is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RHI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.24), we can say RHI is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.03, RHI is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RHI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RHI is cheaper than 67.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.42, RHI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
67.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RHI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
76.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RHI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
RHI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as RHI's earnings are expected to grow with 18.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.3%
EPS Next 3Y18.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.39%, RHI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of RHI has falen by -21.35%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.23, RHI pays a better dividend. On top of this RHI pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, RHI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.39% |
5.2 History
The dividend of RHI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.32%!
RHI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
RHI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.32%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
109.23% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RHI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of RHI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP109.23%
EPS Next 2Y5.3%
EPS Next 3Y18.48%
35.25
-0.09 (-0.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.23%
Inst Owner Change1.43%
Ins Owners1.91%
Ins Owner Change3.64%
Market Cap3.60B
Analysts50.53
Price Target46.67 (32.4%)
Short Float %12.35%
Short Ratio6.26
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.39% |
Yearly Dividend2.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.32%
DP109.23%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-28.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-53.13%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.32%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-15.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-53.13%
Max EPS beat(4)2.73%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.24%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.16%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.13%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.19%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.48%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.87%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.13%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.86%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-22.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-29.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.03 | ||
| P/S | 0.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.81 | ||
| P/B | 2.74 | ||
| P/tB | 3.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.16 |
EPS(TTM)1.75
EY4.96%
EPS(NY)2.71
Fwd EY7.67%
FCF(TTM)3.04
FCFY8.61%
OCF(TTM)3.59
OCFY10.19%
SpS55.52
BVpS12.85
TBVpS10.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.61% | ||
| ROE | 15.63% | ||
| ROCE | 15.89% | ||
| ROIC | 11.26% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.32% | ||
| OM | 4.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.62% | ||
| GM | 38.5% | ||
| FCFM | 5.47% |
ROA(3y)14.89%
ROA(5y)15.38%
ROE(3y)28.7%
ROE(5y)30.97%
ROIC(3y)22.98%
ROIC(5y)23.62%
ROICexc(3y)37.16%
ROICexc(5y)38.31%
ROICexgc(3y)48.04%
ROICexgc(5y)49.78%
ROCE(3y)32.44%
ROCE(5y)33.36%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-32.53%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-13.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y-32.51%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.55%
OM growth 3Y-28.69%
OM growth 5Y-14.85%
PM growth 3Y-22.33%
PM growth 5Y-10.31%
GM growth 3Y-2.42%
GM growth 5Y-1.38%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover2.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 106.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 125.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | 151.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.31 |
F-Score5
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC1.27
Cap/Depr(3y)104.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.75%
Profit Quality(3y)126.38%
Profit Quality(5y)131.52%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.67%
EPS 3Y-23.03%
EPS 5Y-8.95%
EPS Q2Q%-37.88%
EPS Next Y-28.76%
EPS Next 2Y5.3%
EPS Next 3Y18.48%
EPS Next 5Y28.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.95%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.56%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.93%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%
Revenue Next Year-7%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.89%
Revenue Next 3Y1.49%
Revenue Next 5Y8.52%
EBIT growth 1Y-35.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.23%
EBIT growth 5Y-15.65%
EBIT Next Year-11.31%
EBIT Next 3Y20.98%
EBIT Next 5Y25.83%
FCF growth 1Y-50.35%
FCF growth 3Y-14.5%
FCF growth 5Y-5.1%
OCF growth 1Y-46.03%
OCF growth 3Y-12.04%
OCF growth 5Y-4.61%