ROBERT HALF INC (RHI)

US7703231032 - Common Stock

65.35  -0.21 (-0.32%)

Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, RHI scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RHI was compared to 82 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. RHI scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. RHI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally RHI also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes RHI very considerable for dividend investing!



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

RHI had positive earnings in the past year.
RHI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
RHI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years RHI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

RHI has a Return On Assets of 10.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RHI outperforms 84.81% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.26%, RHI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.22% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.11%, RHI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.95% of the companies in the same industry.
RHI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 30.99%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.65%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.11%) for RHI is well below the 3 year average (30.99%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that RHI had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.71%
ROE 21.26%
ROIC 14.11%
ROA(3y)18.71%
ROA(5y)17.55%
ROE(3y)37.06%
ROE(5y)35.26%
ROIC(3y)30.99%
ROIC(5y)27.87%

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.26%, RHI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.09% of the companies in the same industry.
RHI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
RHI has a Operating Margin (5.46%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RHI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
RHI has a Gross Margin (39.51%) which is in line with its industry peers.
RHI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.46%
PM (TTM) 5.26%
GM 39.51%
OM growth 3Y2.45%
OM growth 5Y-6.78%
PM growth 3Y2.37%
PM growth 5Y-2.99%
GM growth 3Y0.75%
GM growth 5Y-0.63%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

RHI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
RHI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for RHI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
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 5.67. This indicates that RHI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
RHI has a better Altman-Z score (5.67) than 86.08% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 5.67
ROIC/WACC1.62
WACC8.72%

2.3 Liquidity

RHI has a Current Ratio of 1.76. 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 better Current ratio (1.76) than 65.82% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.76 indicates that RHI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
RHI's Quick ratio of 1.76 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RHI outperforms 65.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.76
Quick Ratio 1.76

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

RHI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -40.48%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.51% on average over the past years.
The Revenue for RHI has decreased by -13.46% in the past year. This is quite bad
RHI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.96% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.48%
EPS 3Y12.61%
EPS 5Y1.51%
EPS Q2Q%-34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.46%
Revenue growth 3Y7.76%
Revenue growth 5Y1.96%
Sales Q2Q%-10.18%

3.2 Future

RHI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.60% yearly.
RHI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.49% yearly.
EPS Next Y-33.88%
EPS Next 2Y-7.28%
EPS Next 3Y5.46%
EPS Next 5Y15.6%
Revenue Next Year-9.33%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.41%
Revenue Next 3Y1.14%
Revenue Next 5Y5.49%

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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.78, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of RHI.
RHI's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 31.46. RHI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.64 indicates a rather expensive 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.63. RHI is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.78
Fwd PE 19.64

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RHI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RHI is cheaper than 60.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RHI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.61
EV/EBITDA 16.49

4.3 Compensation for Growth

RHI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)14.39
EPS Next 2Y-7.28%
EPS Next 3Y5.46%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RHI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.15%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.71, RHI pays a better dividend. On top of this RHI pays more dividend than 96.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.18, RHI pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.15%

5.2 History

The dividend of RHI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.53%!
RHI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)11.53%
Div Incr Years19
Div Non Decr Years19

5.3 Sustainability

67.83% 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.
DP67.83%
EPS Next 2Y-7.28%
EPS Next 3Y5.46%

ROBERT HALF INC

NYSE:RHI (10/22/2024, 1:28:57 PM)

65.35

-0.21 (-0.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
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Market Cap6.80B
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PE 21.78
Fwd PE 19.64
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PEG (5Y)14.39
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.71%
ROE 21.26%
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ROICexgc
OM 5.46%
PM (TTM) 5.26%
GM 39.51%
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Asset Turnover2.04
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Debt/Equity 0
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Current Ratio 1.76
Quick Ratio 1.76
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EPS 3Y12.61%
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