ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:RHI • US7703231032
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24.92 USD
-0.17 (-0.68%)
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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.
- RHI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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 in line compared to the rest of the industry. RHI outperforms 59.77% of its industry peers.
- RHI's Return On Equity of 10.42% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RHI outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
- RHI has a Return On Invested Capital (3.60%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RHI is in line with the industry average of 12.57%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.60%) for RHI is well below the 3 year average (10.81%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that RHI had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.47%, RHI is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RHI has declined.
- RHI's Operating Margin of 1.42% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RHI is outperformed by 60.92% of its industry peers.
- RHI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of RHI (37.23%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- RHI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for RHI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- 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 3.24 indicates that RHI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- RHI has a better Altman-Z score (3.24) than 66.67% 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 | 3.24 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC8.97%
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.
- The Current ratio of RHI (1.53) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.53 indicates that RHI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- RHI has a Quick ratio (1.53) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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%.
- Measured over the past years, RHI shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -13.27% on average per year.
- RHI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.20%.
- RHI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.03% yearly.
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
- RHI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 46.21% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.22% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y12.6%
EPS Next 2Y32.83%
EPS Next 3Y29.75%
EPS Next 5Y46.21%
Revenue Next Year0.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.37%
Revenue Next 3Y3.31%
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.74, RHI is valued on the expensive side.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as RHI.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.23, RHI is valued a bit cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.64, which indicates a correct 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.
- RHI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RHI is on the same level as its industry peers.
- 82.76% 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 | 9.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- RHI's earnings are expected to grow with 29.75% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y32.83%
EPS Next 3Y29.75%
5. RHI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- RHI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.28%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.79, RHI pays a better dividend. On top of this RHI pays more dividend than 96.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, RHI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.28% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of RHI grows each year by 11.39%, which is quite nice.
- 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)11.39%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
- RHI pays out 179.13% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y32.83%
EPS Next 3Y29.75%
RHI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:RHI (3/27/2026, 2:28:05 PM)
24.92
-0.17 (-0.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21/amc
Inst Owners113.37%
Inst Owner Change5.4%
Ins Owners1.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.15%
Market Cap2.52B
Revenue(TTM)5.38B
Net Income(TTM)132.99M
Analysts51.11
Price Target33.21 (33.27%)
Short Float %22.51%
Short Ratio6.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.28% |
Yearly Dividend2.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.39%
DP179.13%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
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)-0.57%
PT rev (3m)-6.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.64 | ||
| P/S | 0.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.88 | ||
| P/B | 1.98 | ||
| P/tB | 2.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.15 |
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY5.34%
EPS(NY)1.5
Fwd EY6.01%
FCF(TTM)2.64
FCFY10.59%
OCF(TTM)3.16
OCFY12.69%
SpS53.18
BVpS12.61
TBVpS10.11
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number19.43
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 | 3.24 |
F-Score5
WACC8.97%
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 Y12.6%
EPS Next 2Y32.83%
EPS Next 3Y29.75%
EPS Next 5Y46.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.42%
Revenue growth 5Y1.03%
Sales Q2Q%-5.79%
Revenue Next Year0.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.37%
Revenue Next 3Y3.31%
Revenue Next 5Y11.22%
EBIT growth 1Y-68.34%
EBIT growth 3Y-57.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-26.03%
EBIT Next Year53.75%
EBIT Next 3Y36.31%
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 6 / 10 to RHI.
What is the valuation status for RHI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ROBERT HALF INC (RHI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of RHI stock?
ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ROBERT HALF INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) is expected to grow by 12.6% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for RHI stock?
The dividend rating of ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 179.13%.