ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:RHI • US7703231032
22.79 USD
-0.22 (-0.96%)
Last: Feb 25, 2026, 12:39 PM
RHI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 88 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of RHI get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. RHI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally RHI also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year RHI was profitable.
- RHI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- RHI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- RHI had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- RHI has a Return On Assets of 5.46%. This is in the better half of the industry: RHI outperforms 61.36% of its industry peers.
- RHI has a Return On Equity (12.09%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of RHI (5.55%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.46% | ||
| ROE | 12.09% | ||
| ROIC | 5.55% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- RHI has a Profit Margin of 2.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RHI outperforms 51.14% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RHI has declined.
- With a Operating Margin value of 2.17%, RHI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- RHI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.53%, RHI is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 2.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.85% | ||
| GM | 37.53% |
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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RHI is destroying value.
- 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
- RHI has an Altman-Z score of 3.29. This indicates that RHI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of RHI (3.29) is better than 65.91% 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 | 3.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC8.67%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.55 indicates that RHI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.55, RHI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.55 indicates that RHI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.55, RHI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for RHI have decreased strongly by -45.49% in the last year.
- The earnings per share for RHI have been decreasing by -13.27% on average. This is quite bad
- Looking at the last year, RHI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.20% in the last year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 46.21% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, RHI will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.3%
EPS Next 2Y33.88%
EPS Next 3Y29.25%
EPS Next 5Y46.21%
Revenue Next Year0.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.36%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.14, RHI is valued on the expensive side.
- RHI's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RHI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.98), we can say RHI is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.99 indicates a correct valuation of RHI.
- RHI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RHI to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.01), we can say RHI is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RHI is valued a bit cheaper than 64.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- RHI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RHI is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- RHI's 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 29.25% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y33.88%
EPS Next 3Y29.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- RHI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.83%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.66, RHI pays a better dividend. On top of this RHI pays more dividend than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- RHI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.83% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of RHI grows each year by 11.32%, which is quite nice.
- 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)11.32%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
- 150.26% 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.
DP150.26%
EPS Next 2Y33.88%
EPS Next 3Y29.25%
NYSE:RHI (2/25/2026, 12:39:09 PM)
22.79
-0.22 (-0.96%)
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 Owners108.4%
Inst Owner Change5.1%
Ins Owners1.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap2.31B
Revenue(TTM)5.38B
Net Income(TTM)155.52M
Analysts50.53
Price Target33.41 (46.6%)
Short Float %16.43%
Short Ratio6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.83% |
Yearly Dividend2.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.32%
DP150.26%
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)0.48%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.84%
Max EPS beat(2)1.79%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-14.12%
Min EPS beat(4)-53.13%
Max EPS beat(4)1.79%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.81%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.47%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.16%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.2%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.2%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.6%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.54%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.52%
PT rev (1m)6.79%
PT rev (3m)-6.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.99 | ||
| P/S | 0.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.89 | ||
| P/B | 1.79 | ||
| P/tB | 2.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.8 |
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY5.84%
EPS(NY)1.52
Fwd EY6.67%
FCF(TTM)2.34
FCFY10.26%
OCF(TTM)2.89
OCFY12.67%
SpS53.94
BVpS12.71
TBVpS10.2
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number19.5
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.46% | ||
| ROE | 12.09% | ||
| ROCE | 8% | ||
| ROIC | 5.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.53% | ||
| OM | 2.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.85% | ||
| GM | 37.53% | ||
| FCFM | 4.33% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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 Turnover1.92
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 105.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 170.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 152.1% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.29 |
F-Score5
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.49%
EPS 3Y-39.55%
EPS 5Y-13.27%
EPS Q2Q%-39.62%
EPS Next Y14.3%
EPS Next 2Y33.88%
EPS Next 3Y29.25%
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 2Y3.36%
Revenue Next 3Y3.31%
Revenue Next 5Y11.22%
EBIT growth 1Y-51.4%
EBIT growth 3Y-57.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-26.03%
EBIT Next Year60.73%
EBIT Next 3Y78.68%
EBIT Next 5Y43.07%
FCF growth 1Y-25.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-21.07%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
ROBERT HALF INC / RHI 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 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 14.3% 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 150.26%.