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ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:RHI - US7703231032 - Common Stock

37.8 USD
-0.14 (-0.37%)
Last: 8/25/2025, 4:15:00 PM
37.8 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 8/25/2025, 4:15:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, RHI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RHI was compared to 81 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally RHI also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, RHI could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year RHI was profitable.
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.
RHI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRHI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.29%, RHI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
RHI's Return On Equity of 13.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RHI outperforms 64.20% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of RHI (7.76%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RHI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 22.98%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.68%.
The 3 year average ROIC (22.98%) for RHI is well above the current ROIC(7.76%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.29%
ROE 13.57%
ROIC 7.76%
ROA(3y)14.89%
ROA(5y)15.38%
ROE(3y)28.7%
ROE(5y)30.97%
ROIC(3y)22.98%
ROIC(5y)23.62%
RHI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRHI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

RHI has a Profit Margin (3.20%) which is in line with its industry peers.
RHI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.97%, RHI is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.21% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RHI has declined.
The Gross Margin of RHI (38.00%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RHI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.97%
PM (TTM) 3.2%
GM 38%
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%
RHI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRHI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RHI is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for RHI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
RHI has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
RHI Yearly Shares OutstandingRHI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
RHI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRHI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.00 indicates that RHI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.00, RHI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 4
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC8.9%
RHI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRHI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.57 indicates that RHI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
RHI has a Current ratio (1.57) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RHI has a Quick Ratio of 1.57. This is a normal value and indicates that RHI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.57, RHI is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.57
Quick Ratio 1.57
RHI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRHI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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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 -41.67%.
Measured over the past years, RHI shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -8.95% on average per year.
RHI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.95%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.93% on average over the past years.
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-39.73%
EPS Next 2Y-4.69%
EPS Next 3Y11.35%
EPS Next 5Y28.18%
Revenue Next Year-7.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.01%
Revenue Next 3Y1.4%
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.
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.
RHI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRHI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B 8B
RHI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRHI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.60 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.24. RHI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.05, RHI is valued on the expensive side.
RHI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.81. RHI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.6
Fwd PE 17.05
RHI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRHI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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.
RHI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RHI is cheaper than 75.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.51
EV/EBITDA 15.89
RHI Per share dataRHI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

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)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.69%
EPS Next 3Y11.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RHI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.56%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.25, 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 2.34, RHI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.56%

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
RHI Yearly Dividends per shareRHI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

RHI pays out 128.51% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of RHI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP128.51%
EPS Next 2Y-4.69%
EPS Next 3Y11.35%
RHI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRHI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
RHI Dividend Payout.RHI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RHI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ROBERT HALF INC

NYSE:RHI (8/25/2025, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 37.8 0 (0%)

37.8

-0.14 (-0.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)07-23 2025-07-23/amc
Earnings (Next)10-20 2025-10-20/amc
Inst Owners102.41%
Inst Owner Change6.4%
Ins Owners1.91%
Ins Owner Change3.64%
Market Cap3.85B
Analysts50.53
Price Target44.37 (17.38%)
Short Float %12.33%
Short Ratio5.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.56%
Yearly Dividend2.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.32%
DP128.51%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date08-25 2025-08-25 (0.59)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-25.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-53.13%
Max EPS beat(2)1.79%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-13.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-53.13%
Max EPS beat(4)2.73%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.4%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.99%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.61%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.2%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.2%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.35%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.87%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.21%
PT rev (1m)-4.92%
PT rev (3m)-12.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-25.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-46.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)-15.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.6
Fwd PE 17.05
P/S 0.69
P/FCF 13.51
P/OCF 11.16
P/B 2.93
P/tB 3.64
EV/EBITDA 15.89
EPS(TTM)1.75
EY4.63%
EPS(NY)2.22
Fwd EY5.86%
FCF(TTM)2.8
FCFY7.4%
OCF(TTM)3.39
OCFY8.96%
SpS54.74
BVpS12.89
TBVpS10.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.29%
ROE 13.57%
ROCE 10.96%
ROIC 7.76%
ROICexc 10.38%
ROICexgc 13.39%
OM 2.97%
PM (TTM) 3.2%
GM 38%
FCFM 5.11%
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 Turnover1.97
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 111.46%
Cap/Sales 1.07%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 157.27%
Profit Quality 159.92%
Current Ratio 1.57
Quick Ratio 1.57
Altman-Z 4
F-Score5
WACC8.9%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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-39.73%
EPS Next 2Y-4.69%
EPS Next 3Y11.35%
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-7.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.01%
Revenue Next 3Y1.4%
Revenue Next 5Y8.52%
EBIT growth 1Y-49.36%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.23%
EBIT growth 5Y-15.65%
EBIT Next Year-22.02%
EBIT Next 3Y15.73%
EBIT Next 5Y25.83%
FCF growth 1Y-58.33%
FCF growth 3Y-14.5%
FCF growth 5Y-5.1%
OCF growth 1Y-52.7%
OCF growth 3Y-12.04%
OCF growth 5Y-4.61%