Why the dividend investor may take a look at NYSE:RHI.

ROBERT HALF INC (NYSE:RHI) was identified as a stock worth exploring by dividend investors by our stock screener. NYSE:RHI scores well on profitability, solvency and liquidity. At the same time it seems to pay a decent dividend. We'll explore this a bit deeper below.

Deciphering NYSE:RHI's Dividend Rating

ChartMill assigns a Dividend Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different dividend aspects, including the yield, the growth and sustainability. NYSE:RHI scores a 7 out of 10:

• RHI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.75. RHI pays more dividend than 96.20% of the companies in the same industry.
• Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.22, RHI pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
• 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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
• RHI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.

Unpacking NYSE:RHI's Health Rating

ChartMill utilizes a Health Rating to assess stocks, scoring them on a scale of 0 to 10. This rating takes into account a variety of liquidity and solvency ratios, both in absolute terms and in comparison to industry peers. NYSE:RHI has earned a 9 out of 10:

• An Altman-Z score of 5.82 indicates that RHI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
• RHI's Altman-Z score of 5.82 is amongst the best of the industry. RHI outperforms 86.08% 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.
• RHI has a Current ratio of 1.76. This is in the better half of the industry: RHI outperforms 65.82% of its industry peers.
• RHI has a Quick ratio of 1.76. This is in the better half of the industry: RHI outperforms 65.82% of its industry peers.

How do we evaluate the Profitability for NYSE:RHI?

ChartMill assigns a Profitability Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different profitability ratios and margins, both absolutely, but also relative to the industry peers. NYSE:RHI scores a 7 out of 10:

• With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.71%, RHI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.54% of the companies in the same industry.
• RHI has a Return On Equity of 21.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: RHI outperforms 75.95% of its industry peers.
• The Return On Invested Capital of RHI (14.11%) is better than 75.95% of its industry peers.
• The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RHI is significantly above the industry average of 12.62%.
• The 3 year average ROIC (30.99%) for RHI is well above the current ROIC(14.11%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
• RHI's Profit Margin of 5.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RHI outperforms 65.82% of its industry peers.

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Keep in mind

This is not investing advice! The article highlights some of the observations at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and invest based on your own insights.