ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:RHI • US7703231032
24.76 USD
-0.15 (-0.6%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
24.85 USD
+0.09 (+0.36%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
This RHI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to RHI. RHI was compared to 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. RHI has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. RHI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally RHI also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. RHI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year RHI was profitable.
- In the past year RHI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- RHI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years RHI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.46%, RHI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of RHI (12.09%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.55%, RHI is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.86% of the companies in the same 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 (2.85%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RHI has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.17%, RHI is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- RHI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of RHI (37.53%) 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 | 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. RHI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), RHI is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for RHI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, RHI has less shares outstanding
- 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 3.34. This indicates that RHI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- RHI has a Altman-Z score of 3.34. This is in the better half of the industry: RHI outperforms 64.77% 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 | 3.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC8.79%
2.3 Liquidity
- RHI has a Current Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that RHI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- RHI's Current ratio of 1.55 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RHI outperforms 51.14% of its industry peers.
- RHI has a Quick Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that RHI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- RHI's Quick ratio of 1.55 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RHI outperforms 51.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 |
3. RHI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for RHI have decreased strongly by -45.49% in the last year.
- RHI shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -13.27% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, RHI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.20% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, RHI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.03% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, RHI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 46.21% on average per year.
- RHI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.22% yearly.
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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.62, the valuation of RHI can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RHI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- RHI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.29 indicates a correct valuation of RHI.
- RHI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- RHI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RHI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 78.41% 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 | 10.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- RHI's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as RHI's earnings are expected to grow with 29.25% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y33.88%
EPS Next 3Y29.25%
5. RHI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- RHI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.47%, which is a nice return.
- RHI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.64. RHI pays more dividend than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, RHI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.47% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of RHI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.39%!
- 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)11.39%
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%
RHI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
24.76
-0.15 (-0.6%)
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 Change5.43%
Ins Owners1.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap2.50B
Revenue(TTM)5.38B
Net Income(TTM)155.52M
Analysts51.11
Price Target33.21 (34.13%)
Short Float %21.55%
Short Ratio6.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.47% |
Yearly Dividend2.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.39%
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)6.18%
PT rev (3m)-7.26%
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 | 18.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.29 | ||
| P/S | 0.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.57 | ||
| P/B | 1.95 | ||
| P/tB | 2.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.58 |
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY5.37%
EPS(NY)1.52
Fwd EY6.14%
FCF(TTM)2.34
FCFY9.44%
OCF(TTM)2.89
OCFY11.67%
SpS53.94
BVpS12.71
TBVpS10.2
PEG (NY)1.3
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 | 3.34 |
F-Score5
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACC0.63
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 Year53.75%
EBIT Next 3Y36.31%
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%.