ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:RHI • US7703231032
34.61 USD
+7.52 (+27.76%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
34.5018 USD
-0.11 (-0.31%)
After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:16:56 PM
Overall RHI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated RHI against 89 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While RHI has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. RHI has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally RHI also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make RHI suitable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- RHI had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year RHI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- RHI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years RHI 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- RHI has a Return On Assets of 5.46%. This is in the better half of the industry: RHI outperforms 62.92% of its industry peers.
- RHI has a better Return On Equity (12.09%) than 60.67% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of RHI (5.66%) 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 12.02%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.66%) for RHI is well below the 3 year average (22.98%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that RHI had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.46% | ||
| ROE | 12.09% | ||
| ROIC | 5.66% |
ROA(3y)14.89%
ROA(5y)15.38%
ROE(3y)28.7%
ROE(5y)30.97%
ROIC(3y)22.98%
ROIC(5y)23.62%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 2.85%, RHI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 46.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- RHI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- RHI has a Gross Margin (37.53%) which 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-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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RHI is creating 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 3.72. This indicates that RHI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.72, RHI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.03% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC8.9%
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 53.93% 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.55, RHI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.06% 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.
- RHI shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -13.27% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.49%
EPS 3Y-39.55%
EPS 5Y-13.27%
EPS Q2Q%-39.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
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.
- 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 Y26.94%
EPS Next 2Y39%
EPS Next 3Y81.78%
EPS Next 5Y46.21%
Revenue Next Year0.76%
Revenue Next 2Y3.97%
Revenue Next 3Y15.84%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.02, which means the current valuation is very expensive for RHI.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RHI is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.32, RHI is valued at the same level.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.50 indicates a rather expensive 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.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RHI to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say RHI is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- RHI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RHI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RHI is cheaper than 77.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- RHI's earnings are expected to grow with 81.78% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y39%
EPS Next 3Y81.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- RHI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.71%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.47, RHI pays a better dividend. On top of this RHI pays more dividend than 96.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, RHI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.71% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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.
- The dividend of RHI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP150.26%
EPS Next 2Y39%
EPS Next 3Y81.78%
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 5 / 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 26.94% 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%.