ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:RHI - US7703231032 - Common Stock
28.52 USD
+0.41 (+1.46%)
Taking everything into account, RHI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RHI was compared to 88 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. 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.
- RHI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- RHI's Return On Assets of 5.46% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RHI outperforms 61.36% of its industry peers.
- RHI has a better Return On Equity (12.09%) than 60.23% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.66%, RHI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.14% of the companies in the same 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 11.85%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (22.98%) for RHI is well above the current ROIC(5.66%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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
- RHI has a Profit Margin (2.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- RHI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- RHI's Operating Margin of 2.17% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RHI outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RHI has declined.
- 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-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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RHI is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, RHI has less shares outstanding
- 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 3.47. 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 3.47, RHI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.05% 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 | 3.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC8.94%
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 has a Current ratio (1.55) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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 has a Quick ratio (1.55) which is in line with its industry peers.
| 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 -43.80% in the last year.
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, RHI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.27% in the last year.
- RHI shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.8%
EPS 3Y-23.03%
EPS 5Y-8.95%
EPS Q2Q%-32.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.56%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.93%
Sales Q2Q%-7.54%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 28.18% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- RHI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y-45.06%
EPS Next 2Y-15.51%
EPS Next 3Y2.27%
EPS Next 5Y28.18%
Revenue Next Year-7.48%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.45%
Revenue Next 3Y0.01%
Revenue Next 5Y8.52%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.52, the valuation of RHI can be described as rather expensive.
- RHI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RHI is cheaper than 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.32. RHI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.37, which indicates a correct valuation of RHI.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RHI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- RHI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RHI is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RHI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.47 |
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-15.51%
EPS Next 3Y2.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.13%, RHI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.41, RHI pays a better dividend. On top of this RHI pays more dividend than 96.59% 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 1.86.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.13% |
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 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
- RHI pays out 150.26% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y-15.51%
EPS Next 3Y2.27%
NYSE:RHI (1/22/2026, 2:56:46 PM)
28.52
+0.41 (+1.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners108.4%
Inst Owner Change0.28%
Ins Owners1.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap2.89B
Revenue(TTM)5.46B
Net Income(TTM)155.52M
Analysts49.47
Price Target31.28 (9.68%)
Short Float %13.46%
Short Ratio6.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.13% |
Yearly Dividend2.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.32%
DP150.26%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-DateN/A
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)-11.54%
PT rev (3m)-29.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-30.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.87 | ||
| P/B | 2.24 | ||
| P/tB | 2.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.47 |
EPS(TTM)1.54
EY5.4%
EPS(NY)1.74
Fwd EY6.11%
FCF(TTM)2.34
FCFY8.2%
OCF(TTM)2.89
OCFY10.13%
SpS53.94
BVpS12.71
TBVpS10.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number20.99
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.46% | ||
| ROE | 12.09% | ||
| ROCE | 8% | ||
| ROIC | 5.66% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.73% | ||
| OM | 2.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.85% | ||
| GM | 37.53% | ||
| FCFM | 4.33% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-32.53%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover1.92
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 | 3.47 |
F-Score5
WACC8.94%
ROIC/WACC0.63
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)-43.8%
EPS 3Y-23.03%
EPS 5Y-8.95%
EPS Q2Q%-32.81%
EPS Next Y-45.06%
EPS Next 2Y-15.51%
EPS Next 3Y2.27%
EPS Next 5Y28.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.56%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.93%
Sales Q2Q%-7.54%
Revenue Next Year-7.48%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.45%
Revenue Next 3Y0.01%
Revenue Next 5Y8.52%
EBIT growth 1Y-51.4%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.23%
EBIT growth 5Y-15.65%
EBIT Next Year-28.73%
EBIT Next 3Y7.33%
EBIT Next 5Y25.83%
FCF growth 1Y-65.1%
FCF growth 3Y-14.5%
FCF growth 5Y-5.1%
OCF growth 1Y-59.66%
OCF growth 3Y-12.04%
OCF growth 5Y-4.61%
ROBERT HALF INC / RHI FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 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 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ROBERT HALF INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) is expected to decline by -45.06% 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%.