ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:RHI • US7703231032
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This RHI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. RHI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year RHI was profitable.
- RHI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years RHI has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years RHI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- RHI has a Return On Assets (4.66%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 10.42%, RHI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.60%, RHI is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RHI is in line with the industry average of 12.57%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.60%) for RHI is well below the 3 year average (10.81%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that RHI had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.66% | ||
| ROE | 10.42% | ||
| ROIC | 3.6% |
ROA(3y)9.04%
ROA(5y)13.92%
ROE(3y)18.19%
ROE(5y)27.97%
ROIC(3y)10.81%
ROIC(5y)20.69%
1.3 Margins
- RHI has a Profit Margin of 2.47%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RHI outperforms 49.43% of its industry peers.
- RHI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- RHI has a worse Operating Margin (1.42%) than 60.92% of its industry peers.
- RHI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- RHI's Gross Margin of 37.23% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RHI outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RHI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.47% | ||
| GM | 37.23% |
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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RHI is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for RHI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for RHI has been reduced compared to 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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.23 indicates that RHI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of RHI (3.23) is better than 64.37% 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 | 3.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC9.03%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.53 indicates that RHI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- RHI has a Current ratio (1.53) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.53 indicates that RHI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- RHI has a Quick ratio (1.53) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 |
3. RHI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- RHI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -45.49%.
- The earnings per share for RHI have been decreasing by -13.27% on average. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has decreased by -7.20% in the past year.
- RHI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.03% yearly.
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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.22% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y12.6%
EPS Next 2Y32.83%
EPS Next 3Y29.75%
EPS Next 5Y46.21%
Revenue Next Year0.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.37%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.46 indicates a rather expensive valuation of RHI.
- RHI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RHI to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.54), we can say RHI is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.39, which indicates a correct 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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. RHI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as RHI.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RHI is valued cheaper than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.94 |
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 29.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.46
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y32.83%
EPS Next 3Y29.75%
5. RHI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- RHI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.28%, which is a nice return.
- RHI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.79. RHI pays more dividend than 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, RHI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.28% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of RHI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.39%!
- 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)11.39%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
- RHI pays out 179.13% 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.
DP179.13%
EPS Next 2Y32.83%
EPS Next 3Y29.75%
RHI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
24.55
-0.27 (-1.09%)
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 Change5.4%
Ins Owners1.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.15%
Market Cap2.48B
Revenue(TTM)5.38B
Net Income(TTM)132.99M
Analysts51.11
Price Target33.21 (35.27%)
Short Float %22.51%
Short Ratio6.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.28% |
Yearly Dividend2.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.39%
DP179.13%
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)2.58%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.84%
Max EPS beat(2)6%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-53.13%
Max EPS beat(4)6%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.04%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.94%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.99%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.03%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.2%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.54%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.41%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.68%
PT rev (1m)-0.57%
PT rev (3m)-6.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.39 | ||
| P/S | 0.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.76 | ||
| P/B | 1.95 | ||
| P/tB | 2.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.94 |
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY5.42%
EPS(NY)1.5
Fwd EY6.1%
FCF(TTM)2.64
FCFY10.75%
OCF(TTM)3.16
OCFY12.89%
SpS53.18
BVpS12.61
TBVpS10.11
PEG (NY)1.46
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number19.43
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.66% | ||
| ROE | 10.42% | ||
| ROCE | 5.2% | ||
| ROIC | 3.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.04% | ||
| OM | 1.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.47% | ||
| GM | 37.23% | ||
| FCFM | 4.96% |
ROA(3y)9.04%
ROA(5y)13.92%
ROE(3y)18.19%
ROE(5y)27.97%
ROIC(3y)10.81%
ROIC(5y)20.69%
ROICexc(3y)17.47%
ROICexc(5y)33.47%
ROICexgc(3y)22.76%
ROICexgc(5y)43.41%
ROCE(3y)15.58%
ROCE(5y)29.82%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-55.51%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-26.96%
ROICexc growth 3Y-56.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y-27.1%
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 Turnover1.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 102.41% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.99% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 339.83 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 249.26% | ||
| Profit Quality | 200.62% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.23 |
F-Score5
WACC9.03%
ROIC/WACC0.4
Cap/Depr(3y)97.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.82%
Profit Quality(3y)161.71%
Profit Quality(5y)134.88%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.49%
EPS 3Y-39.55%
EPS 5Y-13.27%
EPS Q2Q%-39.62%
EPS Next Y12.6%
EPS Next 2Y32.83%
EPS Next 3Y29.75%
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 2Y3.37%
Revenue Next 3Y3.31%
Revenue Next 5Y11.22%
EBIT growth 1Y-68.34%
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-24.66%
FCF growth 3Y-24.61%
FCF growth 5Y-13.88%
OCF growth 1Y-22.05%
OCF growth 3Y-22.36%
OCF growth 5Y-11.71%
ROBERT HALF INC / RHI Fundamental Analysis 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 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 12.6% 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 179.13%.