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
- 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.
- RHI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of RHI (4.66%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 10.42%, RHI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.60%, RHI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- RHI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.81%. This is below the industry average of 13.10%.
- 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 2.47%, RHI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RHI has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.42%, RHI is doing worse than 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RHI has declined.
- The Gross Margin of RHI (37.23%) 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 | 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
- RHI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some 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
- An Altman-Z score of 3.24 indicates that RHI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- RHI's Altman-Z score of 3.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RHI outperforms 62.79% 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 | 3.24 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC8.99%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.53 indicates that RHI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of RHI (1.53) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.53 indicates that RHI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of RHI (1.53) 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%.
- Measured over the past years, RHI shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -13.27% on average per year.
- RHI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.20%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.03% on average over the past years.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, RHI will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.6%
EPS Next 2Y32.83%
EPS Next 3Y29.75%
EPS Next 5Y46.21%
Revenue Next Year0.5%
Revenue Next 2Y3.19%
Revenue Next 3Y2.93%
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
- RHI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.71.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RHI is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.21. RHI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- RHI is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.61.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as RHI.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, RHI is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RHI is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RHI is valued cheaper than 81.40% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- RHI's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- RHI's earnings are expected to grow with 29.75% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.48
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 9.50%, which is a nice return.
- RHI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.86. RHI pays more dividend than 96.51% 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 | 9.5% |
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 Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
- 179.13% 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.
DP179.13%
EPS Next 2Y32.83%
EPS Next 3Y29.75%
RHI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
24.88
-0.41 (-1.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/amc
Inst Owners113.37%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.93%
Ins Owner Change6.4%
Market Cap2.52B
Revenue(TTM)5.38B
Net Income(TTM)132.99M
Analysts51.11
Price Target31.05 (24.8%)
Short Float %23.89%
Short Ratio6.4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.5% |
Yearly Dividend2.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.39%
DP179.13%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
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)-6.53%
PT rev (3m)-1.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.61 | ||
| P/S | 0.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.86 | ||
| P/B | 1.97 | ||
| P/tB | 2.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.99 |
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY5.35%
EPS(NY)1.5
Fwd EY6.02%
FCF(TTM)2.64
FCFY10.6%
OCF(TTM)3.16
OCFY12.72%
SpS53.18
BVpS12.61
TBVpS10.11
PEG (NY)1.48
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 | 3.24 |
F-Score5
WACC8.99%
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 Year0.5%
Revenue Next 2Y3.19%
Revenue Next 3Y2.93%
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.
How profitable is ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) stock?
ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of ROBERT HALF INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) is 18.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.97.
What is the expected EPS growth for ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) is expected to grow by 12.6% in the next year.