Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Staffing & Employment Services
EV/EBITDA
↑
21.57
↑+32% vs avg
5yr avg: 16.34
30Y Low6.8·High53.2
P/FCF
↓
10.39
↓-36% vs avg
5yr avg: 16.29
30Y Low8.5·High75.0
P/B Ratio
↓
2.15
↓-61% vs avg
5yr avg: 5.49
30Y Low2.1·High9.0
ROE
↓
10.0%
↑-65% vs avg
5yr avg: 28.8%
30Y Low0%·High46%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
3.33
↑+168% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.24
30Y Low0.0·High3.3
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
RHI Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Robert Half International Inc. trades at 20.6x earnings, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 21.0x, sitting at the 32nd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.5x, the stock trades at a discount of 19%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 10.4x P/FCF, 36% below the 5-year average of 16.3x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.8B | $2.7B | $7.3B | $9.3B | $8.1B | $12.5B | $7.1B | $7.4B | $7.0B | $6.9B | $6.3B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.7B | $2.7B | $7.1B | $9.0B | $7.8B | $12.3B | $7.0B | $7.6B | $6.7B | $6.6B | $6.0B |
| P/E Ratio → | 20.60 | 20.42 | 28.88 | 22.66 | 12.24 | 20.81 | 23.14 | 16.19 | 16.02 | 23.84 | 18.27 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.52 | 0.51 | 1.25 | 1.46 | 1.11 | 1.93 | 1.39 | 1.21 | 1.20 | 1.32 | 1.20 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.15 | 2.14 | 5.27 | 5.87 | 5.14 | 9.02 | 5.87 | 6.43 | 6.54 | 6.28 | 5.78 |
| P/FCF | 10.39 | 10.21 | 20.50 | 15.78 | 12.95 | 21.99 | 12.57 | 15.98 | 13.13 | 16.83 | 17.49 |
| P/OCF | 8.66 | 8.51 | 17.69 | 14.64 | 11.79 | 20.66 | 11.87 | 14.15 | 12.15 | 15.31 | 14.21 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
RHI EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Robert Half International Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 21.6x EBITDA, 32% above its 5-year average of 16.3x. The Industrials sector median is 13.8x, placing the stock at a 57% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.50 | 1.23 | 1.41 | 1.08 | 1.90 | 1.38 | 1.24 | 1.15 | 1.26 | 1.15 |
| EV / EBITDA | 21.57 | 21.20 | 21.54 | 15.97 | 7.60 | 15.42 | 17.15 | 11.95 | 10.23 | 11.43 | 9.75 |
| EV / EBIT | 35.68 | 13.80 | 29.50 | 19.37 | 7.99 | 16.55 | 20.36 | 13.36 | 11.16 | 12.88 | 10.89 |
| EV / FCF | — | 10.05 | 20.12 | 15.22 | 12.51 | 21.69 | 12.49 | 16.42 | 12.61 | 16.11 | 16.77 |
RHI Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Robert Half International Inc. earns an operating margin of 1.4%, below the Industrials sector average of 4.9%. Operating margins have compressed from 7.3% to 1.4% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 10.0% is modest. ROIC of 4.6% represents below-average returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.3%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 37.2% | 37.2% | 38.8% | 40.3% | 42.7% | 41.7% | 39.4% | 41.6% | 41.5% | 41.1% | 41.2% |
| Operating Margin | 1.4% | 1.4% | 4.2% | 7.3% | 13.5% | 11.5% | 6.8% | 9.3% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.5% | 2.5% | 4.3% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 6.0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 5.5% | 6.5% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 10.0% | 10.0% | 17.0% | 26.0% | 44.6% | 46.3% | 26.1% | 41.2% | 40.1% | 26.5% | 32.9% |
| ROA | 4.7% | 4.7% | 8.6% | 13.8% | 22.2% | 21.7% | 12.6% | 21.6% | 23.0% | 15.9% | 19.7% |
| ROIC | 4.6% | 4.6% | 14.5% | 27.2% | 58.4% | 47.1% | 20.7% | 39.8% | 55.1% | 47.2% | 51.4% |
| ROCE | 5.0% | 5.0% | 14.4% | 26.4% | 58.5% | 47.8% | 24.1% | 46.2% | 53.3% | 46.5% | 51.6% |
RHI Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Robert Half International Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.3x, which is moderately leveraged (roughly in line with the sector average of 3.2x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $464M exceeds total debt of $421M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.29 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.42 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.33 | 3.33 | 1.22 | 0.72 | 0.38 | 0.56 | 1.28 | 0.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.03 | -0.10 | -0.21 | -0.17 | -0.13 | -0.04 | 0.18 | -0.26 | -0.27 | -0.24 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.34 | -0.34 | -0.41 | -0.58 | -0.26 | -0.22 | -0.12 | 0.32 | -0.42 | -0.51 | -0.42 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.16 | -0.38 | -0.56 | -0.43 | -0.30 | -0.08 | 0.45 | -0.52 | -0.71 | -0.72 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Net cash position: cash ($464M) exceeds total debt ($421M)
RHI Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.52x means Robert Half International Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has declined from 1.83x to 1.52x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | 1.52 | 1.66 | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.67 | 1.76 | 1.73 | 1.80 | 1.91 | 1.89 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 | 1.52 | 1.66 | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.67 | 1.76 | 1.73 | 1.42 | 1.52 | 1.89 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.42 | 0.59 | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.55 | 0.29 | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.38 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.88 | 2.03 | 2.12 | 2.44 | 2.19 | 2.00 | 2.63 | 3.05 | 2.82 | 2.95 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10.88 | 10.61 | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 50.79 | 48.64 | 49.15 | 51.35 | 55.62 | 51.02 | 50.04 | 49.99 | 50.76 | 48.89 |
RHI Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Robert Half International Inc. returns 12.0% to shareholders annually — split between a 8.7% dividend yield and 3.3% buyback yield. The payout ratio exceeds 100% at 179.1%, meaning the company is paying out more than it earns — this level is unsustainable long-term without earnings recovery. The earnings yield of 4.9% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.7% | 8.7% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Payout Ratio | 179.1% | 179.1% | 87.6% | 50.1% | 28.8% | 28.5% | 50.9% | 32.0% | 31.4% | 41.6% | 33.2% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 4.4% | 8.2% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| FCF Yield | 9.6% | 9.8% | 4.9% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 4.5% | 8.0% | 6.3% | 7.6% | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.3% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 12.0% | 12.1% | 6.8% | 4.9% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 7.0% | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $100M | $103M | $106M | $109M | $112M | $113M | $116M | $122M | $125M | $129M |
Peer Comparison
Compare RHI with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RHIYou | $3B | 20.6 | 21.6 | 10.4 | 37.2% | 1.4% | 10.0% | 4.6% | 3.3 |
 MAN | $1B | -104.9 | 9.0 | — | 16.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 7.4 |
 KFY | $3B | 14.6 | 7.1 | 11.4 | 26.0% | 12.5% | 13.6% | 18.5% | 1.3 |
 KELYA | $349M | -1.3 | — | 3.1 | 20.1% | -1.6% | -23.0% | -4.0% | — |
 TBI | $182M | -3.7 | 160.0 | — | 21.2% | -1.7% | -16.3% | -5.2% | 83.1 |
 HURN | $2B | 21.4 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 29.9% | 11.7% | 19.3% | 15.0% | 2.4 |
 HSII | $1B | 143.9 | 30.8 | 9.9 | 25.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 6.0% | 3.8 |
 ACN | $112B | 14.8 | 8.6 | 10.3 | 31.9% | 14.7% | 25.0% | 26.8% | 0.6 |
 G | $6B | 11.0 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 35.6% | 15.0% | 22.4% | 17.2% | 2.1 |
 CSGP | $15B | 2107.2 | 83.7 | 361.6 | 75.2% | -2.2% | 0.1% | -0.9% | 6.7 |
 ASGN | $895M | 8.1 | 5.3 | 3.1 | 27.2% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 6.9% | 3.2 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.5 | 13.8 | 20.7 | 32.7% | 4.9% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 3.2 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RHI stock.
What is Robert Half International Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Robert Half International Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 20.6x. The historical average is 28.7x. This places it at the 32th percentile of its historical range.
What is Robert Half International Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Robert Half International Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 21.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 17.8x.
What is Robert Half International Inc.'s ROE?
Robert Half International Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 10.0%. The historical average is 24.5%.
Is RHI stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Robert Half International Inc. is trading at a P/E of 20.6x. This is at the 32th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Robert Half International Inc.'s dividend yield?
Robert Half International Inc.'s current dividend yield is 8.67% with a payout ratio of 179.1%.
What are Robert Half International Inc.'s profit margins?
Robert Half International Inc. has 37.2% gross margin and 1.4% operating margin.
How much debt does Robert Half International Inc. have?
Robert Half International Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.3x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.