How to buy Robert Half International stock (RHI)

Robert Half International is a staffing & employment services business based in the US. Robert Half International shares (RHI) are listed on the NYSE and all prices are listed in US Dollars. Its last market close was $71.32 – a decrease of 6.28% over the previous week. Robert Half International employs 15,000 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $5.9 billion.

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Robert Half International stock price (NYSE: RHI)

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Robert Half International shares at a glance

• Key figures

Information last updated 2024-12-19.

Latest market close	$71.32
52-week range	$56.16 - $85.76
50-day moving average more info button	$71.78
200-day moving average more info button	$68.64
Wall St. target price	$68.10
PE ratio more info button	25.9564
Dividend yield more info button	$2.07 (2.97%)
Earnings per share (TTM) more info button	$2.75

Is it a good time to buy Robert Half International stock?

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Robert Half International price performance over time

Historical closes compared with the close of $70.92 from 2024-12-19

1 week (2024-12-13)	-6.81%
1 month (2024-11-22)	-4.98%
3 months (2024-09-20)	6.17%
6 months (2024-06-21)	9.02%

1 year (2023-12-22)	-18.73%
2 years (2022-12-22)	4.20%
3 years (2021-12-22)	100.3491
5 years (2019-12-20)	28.20%

Is Robert Half International stock undervalued or overvalued?

Valuing Robert Half International stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Robert Half International's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.

Robert Half International's P/E ratio

Robert Half International's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 26x. In other words, Robert Half International shares trade at around 26x recent earnings.

That's comparable to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29).

Robert Half International's PEG ratio

Robert Half International's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 1.3729. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.

The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Robert Half International's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.

Robert Half International's EBITDA

Robert Half International's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $297.5 million.

The EBITDA is a measure of a Robert Half International's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.

Robert Half International financials

Revenue TTM	$5.9 billion
Operating margin TTM	4.13%
Gross profit TTM	$3.1 billion
Return on assets TTM	5.08%
Return on equity TTM	18.64%
Profit margin	4.84%
Book value	$14.52
Market Capitalization more info button	$7.4 billion

TTM: trailing 12 months

Robert Half International's environmental, social and governance track record

Environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) criteria are a set of three factors used to measure the sustainability and social impact of companies like Robert Half International.

When it comes to ESG scores, lower is better, and lower scores are generally associated with lower risk for would-be investors.

Robert Half International's total ESG risk score

Total ESG risk: 12.32

Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and Robert Half International's overall score of 12.32 (as at 12/31/2018) is excellent – landing it in it in the 3rd percentile of companies rated in the same sector.

ESG scores are increasingly used to estimate the level of risk a company like Robert Half International is exposed to within the areas of "environmental" (carbon footprint, resource use etc.), "social" (health and safety, human rights etc.), and "governance" (anti-corruption, tax transparency etc.).

Robert Half International's environmental score

Environmental score: 1.6/100

Robert Half International's environmental score of 1.6 puts it squarely in the 2nd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Robert Half International is a leader in its sector terms of its environmental impact, and exposed to a lower level of risk.

Robert Half International's social score

Social score: 7.93/100

Robert Half International's social score of 7.93 puts it squarely in the 2nd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Robert Half International is a leader in its sector when it comes to taking good care of its workforce and the communities it impacts.

Robert Half International's governance score

Governance score: 1.29/100

Robert Half International's governance score puts it squarely in the 2nd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. That could suggest that Robert Half International is a leader in its sector when it comes to responsible management and strategy, and exposed to a lower level of risk.

Robert Half International's controversy score

Controversy score: 1/5

ESG scores also evaluate any incidences of controversy that a company has been involved in. Robert Half International scored a 1 out of 5 for controversy – the highest score possible, reflecting that Robert Half International has managed to keep its nose clean.

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) summary

Robert Half International Inc was last rated for ESG on: 2019-01-01.

Total ESG score	12.32
Total ESG percentile	3
Environmental score	1.6
Environmental score percentile	2
Social score	7.93
Social score percentile	2
Governance score	1.29
Governance score percentile	2
Level of controversy	1

Robert Half International share dividends

Dividend payout ratio: 77.37% of net profits

Recently Robert Half International has paid out, on average, around 100% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 0% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Robert Half International shareholders could enjoy a 0% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Robert Half International's case, that would currently equate to about $2.07 per share.

Robert Half International's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.

Robert Half International's most recent dividend payout was on 12 December 2024. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 24 November 2024 (the "ex-dividend date").

Have Robert Half International's shares ever split?

Robert Half International's shares were split on a 2:1 basis on 12 June 2000 . So if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Robert Half International shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 50% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for Robert Half International shares which in turn could have impacted Robert Half International's share price.

Robert Half International share price volatility

Over the last 12 months, Robert Half International's shares have ranged in value from as little as $56.1615 up to $85.7574. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".

Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE average) beta is 1, while Robert Half International's is 1.224. This would suggest that Robert Half International's shares are a little bit more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a slightly higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).

Robert Half International overview

Robert Half Inc. provides talent solutions and business consulting services in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company operates through Contract Talent Solutions, Permanent Placement Talent Solutions, and Protiviti segments. The Contract Talent Solutions segment provides contract engagement professionals in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal and administrative, and customer support. This segment markets its services to clients and employment candidates through both national and local advertising activities, including radio, digital advertising, job boards, alliance partners, and events. The Permanent Placement Talent Solutions segment engages in the placement of full-time accounting, finance, and tax and accounting operations personnel. The Protiviti segment offers consulting services in the areas of internal audit, technology consulting, risk, and compliance consulting.

Frequently asked questions

What percentage of Robert Half International is owned by insiders or institutions?
Currently 3.04% of Robert Half International shares are held by insiders and 96.933% by institutions. How many people work for Robert Half International?
Latest data suggests 15,000 work at Robert Half International. When does the fiscal year end for Robert Half International?
Robert Half International's fiscal year ends in December. Where is Robert Half International based?
Robert Half International's address is: 2884 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA, United States, 94025 What is Robert Half International's ISIN number?
Robert Half International's international securities identification number is: US7703231032 What is Robert Half International's CUSIP number?
Robert Half International's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 770323103