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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#1919
Positioning
Market Dominance
Services
Business Services
$3.5B
Michael K. Waddell
Robert Half International Inc. provides staffing and risk consulting services in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company operates through three segments: Temporary and Consultant Staffing, Permanent Placement Staffing and Risk Consulting and Internal Audit Services. It places temporary services for accounting, finance, and bookkeeping; temporary and full-time office and administrative personnel.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = RHI ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$YALA Yalla Group Ltd | 75 | 89 | 99 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GRVY GRAVITY Co., Ltd. | 75 | 82 | 96 | 71 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ISSC INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT INC | 73 | 81 | 88 | 94 | 25.0x | 14.1x | 17.1% | 10.3% | 35.5% | 14.6% | 10.1% | 105.2% | 0.0% | 41.0x | $244M | VS | |
$AER AerCap Holdings N.V. | 72 | 60 | 87 | 84 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$HCSG HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP INC | 72 | 74 | 88 | 88 | 7.1x | 6.1x | 28.9% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 1.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$LQDT LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC | 72 | 90 | 88 | 68 | 24.9x | 14.3x | 14.1% | 8.3% | 45.7% | 8.5% | 6.2% | 28.1% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $736M | VS | |
$TRTNpA Triton International Ltd | 71 | 70 | 89 | 70 | - | 1.7x | 0.0% | - | 97.4% | 58.0% | 37.4% | - | 8.8% | 264.0x | $2.5B | VS | |
$EDU New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. | 71 | 83 | 52 | 77 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NTES NetEase, Inc. | 71 | 88 | 93 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$UTI UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC | 70 | 86 | 86 | 72 | 43.2x | 16.0x | 15.3% | 5.8% | 100.0% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 15.1% | 0.0% | 24.0x | $1.8B | VS | |
$RHI ROBERT HALF INC. | 51 | 71 | 71 | 32 | 15.6x | 18.1x | 13.1% | 5.8% | 37.6% | 2.5% | 3.0% | -8.0% | 6.8% | 124.0x | $3.5B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 23.7x | 11.7x | 5.7% | 2.4% | 64.6% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 0.3x | - | REF |
ROBERT HALF INC. (RHI) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 50.6/100. It ranks #1919 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Headcount
180.5K
HQ Base
MENLO PARK, California
Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
High profitability & efficiency — strong quality floor supports entry
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
Moderate investment profile
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Services sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 71 | 87 | -16DRAG |
| MOMENTUM | 32 | 26 | +6ALPHA |
| VALUATION | 71 | 82 | -11DRAG |
| INVESTMENT | 49 | 86 | -37DRAG |
| STABILITY | 49 | 51 | -2NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 30 | 17 | +13ALPHA |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy 13.1% (sector 5.7%)
GM 38% vs sector 65%, OM 3% vs sector 5%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth -8%, 10yr history
Interest coverage N/A, Net debt/EBITDA -4.8x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate ROBERT HALF INC. (RHI) as a Hold with a composite score of 50.6/100 at a current price of $23.66. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
ROBERT HALF INC. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Services sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 50.6/100 places it at rank #1919 in our full universe.
No Moat
High
Standard
Undervalued
Value factor score of 71 suggests attractive pricing.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Leverage of 124% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
ROBERT HALF INC. represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns ROBERT HALF INC. a Hold rating, with a composite score of 50.6/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1919 of 7,333 stocks, RHI presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
RHI earns a quality score of 71/100, indicating above-average business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 13.1% (sector avg: 5.7%), gross margins of 37.6% (sector avg: 64.6%), net margins of 3.0% (sector avg: 2.8%). Companies in this tier generally demonstrate consistent profitability and efficient capital deployment, though they may face some competitive pressure.
RHI carries a solid value score of 71/100, pointing to an attractively priced stock relative to peers. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 15.64x, an EV/EBITDA of 18.09x, a P/B ratio of 2.04x. This score suggests reasonable compensation for the risks involved, with potential upside if the market recognizes the stock's underlying worth.
With an investment score of 49/100, RHI exhibits moderate growth-oriented spending. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -8.0% vs. a sector average of 8.6% and a return on assets of 5.8% (sector: 2.4%). The company appears to be balancing growth investments with capital returns, though the pace of investment may not be enough to accelerate top-line growth meaningfully.
RHI is currently showing below-average momentum at 32/100, which may indicate weakening institutional interest or negative sentiment shifts. Revenue growth stands at -8.0% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.09 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Investors should note that declining momentum can precede further price weakness, though contrarian opportunities sometimes emerge at these levels.
With a stability score of 49/100, RHI exhibits average financial resilience. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 124.00x (sector avg: 0.3x). While the balance sheet is not a major concern, the stock is subject to typical market volatility and may experience sharper drawdowns during risk-off episodes.
ROBERT HALF INC.'s short interest score of 30/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 124.00x). At $3.5B (mid-cap), RHI carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
ROBERT HALF INC. offers an attractive dividend yield of 6.8%, placing it among the higher-yielding stocks in its peer group. A yield this high can provide meaningful income, but investors should verify the payout is sustainable by examining the payout ratio, free cash flow coverage, and any history of dividend cuts.
ROBERT HALF INC. is a mid-cap company in the Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1919 of 7,333 overall (74th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 13.1% exceeding the 5.7% sector median and operating margins of 2.5% below the 4.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Services peers.
While RHI currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the SERVICES sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Value (71) vs Short Int. (30) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 54% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 128% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 42% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
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