Robert Half (MEX:RHI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.26 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 68% Below Median

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What is Robert Half Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Robert Half MEX:RHI 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 6.96. GuruFocus rates MEX:RHI with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,674.84. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Business Services companies, Robert Half ranks worse than 75.7% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), Robert Half's current share price is MXN1315.00. Robert Half's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN581.68. Robert Half's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.26.

The historical rank and industry rank for Robert Half's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:RHI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.7   Med: 6.96   Max: 12.92
Current: 3.22

During the past years, Robert Half's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.92. The lowest was 1.70. And the median was 6.96.

MEX:RHI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.7% of 716 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs MEX:RHI: 3.22

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Robert Half's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN205.862. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN581.68 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Robert Half  (MEX:RHI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Robert Half Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Robert Half Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Robert Half's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Robert Half Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Robert Half Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Robert Half Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.16 2.59 2.07 1.89 2.26

MEX:RHI vs KFY, TNET, MAN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Robert Half's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Robert Half Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Robert Half's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Robert Half's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Robert Half Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Robert Half's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1315.00/581.68
=2.26

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Robert Half's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Robert Half's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=205.862/333.9520*333.9520
=205.862

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Robert Half Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 164.262 241.428 227.213
201612 175.297 241.432 242.473
201703 160.035 243.801 219.212
201706 158.204 244.955 215.683
201709 165.025 246.819 223.283
201712 174.688 246.524 236.640
201803 163.910 249.554 219.344
201806 178.048 251.989 235.961
201809 172.343 252.439 227.993
201812 175.313 251.233 233.035
201903 176.572 254.202 231.967
201906 181.242 256.143 236.298
201909 189.064 256.759 245.905
201912 187.368 256.974 243.495
202003 231.187 258.115 299.112
202006 232.906 257.797 301.708
202009 231.015 260.280 296.404
202012 211.933 260.474 271.718
202103 217.077 264.877 273.687
202106 223.869 271.696 275.166
202109 243.065 274.310 295.914
202112 255.957 278.802 306.588
202203 261.190 287.504 303.387
202206 269.386 296.311 303.607
202209 276.406 296.808 310.997
202212 283.948 296.797 319.494
202303 267.370 301.836 295.819
202306 260.086 305.109 284.673
202309 259.893 307.789 281.985
202312 256.262 306.746 278.990
202403 240.287 312.332 256.920
202406 260.596 314.175 277.000
202409 281.076 315.301 297.702
202412 281.208 315.605 297.555
202503 262.971 319.799 274.609
202506 242.801 322.561 251.375
202509 233.216 324.800 239.787
202512 227.135 324.054 234.073
202603 217.045 330.213 219.503
202606 205.862 333.952 205.862

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.26 mean?
Robert Half (MEX:RHI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.26 as of Aug. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Robert Half and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 6.96. Over the past decade, Robert Half's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.70 to 12.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Robert Half ranks #542 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is Robert Half's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Robert Half's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.26 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 6.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.70 to a high of 12.92. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Robert Half's value of 2.26 is 47.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Robert Half ranks #542 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Robert Half has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Robert Half's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KFY and TNET?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Robert Half ranks #542 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Robert Half in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Robert Half's value of 2.26 is 47.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Robert Half's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.70 to 12.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.96 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Robert Half has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.53, based on 716 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Robert Half's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.26 is 47.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Robert Half and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Robert Half's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 6.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Robert Half stock overvalued right now?
Robert Half (MEX:RHI) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.26. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,674.84, compared to a current price of MXN1,315.00 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 6.96 and 47.7% above the Business Services industry median of 1.53. Robert Half's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Robert Half (MEX:RHI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Robert Half (MEX:RHI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Robert Half stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,315.00 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,674.84.

Key valuation signals for MEX:RHI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.26 (68% below median its 10-year median of 6.96)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,674.84 vs. price of MXN1,315.00 (21.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.7% above the Business Services median (#542 of 716)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:RHI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Robert Half Business Description

Address 2884 Sand Hill Road, Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA, USA, 94025
Robert Half Inc was founded in 1948, Robert Half provides temporary, permanent, and outcome-based staffing for both in-person and remote positions in the finance and accounting, technology, legal, marketing, and administrative fields. Its subsidiary consulting arm, Protiviti, specializes in technology, risk, auditing, and compliance matters. The firm generates its sales inside the U.S. and is one of the specialized firms in the fragmented U.S. staffing industry.
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