Robert Half (LTS:0KX9) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.66 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 55% Below Median

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LTS:0KX9 Robert Half Inc LTS:0KX9
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Price $40.86
GF Value $58.32
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Robert Half Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Robert Half LTS:0KX9 +3.05% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 1.46. GuruFocus rates LTS:0KX9 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.32 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Business Services companies, Robert Half ranks better than 58.38% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Robert Half's current share price is $40.86. Robert Half's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $62.27. Robert Half's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.66.

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

LTS:0KX9' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37   Med: 1.46   Max: 2.6
Current: 0.63

During the past years, Robert Half's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.60. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 1.46.

LTS:0KX9's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
58.38% of 716 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.91 vs LTS:0KX9: 0.63

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Robert Half's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.015. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $62.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Robert Half  (LTS:0KX9) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Robert Half Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Robert Half Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Robert Half's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

Robert Half Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS 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 0.67 0.55 0.44 0.41 0.00

LTS:0KX9 vs KFY, TNET, MAN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Robert Half's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Robert Half Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=40.86/62.27
=0.66

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=13.015/330.2130*330.2130
=13.015

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Robert Half Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 10.393 241.018 14.239
201609 10.442 241.428 14.282
201612 9.929 241.432 13.580
201703 10.183 243.801 13.792
201706 10.459 244.955 14.099
201709 10.666 246.819 14.270
201712 10.869 246.524 14.559
201803 11.355 249.554 15.025
201806 11.917 251.989 15.616
201809 12.073 252.439 15.793
201812 12.365 251.233 16.252
201903 12.449 254.202 16.171
201906 12.962 256.143 16.710
201909 13.396 256.759 17.228
201912 13.387 256.974 17.202
202003 13.233 258.115 16.929
202006 9.798 257.797 12.550
202009 10.497 260.280 13.317
202012 11.547 260.474 14.639
202103 12.430 264.877 15.496
202106 14.126 271.696 17.168
202109 15.361 274.310 18.491
202112 15.944 278.802 18.884
202203 16.410 287.504 18.848
202206 16.982 296.311 18.925
202209 16.880 296.808 18.780
202212 16.022 296.797 17.826
202303 16.021 301.836 17.527
202306 15.405 305.109 16.673
202309 14.779 307.789 15.856
202312 14.035 306.746 15.109
202403 14.137 312.332 14.946
202406 14.251 314.175 14.978
202409 14.308 315.301 14.985
202412 13.553 315.605 14.180
202503 13.383 319.799 13.819
202506 13.624 322.561 13.947
202509 13.539 324.800 13.765
202512 13.068 324.054 13.316
202603 13.015 330.213 13.015

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.66 mean?
Robert Half (LTS:0KX9) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Robert Half and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 1.46. Over the past decade, Robert Half's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 2.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Robert Half ranks #298 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 41.6%.
Is Robert Half's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Robert Half's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 2.60. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. Robert Half's value of 0.66 is 27.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Robert Half ranks #298 out of 716 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Robert Half has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Robert Half's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to KFY and TNET?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Robert Half ranks #298 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Robert Half in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. Robert Half's value of 0.66 is 27.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Robert Half's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 2.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.46 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Robert Half has consistently been below 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 PS Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.91, based on 716 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Robert Half's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.66 is 27.5% below 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Robert Half's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 1.46. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Robert Half (LTS:0KX9) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $58.32, compared to a current price of $40.86 — trading 29.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.46 and 27.5% below the Business Services industry median of 0.91. Robert Half's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Robert Half (LTS:0KX9), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.66 as of Jul. 29, 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 (LTS:0KX9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Robert Half stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $40.86 is trading 29.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $58.32. GuruFocus considers Robert Half to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0KX9:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.66 (55% below median its 10-year median of 1.46)
  • GF Value™: $58.32 vs. price of $40.86 (29.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.5% below the Business Services median (#298 of 716)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0KX9 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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