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Robert WaltersCHIX:RWAL +7.11%51 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.88 as of Dec. 2025, which is 643% above its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RWAL with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 835 Business Services companies, Robert Walters ranks worse than 94.01% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Robert Walters's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RWAl'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 1.33 Max: 11.36
Current: 11.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Robert Walters was 11.36. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 1.33.
CHIX:RWAl's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 94.01% of 835
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.64
vs CHIX:RWAl: 11.36
Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAl) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Robert Walters Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Robert Walters Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Robert Walters's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
CHIX:RWAL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Robert Walters's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Walters Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Robert Walters's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Robert Walters's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.88 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Robert Walters. This is 643% above median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, Robert Walters' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.10 to 11.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #785 out of 835 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 94%.
Is Robert Walters' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Robert Walters' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.88 is 643% above median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 11.36. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. Robert Walters' value of 9.88 is 502.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #785 out of 835 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Robert Walters has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Robert Walters' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #785 out of 835 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Robert Walters in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. Robert Walters' value of 9.88 is 502.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Robert Walters' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.10 to 11.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Robert Walters 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.64, based on 835 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Robert Walters's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.88 is 502.4% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Robert Walters. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Robert Walters's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.88, which is 643% above median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Robert Walters stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.70, compared to a current price of £1.17 — trading 56.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.88, which is 643% above median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 502.4% above the Business Services industry median of 1.64. Robert Walters' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.88 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Walters (CHIX:RWAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Robert Walters stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.17 is trading 56.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.70.
GuruFocus considers Robert Walters to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RWAL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.88 (643% above median its 10-year median of 1.33)
GF Value™: £2.70 vs. price of £1.17 (56.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 502.4% above the Business Services median (#785 of 835)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RWAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Robert Walters PLC is a specialist professional recruitment group. The company specialises in the placement of professionals across the disciplines of accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, HR, healthcare, IT, legal, sales, marketing, secretarial and support and supply chain, logistics, and procurement. The company's client base ranges from blue-chip corporates and financial services organizations to SMEs and start-ups. The company provides three core services: Specialist professional recruitment, Recruitment outsourcing, and Talent advisory. Its geographical area of operation includes Asia Pacific, the UK, Europe, and the Rest of World. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Asia Pacific region.
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