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Robert HalfFRA:RHJ +3.07%73 Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates FRA:RHJ with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 954 Business Services companies, Robert Half ranks better than 61.01% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Robert Half's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:RHJ'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.26
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Robert Half was 0.26. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.17.
FRA:RHJ's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 61.01% of 954
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs FRA:RHJ: 0.20
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Robert Half Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Robert Half Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Robert Half's Debt-to-Equity 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.
FRA:RHJ vs KFY, TNET, MAN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Robert Half's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Robert Half's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Robert Half's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Robert Half (FRA:RHJ) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Robert Half and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Robert Half ranks #372 out of 954 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Robert Half's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Robert Half's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Robert Half's value of 0.20 is 39.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Robert Half ranks #372 out of 954 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Robert Half has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Robert Half's Debt-to-Equity compare to KFY and TNET?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Robert Half ranks #372 out of 954 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Robert Half in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Robert Half's value of 0.20 is 39.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.33, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 954 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Robert Half's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 39.4% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Robert Half and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Robert Half's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. 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 (FRA:RHJ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.65, compared to a current price of €37.31 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 39.4% below the Business Services industry median of 0.33. Robert Half's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Robert Half (FRA:RHJ), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Jun. 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 (FRA:RHJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Robert Half stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €37.31 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €47.65.
GuruFocus considers Robert Half to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RHJ:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.20 (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: €47.65 vs. price of €37.31 (21.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.4% below the Business Services median (#372 of 954)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RHJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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