Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -25.20% (As of Jun. 2026)

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CHIX:RWAL Robert Walters PLC CHIX:RWAL
51 GF Score
Price £1.32
GF Value £2.46
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Robert Walters 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Robert Walters CHIX:RWAL -4.86% 51 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -25.20% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RWAL with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Robert Walters's EBITDA per Share for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.10.

During the past 12 months, Robert Walters's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -44.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -52.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -25.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -3.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Robert Walters was 81.70% per year. The lowest was -52.00% per year. And the median was 4.85% per year.


Robert Walters  (CHIX:RWAl) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.


Robert Walters 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


CHIX:RWAL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Robert Walters's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Robert Walters's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Robert Walters's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Robert Walters 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -25.20% mean?
Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -25.20% as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Robert Walters and its competitors.
Is Robert Walters' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Robert Walters' current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -25.20%. 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' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to KFY and RHI?
Robert Walters' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -25.20% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Business Services company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Business Services industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Robert Walters and its competitors. Robert Walters's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -25.20%. 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 £2.46, compared to a current price of £1.32 — trading 46.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -25.20%. Robert Walters' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -25.20% 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 Walters (CHIX:RWAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Robert Walters stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.32 is trading 46.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.46. GuruFocus considers Robert Walters to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RWAL:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -25.20%
  • GF Value™: £2.46 vs. price of £1.32 (46.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges RWA:UKRBW:Germany
Address 11 Slingsby Place, St Martin\'s Courtyard, London, GBR, WC2E 9AB
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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