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Robert WaltersCHIX:RWAL -0.44%50 EV-to-EBITDA is 14.43 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 129% above its 10-year median of 6.29. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RWAL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 903 Business Services companies, Robert Walters ranks worse than 78.52% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Robert Walters's enterprise value is £115.5 Mil.
Robert Walters's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £8.0 Mil. Therefore, Robert Walters's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 14.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Robert Walters's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RWAl'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.6 Med: 6.29 Max: 16.74
Current: 14.44
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Robert Walters was 16.74. The lowest was 2.60. And the median was 6.29.
CHIX:RWAl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 78.52% of 903
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.72
vs CHIX:RWAl: 14.44
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAl) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Robert Walters's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Robert Walters's share price for today is £1.12.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Robert Walters's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.407.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Robert Walters's EV-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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Robert Walters's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Robert Walters's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Robert Walters's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Robert Walters's current Enterprise Value is £115.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Robert Walters's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £8.0 Mil.
* 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 Walters (CHIX:RWAL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 14.43 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Robert Walters. This is 129% above median its historical median of 6.29. Over the past decade, Robert Walters' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.60 to 16.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #709 out of 903 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is Robert Walters' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Robert Walters' current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.43 is 129% above median its 10-year median of 6.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.60 to a high of 16.74. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.72. Robert Walters' value of 14.43 is 86.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #709 out of 903 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Robert Walters has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Robert Walters' EV-to-EBITDA compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #709 out of 903 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Robert Walters in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.72. Robert Walters' value of 14.43 is 86.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Robert Walters' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.60 to 16.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.29 vs. the industry median of 7.72, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.72, based on 903 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Robert Walters's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.43 is 86.9% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Robert Walters. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Robert Walters's current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.43, which is 129% above median its own 10-year median of 6.29. 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 £1.12 — trading 58.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.43, which is 129% above median its 10-year median of 6.29 and 86.9% above the Business Services industry median of 7.72. Robert Walters' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.43 as of Jul. 28, 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 £1.12 is trading 58.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.70.
GuruFocus considers Robert Walters to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RWAL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 14.43 (129% above median its 10-year median of 6.29)
GF Value™: £2.70 vs. price of £1.12 (58.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.9% above the Business Services median (#709 of 903)
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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