Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL) Equity-to-Asset: 0.34 (As of Jun. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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CHIX:RWAL Robert Walters PLC CHIX:RWAL
55 GF Score
Price £1.48
GF Value £2.39
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What is Robert Walters Equity-to-Asset?

Robert Walters CHIX:RWAL +9.26% 55 Equity-to-Asset is 0.34 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RWAL with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,095 Business Services companies, Robert Walters ranks worse than 73.88% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Robert Walters's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £93.3 Mil. Robert Walters's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £277.2 Mil. Therefore, Robert Walters's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for Robert Walters's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:RWAl' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 0.39   Max: 0.43
Current: 0.34

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Robert Walters was 0.43. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.39.

CHIX:RWAl's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
73.88% of 1095 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.52 vs CHIX:RWAl: 0.34

Robert Walters  (CHIX:RWAl) Equity-to-Asset Explanation

Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.

For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.


Robert Walters Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Robert Walters Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Robert Walters's Equity-to-Asset 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 Walters Equity-to-Asset Chart

Robert Walters Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.39 0.39 0.40 0.39 0.34

Robert Walters Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Equity-to-Asset 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 0.40 0.39 0.35 0.34 0.34

CHIX:RWAL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Robert Walters's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Robert Walters's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Robert Walters's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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Robert Walters Equity-to-Asset Calculation

Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.

Robert Walters's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=101.2/294.5
=0.34

Robert Walters's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=93.3/277.2
=0.34

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.34 mean?
Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.34 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Robert Walters and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Robert Walters' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.31 to 0.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #809 out of 1095 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Robert Walters' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Robert Walters' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.34 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.43. The Business Services industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. Robert Walters' value of 0.34 is 34.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #809 out of 1095 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Robert Walters has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Robert Walters' Equity-to-Asset compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #809 out of 1095 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Robert Walters in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52. Robert Walters' value of 0.34 is 34.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Robert Walters' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.31 to 0.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.52, Robert Walters 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Business Services company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Business Services companies is 0.52, based on 1,095 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Robert Walters's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.34 is 34.6% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Robert Walters and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Robert Walters's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.34, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.39. 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 £2.39, compared to a current price of £1.48 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.34, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 34.6% below the Business Services industry median of 0.52. Robert Walters' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.34 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 £1.48 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.39. GuruFocus considers Robert Walters to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RWAL:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.34 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.39)
  • GF Value™: £2.39 vs. price of £1.48 (38.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.6% below the Business Services median (#809 of 1095)

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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