Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL) EV-to-FCF: 21.76 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 73% Above Median


CHIX:RWAL Robert Walters PLC CHIX:RWAL
51 GF Score
Price £0.83
GF Value £2.72
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Robert Walters EV-to-FCF?

Robert Walters CHIX:RWAL -0.48% 51 EV-to-FCF is 21.76 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 12.58. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RWAL with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 719 Business Services companies, Robert Walters ranks worse than 70.65% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Robert Walters's Enterprise Value is £95.7 Mil. Robert Walters's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £4.4 Mil. Therefore, Robert Walters's EV-to-FCF for today is 21.76.

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

CHIX:RWAl' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.88   Med: 12.58   Max: 30.43
Current: 21.88

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Robert Walters was 30.43. The lowest was 2.88. And the median was 12.58.

CHIX:RWAl's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
70.65% of 719 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.42 vs CHIX:RWAl: 21.88

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

As of today (2026-06-25), Robert Walters's stock price is £0.832. Robert Walters's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.407. Therefore, Robert Walters's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Robert Walters  (CHIX:RWAl) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.832/-0.407
=At Loss

Robert Walters's share price for today is £0.832.
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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Robert Walters EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Robert Walters EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Robert Walters's EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF Chart

Robert Walters Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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Robert Walters Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-FCF 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 10.85 0.00 23.41 0.00 29.83

CHIX:RWAL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: EV-to-FCF Comparison

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

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

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


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Robert Walters EV-to-FCF Calculation

Robert Walters's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=95.739/4.4
=21.76

Robert Walters's current Enterprise Value is £95.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Robert Walters's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £4.4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 21.76 mean?
Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL) has a EV-to-FCF of 21.76 as of Jun. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Robert Walters and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 12.58. Over the past decade, Robert Walters' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 2.88 to 30.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #508 out of 719 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 70.7%.
Is Robert Walters' EV-to-FCF too high?
Robert Walters' current EV-to-FCF of 21.76 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 12.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.88 to a high of 30.43. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.42. Robert Walters' value of 21.76 is 75.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #508 out of 719 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-FCF compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #508 out of 719 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Robert Walters in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.42. Robert Walters' value of 21.76 is 75.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Robert Walters' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 2.88 to 30.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.58 vs. the industry median of 12.42, 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-FCF for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.42, based on 719 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Robert Walters's current EV-to-FCF of 21.76 is 75.2% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Robert Walters and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Robert Walters's current EV-to-FCF is 21.76, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 12.58. 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 £2.72, compared to a current price of £0.83 — trading 69.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 21.76, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 12.58 and 75.2% above the Business Services industry median of 12.42. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL), the current EV-to-FCF is 21.76 as of Jun. 25, 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 £0.83 is trading 69.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.72. GuruFocus considers Robert Walters to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RWAL:

  • EV-to-FCF: 21.76 (73% above median its 10-year median of 12.58)
  • GF Value™: £2.72 vs. price of £0.83 (69.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75.2% above the Business Services median (#508 of 719)

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

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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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