Robert WaltersCHIX:RWAL -0.48%51 FCF Margin % is 1.45% as of Dec. 2025, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 2.30. 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 1,070 Business Services companies, Robert Walters ranks worse than 63.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Robert Walters's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RWAl'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 2.3 Max: 9.48
Current: 0.56
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Robert Walters was 9.48%. The lowest was 0.56%. And the median was 2.30%.
CHIX:RWAl's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 63.46% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs CHIX:RWAl: 0.56
Robert Walters FCF Margin % Related Terms
Robert Walters FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Robert Walters's FCF Margin % 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: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Robert Walters's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Robert Walters's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Robert Walters's FCF Margin % 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 Walters (CHIX:RWAL) has a FCF Margin % of 1.45% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Robert Walters and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 2.30. Over the past decade, Robert Walters' FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.56 to 9.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #679 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is Robert Walters' FCF Margin % too high?
Robert Walters' current FCF Margin % of 1.45% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 2.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 9.48. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.50. Robert Walters' value of 1.45% is 58.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #679 out of 1070 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' FCF Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #679 out of 1070 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Robert Walters in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.50. Robert Walters' value of 1.45% is 58.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Robert Walters' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.56 to 9.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.30 vs. the industry median of 3.50, 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 FCF Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.50, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Robert Walters's current FCF Margin % of 1.45% is 58.5% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Robert Walters and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Robert Walters's current FCF Margin % is 1.45%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 2.30. 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 FCF Margin % is 1.45%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 2.30 and 58.5% below the Business Services industry median of 3.50. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL), the current FCF Margin % is 1.45% as of Dec. 2025. 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:
FCF Margin %: 1.45% (37% below median its 10-year median of 2.30)
GF Value™: £2.72 vs. price of £0.83 (69.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.5% below the Business Services median (#679 of 1070)
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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