Robert WaltersCHIX:RWAL 51 Gross Margin % is 35.47% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 34.22. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RWAL with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.66 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Robert Walters ranks better than 50.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Robert Walters's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RWAl'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.87 Med: 34.22 Max: 38.94
Current: 35.1
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Robert Walters was 38.94%. The lowest was 27.87%. And the median was 34.22%.
CHIX:RWAl's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.94% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5
vs CHIX:RWAl: 35.10
Robert Walters had a gross margin of 35.47% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Robert Walters was 0.90% per year.
Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAl) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Robert Walters had a gross margin of 35.47% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Robert Walters Gross Margin % Related Terms
Robert Walters Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Robert Walters's Gross 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: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Robert Walters's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Robert Walters's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Robert Walters's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL) has a Gross Margin % of 35.47% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Robert Walters and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.22. Over the past decade, Robert Walters' Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.87 to 38.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #494 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is Robert Walters' Gross Margin % too high?
Robert Walters' current Gross Margin % of 35.47% is near median its 10-year median of 34.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.87 to a high of 38.94. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Robert Walters' value of 35.47% is 2.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #494 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above 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' Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #494 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Robert Walters in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Robert Walters' value of 35.47% is 2.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Robert Walters' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.87 to 38.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.22 vs. the industry median of 34.50, 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 Gross Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Robert Walters's current Gross Margin % of 35.47% is 2.8% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Robert Walters and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Robert Walters's current Gross Margin % is 35.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.22. 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 £2.66, compared to a current price of £0.83 — trading 68.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.22 and 2.8% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL), the current Gross Margin % is 35.47% 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 68.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.66.
GuruFocus considers Robert Walters to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RWAL:
Gross Margin %: 35.47% (near median its 10-year median of 34.22)
GF Value™: £2.66 vs. price of £0.83 (68.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.8% above the Business Services median (#494 of 1007)
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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