Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL) Gross Profit: £268.8 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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CHIX:RWAL Robert Walters PLC CHIX:RWAL
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What is Robert Walters Gross Profit?

Robert Walters CHIX:RWAL +9.26% 59 Gross Profit is £268.8 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RWAL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Robert Walters's gross profit for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was £134.6 Mil. Robert Walters's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £268.8 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Robert Walters's gross profit for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was £134.6 Mil. Robert Walters's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was £433.7 Mil. Therefore, Robert Walters's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 31.04%.

Robert Walters had a gross margin of 31.04% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Robert Walters was 38.94%. The lowest was 27.87%. And the median was 34.22%.


Robert Walters  (CHIX:RWAl) Gross Profit 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 31.04% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins


Robert Walters Gross Profit Related Terms


Robert Walters Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Robert Walters's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit Chart

Robert Walters Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Profit
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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
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CHIX:RWAL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Robert Walters's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Profit vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Robert Walters's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Robert Walters's Gross Profit falls into.


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Robert Walters Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

Robert Walters's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=781.1 - 506.9
=274.2

Robert Walters's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=433.7 - 299.1
=134.6

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £268.8 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

Robert Walters's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=134.6 / 433.7
=31.04 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of £268.8 Mil mean?
Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL) has a Gross Profit of £268.8 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Robert Walters and its competitors.
Is Robert Walters' Gross Profit too high?
Robert Walters' current Gross Profit is £268.8 Mil. Overall, Robert Walters has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Robert Walters' Gross Profit compare to KFY and RHI?
Robert Walters' Gross Profit of £268.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Business Services company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Robert Walters and its competitors. Robert Walters's current Gross Profit is £268.8 Mil. 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 Gross Profit is £268.8 Mil. Robert Walters' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL), the current Gross Profit is £268.8 Mil 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:

  • Gross Profit: £268.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: £2.39 vs. price of £1.48 (38.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

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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