Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL) Net Cash per Share: £-2.27 (As of Jun. 2026)

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CHIX:RWAL Robert Walters PLC CHIX:RWAL
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What is Robert Walters Net Cash per Share?

Robert Walters CHIX:RWAL +2.73% 50 Net Cash per Share is £-2.27 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RWAL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 250 Business Services companies, Robert Walters ranks worse than 399999.6% on this metric.

Net Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities minus Total Liabilities minus Minority Interest and then divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Robert Walters's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £-2.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for Robert Walters's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:RWAl's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 6.91
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.

Robert Walters  (CHIX:RWAl) Net Cash per Share Explanation

Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

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Robert Walters Net Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Robert Walters's Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share Chart

Robert Walters Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Cash per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.69 -2.23 -2.14 -2.26 -2.19

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
Net Cash per Share 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 -2.24 -2.26 -2.41 -2.19 -2.27

CHIX:RWAL vs RHI, KFY, TNET: Net Cash per Share Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Robert Walters's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.


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Robert Walters Net Cash per Share Calculation

In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.

Robert Walters's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(49.1-193.3-0)/65.779
=-2.19

Robert Walters's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(34.7-183.9-0)/65.779
=-2.27

* 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 Net Cash per Share →
What does a Net Cash per Share of £-2.27 mean?
Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL) has a Net Cash per Share of £-2.27 as of Jun. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Robert Walters and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #999999 out of 250 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Robert Walters' Net Cash per Share too high?
Robert Walters' current Net Cash per Share is £-2.27. Based on the distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #999999 out of 250 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Robert Walters has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Robert Walters' Net Cash per Share compare to RHI and KFY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #999999 out of 250 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Robert Walters in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 6.91. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Business Services company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Business Services companies is 6.91, based on 250 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Robert Walters and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 6.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Robert Walters's current Net Cash per Share is £-2.27. 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 £2.35, compared to a current price of £1.32 — trading 44% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is £-2.27. Robert Walters' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL), the current Net Cash per Share is £-2.27 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 £1.32 is trading 44% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.35. GuruFocus considers Robert Walters to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RWAL:

  • Net Cash per Share: £-2.27
  • GF Value™: £2.35 vs. price of £1.32 (44% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 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

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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