Robert HalfLTS:0KX9 -0.54%71 Operating Margin % is 2.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 9.55. GuruFocus rates LTS:0KX9 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $56.78 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Robert Half ranks worse than 71.59% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Robert Half's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $37 Mil. Robert Half's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,300 Mil. Therefore, Robert Half's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.84%.
Warning Sign:
Robert Half Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -27.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Robert Half's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0KX9'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.4 Med: 9.55 Max: 13.47
Current: 1.4
LTS:0KX9's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 71.59% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.33
vs LTS:0KX9: 1.40
Robert Half's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -27.90% per year.
Robert Half's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $37 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $74 Mil.
Robert Half (LTS:0KX9) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Robert Half Operating Margin % Related Terms
Robert Half Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Robert Half's Operating 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.
LTS:0KX9 vs KFY, TNET, MAN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Robert Half's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Half Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Robert Half's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Robert Half's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Robert Half's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Half (LTS:0KX9) has a Operating Margin % of 2.84% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Robert Half and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 9.55. Over the past decade, Robert Half's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.40 to 13.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Robert Half ranks #766 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Robert Half's Operating Margin % too high?
Robert Half's current Operating Margin % of 2.84% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 9.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.40 to a high of 13.47. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Robert Half's value of 2.84% is 55.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Robert Half ranks #766 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Robert Half has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Robert Half's Operating Margin % compare to KFY and TNET?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Robert Half ranks #766 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Robert Half in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Robert Half's value of 2.84% is 55.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Robert Half's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.40 to 13.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.55 vs. the industry median of 6.33, Robert Half 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 Operating Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.33, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Robert Half's current Operating Margin % of 2.84% is 55.1% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Robert Half and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Robert Half's current Operating Margin % is 2.84%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 9.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Robert Half stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Robert Half (LTS:0KX9) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $56.78, compared to a current price of $29.42 — trading 48.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.84%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 9.55 and 55.1% below the Business Services industry median of 6.33. Robert Half's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Robert Half (LTS:0KX9), the current Operating Margin % is 2.84% as of Mar. 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 Half (LTS:0KX9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Robert Half stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.42 is trading 48.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $56.78.
GuruFocus considers Robert Half to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0KX9:
Operating Margin %: 2.84% (70% below median its 10-year median of 9.55)
GF Value™: $56.78 vs. price of $29.42 (48.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.1% below the Business Services median (#766 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0KX9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Robert Half Inc was founded in 1948, Robert Half provides temporary, permanent, and outcome-based staffing for both in-person and remote positions in the finance and accounting, technology, legal, marketing, and administrative fields. Its subsidiary consulting arm, Protiviti, specializes in technology, risk, auditing, and compliance matters. The firm generates its sales inside the U.S. and is one of the specialized firms in the fragmented U.S. staffing industry.
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