Robert WaltersCHIX:RWAL -0.48%51 PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 2.41. 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 1,049 Business Services companies, Robert Walters ranks better than 88.85% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-25), Robert Walters's share price is £0.832. Robert Walters's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.54. Hence, Robert Walters's PB Ratio of today is 0.54.
Good Sign:
Robert Walters PLC stock PB Ratio (=0.54) is close to 10-year low of 0.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Robert Walters's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RWAl'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 2.41 Max: 4.86
Current: 0.54
During the past 13 years, Robert Walters's highest PB Ratio was 4.86. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 2.41.
CHIX:RWAl's PB Ratio is ranked better than 88.85% of 1049
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.62
vs CHIX:RWAl: 0.54
During the past 12 months, Robert Walters's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -27.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -14.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Robert Walters was 105.40% per year. The lowest was -14.50% per year. And the median was 7.40% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Robert Walters PB Ratio Related Terms
Robert Walters PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Robert Walters's PB Ratio 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.
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Robert Walters's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Robert Walters's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Robert Walters's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Robert Walters's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL) has a PB Ratio of 0.54 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Robert Walters and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 2.41. Over the past decade, Robert Walters' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 4.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #117 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Robert Walters' PB Ratio too high?
Robert Walters' current PB Ratio of 0.54 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 2.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 4.86. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Robert Walters' value of 0.54 is 66.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #117 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #117 out of 1049 companies for PB Ratio. This places Robert Walters in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Robert Walters' value of 0.54 is 66.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Robert Walters' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 4.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.41 vs. the industry median of 1.62, 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 PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.62, based on 1,049 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Robert Walters's current PB Ratio of 0.54 is 66.7% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Robert Walters and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Robert Walters's current PB Ratio is 0.54, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 2.41. 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 PB Ratio is 0.54, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 2.41 and 66.7% below the Business Services industry median of 1.62. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL), the current PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Jun. 25, 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 £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:
PB Ratio: 0.54 (78% below median its 10-year median of 2.41)
GF Value™: £2.72 vs. price of £0.83 (69.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.7% below the Business Services median (#117 of 1049)
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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