Randstad NVWBO:RAND -0.87%62 ROE % is 6.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 14.15. GuruFocus rates WBO:RAND with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.69 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Business Services companies, Randstad NV ranks worse than 53.4% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Randstad NV's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €256 Mil. Randstad NV's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,902 Mil. Therefore, Randstad NV's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Randstad NV's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:RAND'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.79 Med: 14.15 Max: 18.93
Current: 7.33
During the past 13 years, Randstad NV's highest ROE % was 18.93%. The lowest was 2.79%. And the median was 14.15%.
WBO:RAND's ROE % is ranked worse than 53.4% of 1058
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 8.095
vs WBO:RAND: 7.33
Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Randstad NV ROE % Related Terms
Randstad NV ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Randstad NV's ROE % 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, Randstad NV's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.
Randstad NV ROE % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Randstad NV's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Randstad NV's ROE % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) has a ROE % of 6.56% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Randstad NV and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 14.15. Over the past decade, Randstad NV's ROE % has ranged from 2.79 to 18.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #565 out of 1058 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is Randstad NV's ROE % too high?
Randstad NV's current ROE % of 6.56% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 14.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.79 to a high of 18.93. The Business Services industry median ROE % is 8.10. Randstad NV's value of 6.56% is 19% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #565 out of 1058 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Randstad NV has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Randstad NV's ROE % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #565 out of 1058 companies for ROE %. This places Randstad NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 8.10. Randstad NV's value of 6.56% is 19% below this benchmark. Historically, Randstad NV's own ROE % has ranged from 2.79 to 18.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.15 vs. the industry median of 8.10, Randstad NV 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 ROE % for a Business Services company?
The median ROE % among Business Services companies is 8.10, based on 1,058 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Randstad NV's current ROE % of 6.56% is 19% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Randstad NV and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROE % is 8.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Randstad NV's current ROE % is 6.56%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 14.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Randstad NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.69, compared to a current price of €26.25 — trading 35.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 6.56%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 14.15 and 19% below the Business Services industry median of 8.10. Randstad NV's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Randstad NV (WBO:RAND), the current ROE % is 6.56% 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 Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Randstad NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €26.25 is trading 35.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.69.
GuruFocus considers Randstad NV to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:RAND:
ROE %: 6.56% (54% below median its 10-year median of 14.15)
GF Value™: €40.69 vs. price of €26.25 (35.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19% below the Business Services median (#565 of 1058)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:RAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Established in 1960 and domiciled in the Netherlands, Randstad is one of only three global recruitment providers, placing over 200,000 permanent candidates and 2 million temporary candidates annually. In addition, the company provides recruitment process outsourcing services, managed services programs, payroll services, outplacement services, and job postings.
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