Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL) 3-Year RORE % : 62.97% (As of Dec. 2025)


CHIX:RWAL Robert Walters PLC CHIX:RWAL
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What is Robert Walters 3-Year RORE %?

Robert Walters CHIX:RWAL 51 3-Year RORE % is 62.97 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RWAL with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Business Services companies, Robert Walters ranks better than 83.93% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Robert Walters's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 62.97%.

The industry rank for Robert Walters's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:RWAl's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
83.93% of 977 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.64 vs CHIX:RWAl: 62.97

Robert Walters  (CHIX:RWAl) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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Robert Walters 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Robert Walters's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % Chart

Robert Walters Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.00 73.79 -45.16 1,201.92 62.97

Robert Walters Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
3-Year RORE % 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 -45.16 -166.14 1,201.92 113.94 62.97

CHIX:RWAL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Robert Walters's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Robert Walters's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Robert Walters's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Robert Walters 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Robert Walters's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( -0.407-0.19 )/( -0.308-0.64 )
=-0.597/-0.948
=62.97 %

* 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 62.97 mean?
Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL) has a 3-Year RORE % of 62.97 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Robert Walters and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #157 out of 977 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is Robert Walters' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Robert Walters' current 3-Year RORE % is 62.97. The Business Services industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.64. Robert Walters' value of 62.97 is 724.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #157 out of 977 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' 3-Year RORE % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Robert Walters ranks #157 out of 977 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Robert Walters in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.64. Robert Walters' value of 62.97 is 724.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Business Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Business Services companies is 7.64, based on 977 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Robert Walters's current 3-Year RORE % of 62.97 is 724.2% above 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Robert Walters and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Robert Walters's current 3-Year RORE % is 62.97. 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 £2.71, compared to a current price of £0.83 — trading 69.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 62.97 and 724.2% above the Business Services industry median of 7.64. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Robert Walters (CHIX:RWAL), the current 3-Year RORE % is 62.97 as of Dec. 2025. 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 69.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.71. GuruFocus considers Robert Walters to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RWAL:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 62.97
  • GF Value™: £2.71 vs. price of £0.83 (69.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 724.2% above the Business Services median (#157 of 977)

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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