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Robert Half (Robert Half) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.68 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Robert Half Degree of Financial Leverage?

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT). Robert Half's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.68. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Robert Half's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

RHI's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
70.09% of 1023 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs RHI: 0.68

Robert Half Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Robert Half's Degree of Financial Leverage 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.

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Robert Half Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Robert Half Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.67 0.79 0.86 0.40 0.68

Robert Half Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage 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 0.40 5.20 0.55 0.66 0.68

Competitive Comparison of Robert Half's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Robert Half's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage 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's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Robert Half's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Robert Half's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Robert Half Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Robert Half's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 3.88 (Dec. 2023) / 6.03 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 464.59 (Dec. 2023) / 975.086 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-0.3566/-0.5235
=0.68***

* 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.

** TTM data of EPS and EBIT was used to calculate Degree of Financial Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Financial Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.


Robert Half  (NYSE:RHI) Degree of Financial Leverage Explanation

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s Earnings per Share (EPS) to fluctuations in its operating income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), resulting from adjustments in its capital structure. DFL is an essential tool for companies to assess the appropriate level of debt or financial leverage in their capital structure. When EBIT remains relatively stable, it results in stable earnings and earnings per share. In such cases, the company may consider taking on substantial debt. However, for companies operating in industries with significant fluctuations in EBIT, it is advisable to keep debt at a manageable level.

The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be. Because interest is a fixed expense, leverage can amplify earnings and EPS. This is beneficial when EBIT is growing, but it can become problematic in tough economic conditions when EBIT is under pressure.

Be Aware

The use of financial leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) should be adjusted accordingly.


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Robert Half (Robert Half) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
2884 Sand Hill Road, Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA, USA, 94025
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 most of its sales inside the U.S. and stands as one of the largest specialized firms in the highly fragmented U.S. staffing industry. The firm generates annual revenue of around $7 billion.
Executives
Robert W Glass officer: Executive Vice President
Marc Morial director 142 IRVING AVENUE, S. ORANGE NJ 07079
Dirk A Kempthorne director 1735 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA PA 19103
Joseph A Tarantino officer: President and CEO, Protiviti 2884 SAND HILL ROAD, SUITE 200, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Marnie Huss Wilking director 5611 E HILLERY DR, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85254
Paul F Gentzkow officer: President & CEO Staffing 2884 SAND HILL ROAD, SUITE 200, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Messmer Harold M Jr director, officer: Executive Chairman
Barbara J Novogradac director C/O ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC., 2884 SAND HILL ROAD, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Robert J Pace director C/O ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC., 2884 SAND HILL ROAD, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Julia Lynn Coronado director C/O DYNEX CAPITAL, INC., 4991 LAKE BROOK DRIVE, SUITE 100, GLEN ALLEN VA 23060
Frederick A Richman director C/O ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC., 2884 SAND HILL ROAD, MENLO PARK CA 94025
M Keith Waddell director, officer: Chief Executive Officer
Michael C Buckley officer: Executive Vice President & CFO C/O ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC, 5720 STONERIDGE DR STE 3, PLEASANTON CA 94588
Steven Karel officer: Vice President and Secretary 2884 SAND HILL ROAD, SUITE 200, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Edward W Gibbons director C/O JACK IN THE BOX INC, 9330 BALVOA AVE, SAN DIEGO CA 92123