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Robert Walters PLC (GB:RWA)
LSE:RWA
RWA Stock Chart & Stats
143.50p
10.00p(3.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
143.50p
10.00p(3.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range116.00p - 274.00p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.48K
Average Volume (3M)168.69K
Market Cap
£82.55M
Enterprise Value120.85M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£55.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£93.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
Mar 11, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield12.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.17
Shares Outstanding72,357,700
10 Day Avg. Volume271,449
30 Day Avg. Volume168,695
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.24
Price to Book (P/B)1.50
Price to Sales (P/S)0.23
P/FCF Ratio21.35
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£230.00Price Target Upside60.28% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Revenue ModelRobert Walters earns fees from contingent recruitment plus contract staffing margins, giving it multiple revenue channels. This durable model smooths cycle effects: permanent placements generate placement fees while contract staffing yields repeatable margin and cash flow from billable hours.
Global, Sector-diverse FootprintA multinational presence across professional sectors spreads geographic and cyclical risk, enabling cross-border placements and client diversification. Exposure to finance, tech, engineering and healthcare supports structural demand for skilled hires and long-term client relationships.
Manageable LeverageDebt levels are moderate (D/E ~0.64) and equity still funds a material portion of the asset base, providing financial flexibility. Manageable leverage supports investment in recruiter networks and working capital for contract staffing without immediate refinancing pressure.
Bears Say
Persistent Revenue DeclineSustained top-line deterioration weakens scale advantages, reduces recruiter capacity to invest in sourcing and client development, and undermines long-term market position. Continued revenue shrinkage can erode client relationships and limit pricing power across niche segments.
Profitability DeteriorationNegative margins and a negative ROE indicate the business is not currently generating acceptable returns on capital. This undermines reinvestment, constrains talent retention incentives, and raises questions about sustaining dividends or funding strategic initiatives without corrective action.
Weak Cash GenerationA large drop in free cash flow and negative conversion of income to cash reduce liquidity to fund payroll for contract workers, invest in systems, or expand recruiter headcount. Persistent weak cash conversion increases reliance on external financing and limits strategic flexibility.
Robert Walters News
RWA FAQ
What was Robert Walters PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Robert Walters PLC lowest share price was 116.00p and its highest was 274.00p in the past 12 months.
What is Robert Walters PLC’s market cap?
Robert Walters PLC’s market cap is £82.55M.
When is Robert Walters PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Robert Walters PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 11, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were Robert Walters PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Robert Walters PLC released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2025. The company reported -0.17p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -0.17p.
Is Robert Walters PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Robert Walters PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Robert Walters PLC pay dividends?
Robert Walters PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 12.531p which represents an annual dividend yield of 12.88%. See more information on Robert Walters PLC dividends here
What is Robert Walters PLC’s EPS estimate?
Robert Walters PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Robert Walters PLC have?
Robert Walters PLC has 72,357,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Robert Walters PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Robert Walters PLC reported an EPS of -0.17p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.748%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Robert Walters PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:RWA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Robert Walters Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-55.12%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-11.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-11.78%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Robert Walters PLC
Robert Walters plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides professional recruitment consultancy services worldwide. The company offers permanent, contract, and interim recruitment services in the fields of accounting and finance, banking and financial services, engineering, human resources, information technology, legal, sales and marketing, secretarial and support, and supply chain and procurement. It also provides staffing and recruitment process outsourcing and managed services. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
RWA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
230.00p
▲(60.28% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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