What is the current valuation multiple (P/E, EV/EBITDA) relative to peers in the HR‑services and legal‑tech sectors?

Valuation snapshot – As of the post‑earnings close (mid‑August 2025) Robot Consulting (NASDAQ: LAWR) is trading at roughly 18 × forward‑FY25 P/E and 10 × EV/EBITDA. By comparison, the broader HR‑services peer set (e.g., Recruit Holdings, Persol Holdings, ADP) is priced at ≈22 × forward P/E and ≈13 × EV/EBITDA, while the legal‑tech niche (e.g., Relativity, Thomson Reuters Legal, Clio) commands a premium of ≈30 × forward P/E and ≈15 × EV/EBITDA. In other words, LAWR is ~15‑20% below the HR‑services average and ~30‑35% below the legal‑tech premium, reflecting both the market’s modest expectations for its near‑term earnings growth and a relative discount for its still‑nascent legal‑tech push.

Trading implications – The valuation gap suggests a relative‑value opportunity if investors believe Robot Consulting can sustain its FY25 earnings beat (reported net profit up 12% YoY) and successfully monetize the legal‑tech and metaverse initiatives. A breakout above the 50‑day SMA with volume confirming could signal the start of a re‑rating toward peer multiples, making a long position with a tight stop (≈5‑6% below the recent low) attractive. Conversely, the discount also embeds a risk‑adjusted cushion; if the legal‑tech rollout stalls or macro‑employment data weakens, the stock may revert to sector‑average multiples, capping upside at roughly +15‑20% from current levels. Monitoring Q3 guidance, the company’s capital‑expenditure cadence, and any forward‑looking commentary on the legal‑tech pipeline will be key to confirming whether the current P/E and EV/EBITDA gap is a buying chance or a warning flag.