SThree PLC (GB:STEM)
LSE:STEM
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STEM Stock Chart & Stats
184.00 p
-5.00 p(-1.76%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
184.00 p
-5.00 p(-1.76%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range132.20 p - 254.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.37K
Average Volume (3M)785.24K
Market Cap
£191.27M
Enterprise Value214.17M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£67.96M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£84.45M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.1
Beta1.03
Next Earnings
Jul 21, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.35%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding124,923,830
10 Day Avg. Volume338,111
30 Day Avg. Volume785,241
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.20
Price to Book (P/B)0.92
Price to Sales (P/S)0.17
P/FCF Ratio3.83
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.03B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow ConversionSThree generated roughly £56m of free cash flow in 2025, equal to about 94% of reported net income. Durable cash conversion supports dividend capacity, debt servicing and reinvestment even when reported earnings are volatile, enhancing financial resilience through cycles.
Specialist STEM Staffing ModelA focused specialist model in STEM sectors creates structural advantages: deeper client relationships, sector expertise, and higher switching costs versus generalist recruiters. Persistent structural demand for STEM talent supports sustained placement volumes over multiple cycles.
Serviceable Balance SheetDebt around 0.36x equity and sizable shareholder equity (£235m) leave headroom to absorb shocks and fund working capital. The balance sheet is not stressed, supporting strategic flexibility for M&A, investment or dividend continuity while monitoring the recent uptick in leverage.
Bears Say
Revenue And Margin DeteriorationTop-line decline and a sharp fall in net margin to ~1.4% indicate pressure on pricing and spreads in contract staffing. Persisting revenue weakness and margin compression reduce operating leverage and long-term earnings power, making recovery dependent on market conditions and pricing restoration.
Rising Leverage TrendLeverage roughly doubled year-over-year, eroding the margin of safety. Higher debt increases interest and refinancing exposure and leaves less buffer against cyclical revenue swings in staffing, which can amplify risk if earnings remain subdued for multiple quarters.
Weak Returns And Earnings DeclineROE has fallen materially to ~7.5% and EPS growth is deeply negative, reflecting persistent profitability erosion. Lower returns reduce capital allocation flexibility and investor optionality; sustained weak earnings hinder ability to rebuild margins or organically fund growth initiatives.
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STEM FAQ
What was SThree PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
SThree PLC lowest share price was 132.20 p and its highest was 254.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is SThree PLC’s market cap?
SThree PLC’s market cap is £191.27M.
When is SThree PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
SThree PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 21, 2026 which is in 61 days.
How were SThree PLC’s earnings last quarter?
SThree PLC released its earnings results on Jan 27, 2026. The company reported 0.081 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.081 p.
Is SThree PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts SThree PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does SThree PLC pay dividends?
SThree PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 5.1 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.35%. See more information on SThree PLC dividends here
What is SThree PLC’s EPS estimate?
SThree PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does SThree PLC have?
SThree PLC has 124,923,830 shares outstanding.
What happened to SThree PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
SThree PLC reported an EPS of 0.081 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.457%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SThree PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:STEM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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SThree plc Stock Smart Score
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Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £18.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-54.70%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
SThree PLC
SThree plc provides specialist contract and permanent staffing services for technology, engineering, life sciences, banking and finance, and other sectors. It offers permanent, contract, project, retained, and executive search recruitment solutions, as well as support and mobility services. The company provides its services under the Computer Futures, Progressive, Huxley Associates, Real Staffing Group, Global Enterprise Partners, JP Gray, Madison Black, and Newington International brands. It has operations in the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, the Netherlands, Japan, Dubai, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and internationally. SThree plc was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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