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SThree PLC (GB:STEM)
LSE:STEM
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 - 285.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.37K
Average Volume (3M)785.24K
Market Cap
£220.30M
Enterprise Value236.91M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£67.96M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£84.45M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.1
Beta0.96
Next Earnings
Jul 27, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.35%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.08
Shares Outstanding127,188,820
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 Target
£250.00Price Target Upside35.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.27B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash FlowSThree's 2025 free cash flow (~£56m, ~94% of net income) and consistently positive operating cash flow show durable cash conversion. This strengthens liquidity, funds dividends and debt servicing, and provides flexibility to withstand cyclical staffing downturns over coming months.
Specialist STEM Staffing ModelA focused STEM recruiting model and specialist brands create structural competitive advantages: higher billing rates, client stickiness and technical recruiting expertise. Geographic and sector diversification reduce single-market exposure and support steadier demand over medium term.
Serviceable Balance Sheet Equity BaseDespite higher leverage, a sizable equity base (~£235m) and moderate net debt-to-equity (~0.36x) leave headroom for working-capital swings and targeted investment. The balance sheet can support ongoing operations and refinancing needs across a typical business cycle.
Bears Say
Revenue DeteriorationRevenues have moved into a noticeable downswing, reducing top-line scale that underpins gross profit and operating leverage. Persistent or worsening revenue weakness would limit ability to restore margins and constrain reinvestment in specialist recruiting capabilities.
Margin CompressionSubstantial margin erosion—lower gross and net margins—signals a tougher pricing/spread environment for contract staffing. Compressed margins reduce cash available for growth, dividends and deleveraging, and make profitability highly sensitive to smaller revenue or pricing shocks.
Rising Leverage And Weaker ReturnsIncreased debt combined with a sharp drop in ROE to ~7.5% reduces financial flexibility and the margin of safety. Higher leverage magnifies downside in another downturn and limits ability to pursue acquisitions or invest in growth without further balance-sheet strain.
SThree plc News
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 285.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is SThree PLC’s market cap?
SThree PLC’s market cap is £220.30M.
When is SThree PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
SThree PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 27, 2026 which is in 136 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 Undervalued.
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 127,188,820 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?
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
SThree plc Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£250.00 (35.87% Upside)
£250.00 (35.87% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-54.70%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.33%
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.
STEM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
250.00 p
▲(35.87% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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