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 - 258.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.37K
Average Volume (3M)785.24K
Market Cap
£195.77M
Enterprise Value219.57M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£67.96M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£84.45M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.2
Beta1.00
Next Earnings
Jul 27, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.35%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.08
Shares Outstanding125,419,670
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 robust free cash flow (~£56m in 2025) equal to roughly 94% of reported net income. High FCF conversion provides durable internal funding for dividends, capex, and working-capital needs, improving resilience through cycles and reducing reliance on external financing.
Serviceable Balance SheetLeverage has increased but remains moderate (debt ~0.36x equity) and equity is sizable, leaving headroom to absorb shocks. A serviceable balance sheet supports operational flexibility, funding for working capital, and the ability to pursue strategic actions without immediate refinancing pressure.
Specialist STEM Staffing FranchiseA focused business model on STEM talent and specialist brands creates structural demand and pricing power versus generalist recruiters. Diversified streams (contract and permanent) and international footprints reduce single-market reliance, supporting durable client relationships and long-term revenue opportunities.
Bears Say
Recent Revenue DeteriorationTop-line weakness in 2025 signals softer demand for placements and reduces operating leverage. Sustained revenue declines compress scale benefits, limit margin recovery, and extend the timeline for restoring ROE and profitability, making medium-term recovery contingent on market or share gains.
Margin CompressionMaterial margin erosion reflects pressure on pricing spreads and/or mix shifts toward lower-margin work. Persistently lower gross and net margins reduce retained earnings, limit reinvestment capacity, and heighten sensitivity to cost inflation or pricing competition over the medium term.
Weakened Return On EquityROE deterioration signals the company is generating much lower returns on capital than prior years. Lower profitability relative to equity limits value creation for shareholders, constrains strategic reinvestment, and raises the bar for management to restore historic returns without structural margin or revenue improvements.
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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 258.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is SThree PLC’s market cap?
SThree PLC’s market cap is £195.77M.
When is SThree PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
SThree PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 27, 2026 which is in 89 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 125,419,670 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
Neutral
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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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