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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
£198.89M
Enterprise Value220.55M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£67.96M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£84.45M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.9
Beta1.01
Next Earnings
Jul 21, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.35%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding122,762,310
10 Day Avg. Volume338,111
30 Day Avg. Volume785,241
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.19
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)£1.25B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationSThree generated ~£56m of free cash flow in 2025 (≈94% of net income), showing strong cash conversion despite earnings weakness. This durable cash generation funds dividends, working-capital needs, debt reduction and selective investment, providing a buffer through cyclical downturns.
Specialist STEM Staffing ModelThe company's focus on STEM recruitment (technology, engineering, life sciences) creates a niche, fee-based business with recurring contract income and one-off permanent fees. Structural demand for STEM skills supports long-term placement opportunities and client relationships across geographies.
Serviceable Balance Sheet And Equity BaseLeverage remains at a manageable level (~0.36x debt/equity) and equity of ~£235m provides a capital buffer. This serviceable capital structure preserves financial flexibility to absorb shocks, support dividend policy and fund working-capital or selective strategic actions over the medium term.
Bears Say
Revenue DeteriorationTop-line weakness (2025 revenue down ~5.5%) highlights cyclical exposure in staffing demand. Persistent revenue erosion reduces scale benefits and fee accruals, undermining operating leverage and constraining reinvestment and hiring of specialist teams across markets over the coming months.
Compressed Profitability MarginsNet margin compressed to ~1.4% (from ~3.3% prior years) and gross margin drifted to ~23.4%, indicating spread pressure in the contractor model. Sustained margin erosion reduces ability to cover fixed costs and can materially impair cash flow and returns if pricing or pay-rate dynamics do not improve.
Declining Return On EquityROE fell to ~7.5% in 2025 from historically strong levels (20–27%), reflecting weaker profitability and higher leverage. Lower capital efficiency limits capacity for organic growth, reduces shareholder value creation, and heightens sensitivity to further earnings volatility over a multi-month horizon.
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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 £198.89M.
When is SThree PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
SThree PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 21, 2026 which is in 18 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 9.2 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 122,762,310 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 is a global recruitment consultancy that delivers specialized permanent and contract staffing services for a wide array of sectors, including technology, engineering, life sciences, and banking and finance. The company's service offerings are extensive, covering permanent placements, contract roles, project-based assignments, retained searches, and executive recruitment, complemented by support and mobility services. It operates under several distinct brands, including Computer Futures, Progressive, Huxley Associates, Real Staffing Group, Global Enterprise Partners, JP Gray, Madison Black, and Newington International. Established in 1986 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, SThree plc boasts a significant international footprint with operations spanning the UK, Germany, the US, the Netherlands, Japan, Dubai, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and other global markets.
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