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
£194.11M
Enterprise Value211.23M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£67.96M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£84.45M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.1
Beta1.04
Next Earnings
Jul 21, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.35%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding124,527,275
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 GenerationSThree converts earnings into cash efficiently: 2025 FCF rose to ~£56m and equals roughly 94% of reported net income. Durable cash conversion supports dividends, working-capital flexibility and reinvestment capacity, giving the business resilience through staffing cycles.
Serviceable Balance Sheet And Equity BaseLeverage is elevated versus 2024 but remains moderate (debt ~0.36x equity) and equity remains sizable (~£235m). This provides a structural cushion for cyclical staffing volatility, preserving financial flexibility for client investment, M&A or dividend support over the medium term.
Specialist STEM Staffing Business ModelA focused model targeting STEM talent creates durable structural demand driven by technology, life sciences and engineering investments. Specialist brands and teams across markets build client relationships and domain expertise, supporting repeat fees, higher placement conversion and a defensible niche.
Bears Say
Recent Revenue And Margin DeteriorationRevenue decline and sharp margin compression in 2025 reflect weaker demand and narrower contractor-client spreads. Sustained lower margins reduce operational cash buffers and constrain reinvestment or dividend capacity, making recovery dependent on cyclical hiring normalisation or pricing power restoration.
Material Decline In Returns On CapitalROE collapsing to ~7.5% signals reduced capital efficiency and weaker profitability versus prior years. Lower returns hamper the company’s ability to generate shareholder value from the existing equity base and may pressure long-term payout sustainability and growth investment if not reversed.
Earnings Volatility And Steep EPS DeclineA >60% drop in EPS indicates earnings are highly cyclical and sensitive to market hiring conditions. Such volatility complicates multi-year planning, increases downside risk in downturns and, when combined with higher leverage, can amplify balance-sheet and dividend stress during prolonged soft patch.
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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 £194.11M.
When is SThree PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
SThree PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 21, 2026 which is in 55 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 124,527,275 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
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Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £18.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
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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