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SThree PLC (GB:STEM)
LSE:STEM
STEM Stock Chart & Stats
184.00p
-5.00p(-1.76%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
184.00p
-5.00p(-1.76%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range132.20p - 285.00p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.37K
Average Volume (3M)785.24K
Market Cap
£220.17M
Enterprise Value237.04M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£67.96M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£84.45M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.8
Beta1.11
Next Earnings
Jul 27, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.35%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.08
Shares Outstanding127,599,580
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
Cash GenerationSThree’s free cash flow strength is durable: ~£56m in 2025 (~94% of net income) and positive operating cash flow each year. Strong FCF supports dividends, funds operations and working-capital swings, and provides a cash buffer through staffing-cycle volatility.
Serviceable Balance SheetThe balance sheet remains serviceable with debt at ~0.36x equity and sizeable equity (~£235m). This degree of leverage preserves financial flexibility to fund working-capital needs and opportunistic investments while avoiding stressed covenant pressure in normal cycles.
Specialist STEM Staffing ModelA focused STEM staffing franchise targets structurally strong end markets (tech, engineering, life sciences). The combination of contract recurring revenue and permanent placement fees, plus specialized brands and international footprint, provides durable client relationships and diversification.
Bears Say
Revenue And Margin DeteriorationRecent revenue decline (~-5.5% in 2025) and sharp margin compression to ~1.4% reflect a tougher pricing/spread environment. If sustained, falling volumes and lower spreads will erode cash generation, constrain reinvestment, and pressure payout capacity over the medium term.
Rising Leverage TrendLeverage has increased materially year-over-year (0.16x → 0.36x equity), reducing headroom. Higher debt raises interest and refinancing exposure and limits flexibility for M&A or countercyclical investment, making the company more sensitive to further earnings weakness.
Weaker Returns On EquityROE has fallen to ~7.5% from prior 20–27% levels, signaling a material deterioration in capital efficiency. Persistently lower returns could reduce retained-earnings accumulation, limit internal funding for growth, and challenge the sustainability of shareholder distributions.
SThree plc News
STEM FAQ
What was SThree PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
SThree PLC lowest share price was 132.20p and its highest was 285.00p in the past 12 months.
What is SThree PLC’s market cap?
SThree PLC’s market cap is £220.17M.
When is SThree PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
SThree PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 27, 2026 which is in 146 days.
How were SThree PLC’s earnings last quarter?
SThree PLC released its earnings results on Jan 27, 2026. The company reported 0.082p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.082p.
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 5.1p 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 127,599,580 shares outstanding.
What happened to SThree PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
SThree PLC reported an EPS of 0.082p 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
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
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
250.00p
▲(35.87% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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