Business Description
Hays PLC
ISIN : GB0004161021
Share Class Description:
CHIX:HASl: Ordinary SharesTotal Employee Number:
9,100Description
Hays PLC is a recruitment company, providing staffing solutions across various sectors, including information technology, construction, finance, education, and healthcare. The company generates revenue prominently through fees for placing candidates in permanent, temporary, and contract roles. It also offers workforce solutions such as recruitment process outsourcing, managed service programs, and advisory services. Hays operates its business in four regions: Germany, the United Kingdom & Ireland, Australia & New Zealand, and the Rest of the World. Its business model focuses on matching skilled professionals with employer needs through a network of recruitment consultants and digital platforms, without owning physical labor assets.
Financial Strength
7/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash-To-Debt | 0.55 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | 0.28 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | 0.66 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | 4.28 | |||||
Interest Coverage | 2.69 | |||||
Piotroski F-Score | 2/9 | |||||
Altman Z-Score | 4.2 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -2.81 | |||||
WACC vs ROIC | ||||||
Growth Rank
2/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | 2 | |||||
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate | -32.4 | |||||
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate | -47.7 | |||||
3-Year FCF Growth Rate | -14.7 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | -15.3 | |||||
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate Estimate Industry Rank | 35 |
Momentum Rank
1/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Day RSI | 53.28 | |||||
9-Day RSI | 49.83 | |||||
14-Day RSI | 49.86 | |||||
3-1 Month Momentum % | -5.67 | |||||
6-1 Month Momentum % | -41.58 | |||||
12-1 Month Momentum % | -54.76 |
Liquidity Ratio
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Ratio | 1.27 | |||||
Quick Ratio | 1.27 | |||||
Cash Ratio | 0.18 | |||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 38.27 | |||||
Days Payable | 20.4 |
Dividend & Buy Back
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield % | 1.3 | |||||
Dividend Payout Ratio | 1.3 | |||||
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate | 10.9 | |||||
Forward Dividend Yield % | 1.3 | |||||
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % | 1.3 | |||||
3-Year Average Share Buyback Ratio | 1.2 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | -2.86 |
Profitability Rank
6/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin % | 14.72 | |||||
Operating Margin % | 0.65 | |||||
Net Margin % | -0.16 | |||||
EBITDA Margin % | 1.11 | |||||
FCF Margin % | 1.26 | |||||
OCF Margin % | 1.61 | |||||
ROE % | -2.22 | |||||
ROA % | -0.61 | |||||
ROIC % | 5.21 | |||||
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % | 6.87 | |||||
ROCE % | 1.72 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 8 | |||||
Moat Score | 5 | |||||
Tariff Resilience Score | 7 |
GF Value Rank
2/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forward PE Ratio | 18.27 | |||||
PE Ratio without NRI | 33.54 | |||||
Shiller PE Ratio | 4.17 | |||||
Price-to-Owner-Earnings | 5.68 | |||||
PS Ratio | 0.08 | |||||
PB Ratio | 1.14 | |||||
Price-to-Tangible-Book | 2.25 | |||||
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow | 6.58 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 5.16 | |||||
EV-to-EBIT | 53.05 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBIT | 6.18 | |||||
EV-to-EBITDA | 9.26 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBITDA | 5.16 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 0.1 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-Revenue | 0.1 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | 8.19 | |||||
Price-to-GF-Value | 0.44 | |||||
Price-to-Projected-FCF | 0.34 | |||||
Price-to-Median-PS-Value | 0.21 | |||||
Price-to-Graham-Number | 1.87 | |||||
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) % | 1.89 | |||||
FCF Yield % | 15.41 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | 10.12 |
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Key Statistics
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) (Mil £) | 6,494.1 | ||
| EPS (TTM) (£) | -0.007 | ||
| Beta | 0.4622 | ||
| 3-Year Sharpe Ratio | -1.39 | ||
| 3-Year Sortino Ratio | -1.48 | ||
| Volatility % | 25.87 | ||
| 14-Day RSI | 49.86 | ||
| 14-Day ATR (£) | 0.017757 | ||
| 20-Day SMA (£) | 0.344815 | ||
| 12-1 Month Momentum % | -54.76 | ||
| 52-Week Range (£) | 0.287 - 0.7195 | ||
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 1,578.65 |
Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
| Component | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piotroski F-Score | 2 | ||
| Positive ROA | |||
| Positive CFROA | |||
| Higher ROA yoy | |||
| CFROA > ROA | |||
| Lower Leverage yoy | |||
| Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
| Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
| Higher Gross Margin yoy | |||
| Higher Asset Turnover yoy |
Hays PLC Filings
| Filing Date | Document Date | Form | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Filing Data | ||||
Hays PLC Stock Events
| Event | Date | Price (£) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General meeting for 2026 | 2026-11-19 12:00 | In 144 days | ||
| Annual report for 2026 | 2026-10-06 | In 99 days | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-08-20 | In 52 days | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-08-20 | In 52 days | ||
| Guidance call for 2026 | 2026-04-16 08:00 | 0.32 (+1.64%) | ||
| GBP 0.001500 Cash Dividend | 2026-03-12 | 0.37 (-1.86%) | ||
| Second quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-02-27 09:00 | 0.45 (+3.31%) | ||
| Second quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-02-27 | 0.45 (+3.31%) | ||
| Hays plc Second Quarter Trading Statement | 2026-01-14 09:00 | 0.52 (-0.10%) | ||
| General meeting for 2025 | 2025-11-19 12:00 | 0.56 (-2.62%) |
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Hays PLC Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hays PLC(CHIX:HASl)'s stock price today?
The current price of CHIX:HASl is £0.34. The 52 week high of CHIX:HASl is £0.72 and 52 week low is £0.29.
When is next earnings date of Hays PLC(CHIX:HASl)?
The next earnings date of Hays PLC(CHIX:HASl) is 2026-08-20.
Does Hays PLC(CHIX:HASl) pay dividends? If so, how much?
The Dividend Yield %  of Hays PLC(CHIX:HASl) is 1.3% (As of Today), Highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hays PLC(CHIX:HASl) was 2.31. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.33. The  Forward Dividend Yield % of Hays PLC(CHIX:HASl) is 1.3%. For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
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