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HerculesLSE:HERC 56 Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HERC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 590 Business Services companies, Hercules ranks worse than 169491.36% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-19), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Hercules is 0.00%.
As of today (2026-07-19), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hercules is 1.97%.
LSE:HERC's Forward Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 3.455 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Forward Dividend Yield % only.
During the past 12 months, Hercules's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -64.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.60% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hercules was -9.60% per year. The lowest was -9.60% per year. And the median was -9.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
LSE:HERC vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Hercules's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Hercules Forward Dividend Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hercules's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hercules's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% mean?
Hercules (LSE:HERC) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Jul. 19, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Hercules and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hercules ranks #999999 out of 590 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Hercules' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Hercules' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Hercules ranks #999999 out of 590 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hercules has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hercules' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hercules ranks #999999 out of 590 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Hercules in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.46. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Business Services company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Business Services companies is 3.46, based on 590 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Hercules and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hercules's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hercules stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules (LSE:HERC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.43, compared to a current price of £0.31 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Hercules' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hercules (LSE:HERC), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Hercules (LSE:HERC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.31 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.43.
GuruFocus considers Hercules to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HERC:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: £0.43 vs. price of £0.31 (29.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HERC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hercules PLC is a technology-enabled labour supply company for the UK infrastructure and construction sectors. The company provides general labour for highway projects, specialised operators for the water sector, and health and well-being support. The segments of the company are Labour supply engaged in the provision of labour to customers Civil projects represents work performed under contracts with customers to undertake construction and/or civil engineering work, and Other activities. The company derives maximum revenue from Labour supply segment. Labour supply is engaged in providing flexible and reliable workforce solutions tailored to meet the demands of each project.
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