Hays (FRA:HAY) Beginning Cash Position: €151 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:HAY Hays PLC FRA:HAY
40 GF Score
Price €0.65
GF Value €0.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hays Beginning Cash Position?

Hays FRA:HAY -12.16% 40 Beginning Cash Position is €151 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:HAY with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Hays's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €151 Mil.

Hays's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2024 (€147 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (€181 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2025 (€181 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€151 Mil).

Hays's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Jun. 2023 (€345 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (€172 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2024 (€172 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (€143 Mil).

Hays Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Hays Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Hays Beginning Cash Position Chart

Hays Annual Data
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Beginning Cash Position
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Hays Semi-Annual Data
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Hays Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of €151 Mil mean?
Hays (FRA:HAY) has a Beginning Cash Position of €151 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Hays and its competitors.
Is Hays' Beginning Cash Position too high?
Hays' current Beginning Cash Position is €151 Mil. Overall, Hays has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hays' Beginning Cash Position compare to KFY and RHI?
Hays' Beginning Cash Position of €151 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Business Services company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position 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 Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Hays and its competitors. Hays's current Beginning Cash Position is €151 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hays stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hays (FRA:HAY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.88, compared to a current price of €0.65 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is €151 Mil. Hays' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hays (FRA:HAY), the current Beginning Cash Position is €151 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hays (FRA:HAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hays stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.65 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.88. GuruFocus considers Hays to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HAY:

  • Beginning Cash Position: €151 Mil
  • GF Value™: €0.88 vs. price of €0.65 (26.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hays Business Description

Other Exchanges HAYPY:USAHASl:UKHAS:UK
Address 107 Cheapside, 4th Floor, London, GBR, EC2V 6DN
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.
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