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SThreeCHIX:STEML -2.04%68 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.40% as of May. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 14.60. GuruFocus rates CHIX:STEML with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 988 Business Services companies, SThree ranks better than 56.88% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, SThree's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 14.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of SThree was 220.40% per year. The lowest was -16.10% per year. And the median was 14.60% per year.
SThree (CHIX:STEMl) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
SThree 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
CHIX:STEML vs KFY, RHI, TNET: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, SThree's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate 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.
SThree 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SThree's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SThree's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.40% mean?
SThree (CHIX:STEML) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.40% as of May. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for SThree and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 14.60. According to the industry distribution chart, SThree ranks #426 out of 988 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is SThree's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
SThree's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.40% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 14.60. The Business Services industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.30. SThree's value of 7.40% is 39.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SThree ranks #426 out of 988 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SThree has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SThree's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SThree ranks #426 out of 988 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts SThree in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.30. SThree's value of 7.40% is 39.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.60 vs. the industry median of 5.30, SThree has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Business Services company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Business Services companies is 5.30, based on 988 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SThree's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.40% is 39.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for SThree and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SThree's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.40%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 14.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SThree stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SThree (CHIX:STEML) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.37, compared to a current price of £2.88 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.40%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 14.60 and 39.6% above the Business Services industry median of 5.30. SThree's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SThree (CHIX:STEML), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.40% as of May. 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 SThree (CHIX:STEML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SThree stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £2.88 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.37.
GuruFocus considers SThree to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:STEML:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 7.40% (49% below median its 10-year median of 14.60)
GF Value™: £2.37 vs. price of £2.88 (21.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.6% above the Business Services median (#426 of 988)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:STEML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SThree PLC is involved in the staffing business. It provides contract and permanent recruitment services. The company operates in information and communication, engineering, energy, life sciences, banking, and finance sectors. It provides its service through various brands such as Progressive, Computer Futures, Real Staffing Group, and Huxley Associates. The company generated its revenue from DACH, Rest of Europe, Netherlands including Spain, USA, Middle East & Asia.
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