SThree (CHIX:STEML) Book Value per Share: £1.85 (As of Nov. 2025)


CHIX:STEML SThree PLC CHIX:STEML
56 GF Score
Price £1.64
GF Value £2.91
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is SThree Book Value per Share?

SThree CHIX:STEML +1.11% 56 Book Value per Share is £1.85 as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:STEML with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.91 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

SThree's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £1.85.

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 book value growth rate using book value per share data.

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's current price is £1.642. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £1.85. Hence, today's PB Ratio of SThree is 0.89.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of SThree was 6.31. The lowest was 0.78. And the median was 3.28.


SThree  (CHIX:STEMl) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


SThree Book Value per Share Related Terms


SThree Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SThree's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

SThree Book Value per Share Chart

SThree Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Book Value per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.18 1.49 1.68 1.86 1.85

SThree Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
Book Value per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.68 1.71 1.86 1.70 1.85

CHIX:STEML vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, SThree's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SThree's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SThree's PB Ratio falls into.


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SThree Book Value per Share Calculation

SThree's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(235-0)/127
=1.85

SThree's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(235-0)/127
=1.85

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of £1.85 mean?
SThree (CHIX:STEML) has a Book Value per Share of £1.85 as of Nov. 2025. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on SThree and its competitors.
Is SThree's Book Value per Share too high?
SThree's current Book Value per Share is £1.85. Overall, SThree has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SThree's Book Value per Share compare to KFY and RHI?
SThree's Book Value per Share of £1.85 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 Book Value per Share for a Business Services company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on SThree and its competitors. SThree's current Book Value per Share is £1.85. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.91, compared to a current price of £1.64 — trading 43.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is £1.85. SThree's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SThree (CHIX:STEML), the current Book Value per Share is £1.85 as of Nov. 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 SThree (CHIX:STEML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SThree stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.64 is trading 43.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.91. GuruFocus considers SThree to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:STEML:

  • Book Value per Share: £1.85
  • GF Value™: £2.91 vs. price of £1.64 (43.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges STEM:UK
Address 8 Bishopsgate, Level 16, London, GBR, EC2N 4BQ
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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