HaysCHIX:HASL +0.70%42 Buyback Yield % is 0.23 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HASL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 434 Business Services companies, Hays ranks better than 53.23% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Hays's Buyback Yield % 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.
CHIX:HASL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Hays's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback 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.
Hays Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hays's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hays's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
Hays (CHIX:HASL) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.23 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Hays and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hays ranks #203 out of 434 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Hays' Buyback Yield % too high?
Hays' current Buyback Yield % is 0.23. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Hays' value of 0.23 is 187.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hays ranks #203 out of 434 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hays has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hays' Buyback Yield % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hays ranks #203 out of 434 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Hays in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Hays' value of 0.23 is 187.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.08, based on 434 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hays's current Buyback Yield % of 0.23 is 187.5% 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Hays and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hays's current Buyback Yield % is 0.23. 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 (CHIX:HASL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.76, compared to a current price of £0.33 — trading 56.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.23 and 187.5% above the Business Services industry median of 0.08. Hays' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hays (CHIX:HASL), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.23 as of Jul. 03, 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 Hays (CHIX:HASL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hays stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.33 is trading 56.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.76.
GuruFocus considers Hays to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HASL:
Buyback Yield %: 0.23
GF Value™: £0.76 vs. price of £0.33 (56.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 187.5% above the Business Services median (#203 of 434)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HASL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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