SThree (LSE:STEM) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.14 (As of Jul. 06, 2026) — 69% Below Median


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What is SThree Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

SThree LSE:STEM +0.86% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.14 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates LSE:STEM with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.90 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 717 Business Services companies, SThree ranks better than 91.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-06), SThree's current share price is £1.648. SThree's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Nov25 was £11.76. SThree's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.14.

The historical rank and industry rank for SThree's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:STEM' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 0.45   Max: 0.83
Current: 0.14

During the past 13 years, SThree's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.83. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.45.

LSE:STEM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
91.07% of 717 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs LSE:STEM: 0.14

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

SThree's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Nov25 was £10.009. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is £11.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Nov25.

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SThree  (LSE:STEM) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


SThree Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


SThree Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SThree's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

SThree Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.64 0.43 0.38 0.32 0.14

SThree Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 0.38 0.00 0.32 0.00 0.14

LSE:STEM vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where SThree's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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SThree Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

SThree's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1.648/11.76
=0.14

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Nov25 is calculated as:

For example, SThree's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Nov25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Nov25 (Change)*Current CPI (Nov25)
=10.009/139.4000*139.4000
=10.009

Current CPI (Nov25) = 139.4000.

SThree Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201611 7.266 101.800 9.950
201711 8.405 104.700 11.191
201811 9.453 106.900 12.327
201911 9.915 108.500 12.739
202011 8.817 109.100 11.266
202111 9.735 114.100 11.894
202211 12.064 124.800 13.475
202311 12.320 130.000 13.211
202411 11.133 134.600 11.530
202511 10.009 139.400 10.009

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.14 mean?
SThree (LSE:STEM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.14 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on SThree and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, SThree's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, SThree ranks #64 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is SThree's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
SThree's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.14 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.83. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. SThree's value of 0.14 is 84.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SThree ranks #64 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SThree has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SThree's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SThree ranks #64 out of 717 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places SThree in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. SThree's value of 0.14 is 84.4% below this benchmark. Historically, SThree's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.90, SThree has consistently been below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.90, based on 717 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SThree's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.14 is 84.4% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on SThree and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SThree's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.14, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 0.45. 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 (LSE:STEM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.90, compared to a current price of £1.65 — trading 43.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.14, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 84.4% below the Business Services industry median of 0.90. SThree's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SThree (LSE:STEM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.14 as of Jul. 06, 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 (LSE:STEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SThree stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.65 is trading 43.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.90. GuruFocus considers SThree to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:STEM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.14 (69% below median its 10-year median of 0.45)
  • GF Value™: £2.90 vs. price of £1.65 (43.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.4% below the Business Services median (#64 of 717)

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


SThree Business Description

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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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