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SThreeCHIX:STEML +1.88%69 Days Sales Outstanding is 82.45 as of May. 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 52.06. GuruFocus rates CHIX:STEML with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,062 Business Services companies, SThree ranks worse than 74.67% on this metric.
SThree's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in May. 2026 was £271 Mil. SThree's Revenue for the
six
months ended in May. 2026 was £599 Mil.
Hence, SThree's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in May. 2026 was 82.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for SThree's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:STEMl'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.9 Med: 52.06 Max: 84.49
Current: 84.49
During the past 13 years, SThree's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 84.49. The lowest was 45.90. And the median was 52.06.
CHIX:STEMl's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 74.67% of 1062
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 57.12
vs CHIX:STEMl: 84.49
SThree's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from May. 2025 (82.79) to May. 2026 (82.45).
SThree (CHIX:STEMl) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
SThree Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
SThree Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SThree's Days Sales Outstanding 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:STEML vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, SThree's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SThree's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SThree's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (CHIX:STEML) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 82.45 as of May. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on SThree and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 52.06. Over the past decade, SThree's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 45.90 to 84.49. According to the industry distribution chart, SThree ranks #793 out of 1062 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 74.7%.
Is SThree's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
SThree's current Days Sales Outstanding of 82.45 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 52.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.90 to a high of 84.49. The Business Services industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.12. SThree's value of 82.45 is 44.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SThree ranks #793 out of 1062 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SThree has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SThree's Days Sales Outstanding compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SThree ranks #793 out of 1062 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places SThree in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.12. SThree's value of 82.45 is 44.3% above this benchmark. Historically, SThree's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 45.90 to 84.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.06 vs. the industry median of 57.12, 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Business Services company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Business Services companies is 57.12, based on 1,062 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SThree's current Days Sales Outstanding of 82.45 is 44.3% 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on SThree and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SThree's current Days Sales Outstanding is 82.45, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 52.06. 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 £2.40, compared to a current price of £2.98 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 82.45, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 52.06 and 44.3% above the Business Services industry median of 57.12. SThree's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SThree (CHIX:STEML), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 82.45 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 £2.98 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.40.
GuruFocus considers SThree to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:STEML:
Days Sales Outstanding: 82.45 (58% above median its 10-year median of 52.06)
GF Value™: £2.40 vs. price of £2.98 (24% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.3% above the Business Services median (#793 of 1062)
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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