Hays's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $25 Mil.
Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $17 Mil.
EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.
Hays's annualizedROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.30%.
Hays's annualizedROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 19.83%.
EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield.
Hays's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.87%.
Hays (OTCPK:HAYPY) EBIT Explanation
1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.
Hays's annualizedROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:
* 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 EBIT Related Terms
Hays EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hays's EBIT 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.
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Hays's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hays's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hays's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.
EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $17 Mil.
* 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 (HAYPY) has a EBIT of $17 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Hays.
Is Hays' EBIT too high?
Hays' current EBIT is $17 Mil. Overall, Hays has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hays' EBIT compare to KFY and RHI?
Hays' EBIT of $17 Mil 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 EBIT for a Business Services company?
A good EBIT depends on the Business Services industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Hays. Hays's current EBIT is $17 Mil. 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 (HAYPY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.73, compared to a current price of $4.50 — trading 58.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $17 Mil. Hays' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hays (HAYPY), the current EBIT is $17 Mil as of Dec. 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 Hays (HAYPY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hays stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.50 is trading 58.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.73.
GuruFocus considers Hays to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HAYPY:
EBIT: $17 Mil
GF Value™: $10.73 vs. price of $4.50 (58.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAYPY 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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