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HaysCHIX:HASL +5.56%40 EV-to-EBIT is 82.55 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 577% above its 10-year median of 12.19. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HASL with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 853 Business Services companies, Hays ranks worse than 95.78% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Hays's Enterprise Value is £1,040 Mil.
Hays's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £13 Mil. Therefore, Hays's EV-to-EBIT for today is 82.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hays's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:HASl'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.24 Med: 12.19 Max: 82.55
Current: 82.55
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Hays was 82.55. The lowest was 5.24. And the median was 12.19.
CHIX:HASl's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 95.78% of 853
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.25
vs CHIX:HASl: 82.55
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Hays's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £1,036 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hays's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £13 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Hays EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hays's EV-to-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.
CHIX:HASL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
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.
Hays's current Enterprise Value is £1,040 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hays's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £13 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 (CHIX:HASL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 82.55 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hays and its competitors. This is 577% above median its historical median of 12.19. Over the past decade, Hays' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.24 to 82.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Hays ranks #817 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is Hays' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hays' current EV-to-EBIT of 82.55 is 577% above median its 10-year median of 12.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.24 to a high of 82.55. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.25. Hays' value of 82.55 is 633.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hays ranks #817 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hays has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hays' EV-to-EBIT compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hays ranks #817 out of 853 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hays in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.25. Hays' value of 82.55 is 633.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hays' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.24 to 82.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.19 vs. the industry median of 11.25, Hays 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.25, based on 853 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hays's current EV-to-EBIT of 82.55 is 633.8% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hays and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hays's current EV-to-EBIT is 82.55, which is 577% above median its own 10-year median of 12.19. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.77, compared to a current price of £0.57 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 82.55, which is 577% above median its 10-year median of 12.19 and 633.8% above the Business Services industry median of 11.25. Hays' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hays (CHIX:HASL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 82.55 as of Jul. 23, 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 £0.57 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.77.
GuruFocus considers Hays to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HASL:
EV-to-EBIT: 82.55 (577% above median its 10-year median of 12.19)
GF Value™: £0.77 vs. price of £0.57 (26% below fair value)
Industry Position: 633.8% above the Business Services median (#817 of 853)
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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