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SThreeCHIX:STEML +5.53%63 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.09 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 6.41. GuruFocus rates CHIX:STEML with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 902 Business Services companies, SThree ranks better than 70.51% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, SThree's enterprise value is £231 Mil.
SThree's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was £45 Mil. Therefore, SThree's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for SThree's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:STEMl'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.95 Med: 6.41 Max: 15.72
Current: 5.09
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of SThree was 15.72. The lowest was 1.95. And the median was 6.41.
CHIX:STEMl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 70.51% of 902
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.775
vs CHIX:STEMl: 5.09
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-17), SThree's stock price is £2.06.
SThree's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was £0.136. Therefore, SThree's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 15.15.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
SThree (CHIX:STEMl) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
SThree's share price for today is £2.06.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SThree's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was £0.136.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for SThree's EV-to-EBITDA 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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, SThree's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SThree's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SThree's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
SThree's current Enterprise Value is £231 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SThree's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was £45 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.
SThree (CHIX:STEML) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.09 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SThree. This is 21% below median its historical median of 6.41. Over the past decade, SThree's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.95 to 15.72. According to the industry distribution chart, SThree ranks #266 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is SThree's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SThree's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.09 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 6.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.95 to a high of 15.72. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78. SThree's value of 5.09 is 34.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SThree ranks #266 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SThree has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SThree's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SThree ranks #266 out of 902 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts SThree in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78. SThree's value of 5.09 is 34.5% below this benchmark. Historically, SThree's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.95 to 15.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.41 vs. the industry median of 7.78, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.78, based on 902 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SThree's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.09 is 34.5% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SThree. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SThree's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.09, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 6.41. 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 Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.88, compared to a current price of £2.06 — trading 28.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.09, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 6.41 and 34.5% below the Business Services industry median of 7.78. SThree's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SThree (CHIX:STEML), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.09 as of Jul. 17, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.06 is trading 28.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.88.
GuruFocus considers SThree to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:STEML:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.09 (21% below median its 10-year median of 6.41)
GF Value™: £2.88 vs. price of £2.06 (28.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.5% below the Business Services median (#266 of 902)
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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