SThreeCHIX:STEML +1.15%55 EV-to-FCF is 3.27 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 12.25. GuruFocus rates CHIX:STEML with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.90 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 719 Business Services companies, SThree ranks better than 86.65% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, SThree's Enterprise Value is £173 Mil.
SThree's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was £53 Mil. Therefore, SThree's EV-to-FCF for today is 3.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for SThree's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:STEMl'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.19 Med: 12.25 Max: 43.58
Current: 3.27
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of SThree was 43.58. The lowest was 3.19. And the median was 12.25.
CHIX:STEMl's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 86.65% of 719
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.25
vs CHIX:STEMl: 3.27
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
As of today (2026-06-28), SThree's stock price is £1.588.
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 11.68.
SThree (CHIX:STEMl) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 £1.588.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
SThree EV-to-FCF Related Terms
SThree EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SThree's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, SThree's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SThree's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SThree's EV-to-FCF falls into.
SThree's current Enterprise Value is £173 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SThree's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was £53 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-FCF of 3.27 as of Jun. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on SThree and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 12.25. Over the past decade, SThree's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 3.19 to 43.58. According to the industry distribution chart, SThree ranks #96 out of 719 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is SThree's EV-to-FCF too high?
SThree's current EV-to-FCF of 3.27 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 12.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.19 to a high of 43.58. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.25. SThree's value of 3.27 is 73.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SThree ranks #96 out of 719 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 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SThree's EV-to-FCF compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SThree ranks #96 out of 719 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places SThree in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.25. SThree's value of 3.27 is 73.3% below this benchmark. Historically, SThree's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 3.19 to 43.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.25 vs. the industry median of 12.25, 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-FCF for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.25, based on 719 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SThree's current EV-to-FCF of 3.27 is 73.3% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on SThree and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SThree's current EV-to-FCF is 3.27, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 12.25. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.90, compared to a current price of £1.59 — trading 45.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 3.27, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 12.25 and 73.3% below the Business Services industry median of 12.25. SThree's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SThree (CHIX:STEML), the current EV-to-FCF is 3.27 as of Jun. 28, 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 £1.59 is trading 45.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.90.
GuruFocus considers SThree to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:STEML:
EV-to-FCF: 3.27 (73% below median its 10-year median of 12.25)
GF Value™: £2.90 vs. price of £1.59 (45.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.3% below the Business Services median (#96 of 719)
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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