HaysHAYPY 57 FCF Margin % is 1.03% as of Dec. 2025, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 2.14. GuruFocus rates HAYPY with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Hays ranks worse than 60.09% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Hays's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $45 Mil. Hays's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $4,354 Mil. Therefore, Hays's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hays's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAYPY'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.23 Med: 2.14 Max: 5.54
Current: 1.26
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Hays was 5.54%. The lowest was -0.23%. And the median was 2.14%.
HAYPY's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 60.09% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs HAYPY: 1.26
Hays FCF Margin % Related Terms
Hays FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hays's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hays's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hays's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 1.03% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hays and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 2.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Hays ranks #643 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is Hays' FCF Margin % too high?
Hays' current FCF Margin % of 1.03% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 2.14. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.50. Hays' value of 1.03% is 70.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hays ranks #643 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' FCF Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hays ranks #643 out of 1070 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Hays in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.50. Hays' value of 1.03% is 70.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.14 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Hays 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 FCF Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.50, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hays's current FCF Margin % of 1.03% is 70.5% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hays and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hays's current FCF Margin % is 1.03%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 2.14. 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 FCF Margin % is 1.03%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 2.14 and 70.5% below the Business Services industry median of 3.50. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hays (HAYPY), the current FCF Margin % is 1.03% 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:
FCF Margin %: 1.03% (52% below median its 10-year median of 2.14)
GF Value™: $10.73 vs. price of $4.50 (58.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.5% below the Business Services median (#643 of 1070)
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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