HaysLSE:HAS +1.57%40 FCF Yield % is 15.41 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 149% above its 10-year median of 6.18. GuruFocus rates LSE:HAS with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Business Services companies, Hays ranks better than 83.9% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
As of today, Hays's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is £82 Mil, and Market Cap is £529 Mil. Therefore, Hays's FCF Yield % for today is 15.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hays's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HAS'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.67 Med: 6.18 Max: 20.1
Current: 15.41
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Hays was 20.10%. The lowest was -0.67%. And the median was 6.18%.
LSE:HAS's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 83.9% of 1087
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.66
vs LSE:HAS: 15.41
Hays's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.03%.
Hays FCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Hays FCF Yield % Related Terms
Hays FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hays's FCF Yield % 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 Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hays's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hays's FCF Yield % 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 (LSE:HAS) has a FCF Yield % of 15.41 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Hays and its competitors. This is 149% above median its historical median of 6.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Hays ranks #175 out of 1087 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is Hays' FCF Yield % too high?
Hays' current FCF Yield % of 15.41 is 149% above median its 10-year median of 6.18. The Business Services industry median FCF Yield % is 3.66. Hays' value of 15.41 is 321% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hays ranks #175 out of 1087 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hays has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hays' FCF Yield % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hays ranks #175 out of 1087 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Hays in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.66. Hays' value of 15.41 is 321% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.18 vs. the industry median of 3.66, 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 FCF Yield % for a Business Services company?
The median FCF Yield % among Business Services companies is 3.66, based on 1,087 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hays's current FCF Yield % of 15.41 is 321% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Hays and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hays's current FCF Yield % is 15.41, which is 149% above median its own 10-year median of 6.18. 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 (LSE:HAS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.77, compared to a current price of £0.34 — trading 56.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 15.41, which is 149% above median its 10-year median of 6.18 and 321% above the Business Services industry median of 3.66. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hays (LSE:HAS), the current FCF Yield % is 15.41 as of Jun. 27, 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 (LSE:HAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hays stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.34 is trading 56.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.77.
GuruFocus considers Hays to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HAS:
FCF Yield %: 15.41 (149% above median its 10-year median of 6.18)
GF Value™: £0.77 vs. price of £0.34 (56.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 321% above the Business Services median (#175 of 1087)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HAS 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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