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HaysCHIX:HASL +13.91%42 Forward PE Ratio is 23.88 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HASL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Business Services companies, Hays ranks worse than 85.3% on this metric.
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Hays Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Hays Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hays's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Hays Forward PE Ratio Chart
Hays Annual Data
Trend
2020-06
2021-06
2022-06
2023-06
2024-06
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
37.04
22.32
10.80
12.47
14.35
34.19
Hays Semi-Annual Data
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.18
37.04
68.49
22.32
20.28
10.80
10.56
12.47
15.20
14.35
25.54
34.19
38.66
CHIX:HASL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Hays's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hays's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hays's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Hays (CHIX:HASL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 23.88 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Hays and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hays ranks #354 out of 415 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is Hays' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Hays' current Forward PE Ratio is 23.88. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.59. Hays' value of 23.88 is 89.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hays ranks #354 out of 415 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hays has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hays' Forward PE Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hays ranks #354 out of 415 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Hays in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.59. Hays' value of 23.88 is 89.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 12.59, based on 415 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hays's current Forward PE Ratio of 23.88 is 89.7% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Hays and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hays's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.88. 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 Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.77, compared to a current price of £0.49 — trading 36.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 23.88 and 89.7% above the Business Services industry median of 12.59. Hays' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hays (CHIX:HASL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 23.88 as of Jul. 14, 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 £0.49 is trading 36.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.77.
GuruFocus considers Hays to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HASL:
Forward PE Ratio: 23.88
GF Value™: £0.77 vs. price of £0.49 (36.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.7% above the Business Services median (#354 of 415)
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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