HaysLSE:HAS +2.29%40 Median PS Value is £1.59 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.65. 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 524 Business Services companies, Hays ranks better than 96.95% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
Median PS Value is calculated as trailing twelve months (TTM) Revenue per Share times 10-Year median PS Ratio. Hays's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £4.055. Hays's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 0.3921. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is £1.59.
As of today (2026-06-26), Hays's share price is £0.3302. Hays's Median PS Value is £1.59. Therefore, Hays's Price to Median PS Value for today is 0.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hays's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HAS'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.65 Max: 1.09
Current: 0.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Hays was 1.09. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.65.
LSE:HAS's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 96.95% of 524
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.91
vs LSE:HAS: 0.21
Hays (LSE:HAS) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Hays's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
0.3302
/
1.59
=
0.21
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Hays Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hays's Median PS Value 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.
LSE:HAS vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Hays's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hays's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hays's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.3921.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hays's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £4.055.
* 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 Median PS Value of £1.59 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Hays and its competitors. This is 145% above median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Hays' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.20 to 1.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Hays ranks #16 out of 524 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Hays' Median PS Value too high?
Hays' current Median PS Value of £1.59 is 145% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 1.09. Based on the distribution chart, Hays ranks #16 out of 524 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' Median PS Value compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hays ranks #16 out of 524 companies for Median PS Value. This places Hays in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.91. Historically, Hays' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.20 to 1.09 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for a Business Services company?
The median Median PS Value among Business Services companies is 0.91, based on 524 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Hays and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hays's current Median PS Value is £1.59, which is 145% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. 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 £0.33 — trading 57.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is £1.59, which is 145% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hays (LSE:HAS), the current Median PS Value is £1.59 as of Jun. 26, 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 £0.33 is trading 57.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.77.
GuruFocus considers Hays to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HAS:
Median PS Value: £1.59 (145% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: £0.77 vs. price of £0.33 (57.1% below fair value)
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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