HaysHAYPY 57 Net Margin % is 0.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 2.08. 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 1,074 Business Services companies, Hays ranks worse than 73.65% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Hays's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0 Mil. Hays's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $4,354 Mil. Therefore, Hays's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hays's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAYPY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.16 Med: 2.08 Max: 2.94
Current: -0.16
HAYPY's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 73.65% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs HAYPY: -0.16
Hays (OTCPK:HAYPY) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Hays Net Margin % Related Terms
Hays Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hays's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hays's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hays's Net 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 Net Margin % of 0.01% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hays and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 2.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Hays ranks #791 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is Hays' Net Margin % too high?
Hays' current Net Margin % of 0.01% is 100% below median its 10-year median of 2.08. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Hays' value of 0.01% is 99.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hays ranks #791 out of 1074 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' Net Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hays ranks #791 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hays in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Hays' value of 0.01% is 99.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.08 vs. the industry median of 3.83, 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 Net Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hays's current Net Margin % of 0.01% is 99.7% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hays and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hays's current Net Margin % is 0.01%, which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 2.08. 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 Net Margin % is 0.01%, which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 2.08 and 99.7% below the Business Services industry median of 3.83. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hays (HAYPY), the current Net Margin % is 0.01% 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:
Net Margin %: 0.01% (100% below median its 10-year median of 2.08)
GF Value™: $10.73 vs. price of $4.50 (58.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.7% below the Business Services median (#791 of 1074)
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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