SThree (LSE:STEM) Receivables Turnover: 2.30 (As of Nov. 2025)


LSE:STEM SThree PLC LSE:STEM
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What is SThree Receivables Turnover?

SThree LSE:STEM +0.86% 56 Receivables Turnover is 2.30 as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:STEM with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.90 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,061 Business Services companies, SThree ranks worse than 68.9% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. SThree's Revenue for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £653 Mil. SThree's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £284 Mil. Hence, SThree's Receivables Turnover for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was 2.30.


SThree  (LSE:STEM) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


SThree Receivables Turnover Related Terms


SThree Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SThree's Receivables Turnover 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.

SThree Receivables Turnover Chart

SThree Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Receivables Turnover
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SThree Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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LSE:STEM vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, SThree's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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.


SThree Receivables Turnover vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SThree's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SThree's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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SThree Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

SThree's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Nov. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Nov. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Nov. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Nov. 2025 )) / count )
=1302.204 / ((260.107 + 238.464) / 2 )
=1302.204 / 249.2855
=5.22

SThree's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Nov. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: May. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Nov. 2025 )) / count )
=653.382 / ((328.554 + 238.464) / 2 )
=653.382 / 283.509
=2.30

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Receivables Turnover →
What does a Receivables Turnover of 2.30 mean?
SThree (LSE:STEM) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.30 as of Nov. 2025. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on SThree and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SThree ranks #731 out of 1061 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is SThree's Receivables Turnover too high?
SThree's current Receivables Turnover is 2.30. The Business Services industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.16. SThree's value of 2.30 is 62.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SThree ranks #731 out of 1061 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SThree has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SThree's Receivables Turnover compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SThree ranks #731 out of 1061 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places SThree in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.16. SThree's value of 2.30 is 62.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Business Services company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Business Services companies is 6.16, based on 1,061 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SThree's current Receivables Turnover of 2.30 is 62.7% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on SThree and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SThree's current Receivables Turnover is 2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SThree stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SThree (LSE:STEM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.90, compared to a current price of £1.65 — trading 43.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.30 and 62.7% below the Business Services industry median of 6.16. SThree's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SThree (LSE:STEM), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.30 as of Nov. 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 SThree (LSE:STEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SThree stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.65 is trading 43.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.90. GuruFocus considers SThree to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:STEM:

  • Receivables Turnover: 2.30
  • GF Value™: £2.90 vs. price of £1.65 (43.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.7% below the Business Services median (#731 of 1061)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:STEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SThree Business Description

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SThree PLC is involved in the staffing business. It provides contract and permanent recruitment services. The company operates in information and communication, engineering, energy, life sciences, banking, and finance sectors. It provides its service through various brands such as Progressive, Computer Futures, Real Staffing Group, and Huxley Associates. The company generated its revenue from DACH, Rest of Europe, Netherlands including Spain, USA, Middle East & Asia.
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