SThreeCHIX:STEML +1.71%63 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.67% as of Nov. 2025, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 11.50. GuruFocus rates CHIX:STEML with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.90 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Business Services companies, SThree ranks worse than 50.82% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. SThree's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £21 Mil. SThree's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £448 Mil. Therefore, SThree's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 4.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SThree's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:STEMl'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.67 Med: 11.5 Max: 13.17
Current: 3.81
During the past 13 years, SThree's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 13.17%. The lowest was 3.67%. And the median was 11.50%.
CHIX:STEMl's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 50.82% of 1094
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.9
vs CHIX:STEMl: 3.81
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
SThree Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
SThree Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SThree's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
CHIX:STEML vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, SThree's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SThree's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SThree's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.67% mean?
SThree (CHIX:STEML) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.67% as of Nov. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on SThree and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 11.50. Over the past decade, SThree's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.67 to 13.17. According to the industry distribution chart, SThree ranks #556 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is SThree's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
SThree's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.67% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 11.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.67 to a high of 13.17. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.90. SThree's value of 4.67% is 19.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SThree ranks #556 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SThree has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SThree's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SThree ranks #556 out of 1094 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places SThree in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.90. SThree's value of 4.67% is 19.7% above this benchmark. Historically, SThree's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.67 to 13.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.50 vs. the industry median of 3.90, SThree 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 3.90, based on 1,094 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SThree's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.67% is 19.7% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on SThree and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SThree's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.67%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 11.50. 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 (CHIX:STEML) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.90, compared to a current price of £1.67 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.67%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 11.50 and 19.7% above the Business Services industry median of 3.90. SThree's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SThree (CHIX:STEML), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.67% 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 (CHIX:STEML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SThree stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.67 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.90.
GuruFocus considers SThree to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:STEML:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.67% (59% below median its 10-year median of 11.50)
GF Value™: £2.90 vs. price of £1.67 (42.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.7% above the Business Services median (#556 of 1094)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:STEML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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