SThree (FRA:S8T) ROCE %: 12.34% (As of Nov. 2025)


FRA:S8T SThree PLC FRA:S8T
55 GF Score
Price €1.81
GF Value €3.30
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What is SThree ROCE %?

SThree FRA:S8T -1.84% 55 ROCE % is 12.34% as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:S8T with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.30. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. SThree's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 12.34%.

SThree  (FRA:S8T) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

SThree ROCE % Related Terms

SThree ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SThree's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

SThree Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
ROCE %
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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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SThree ROCE % Calculation

SThree's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Nov. 2025 )  (A: Nov. 2024 )(A: Nov. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Nov. 2025 )  (A: Nov. 2024 )(A: Nov. 2025 )
=31.376/( ( (608.07 - 270.088) + (549.468 - 236.354) )/ 2 )
=31.376/( (337.982+313.114)/ 2 )
=31.376/325.548
=9.64 %

SThree's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Nov. 2025 )  (Q: May. 2025 )(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Nov. 2025 )  (Q: May. 2025 )(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=37.762/( ( (524.948 - 226.145) + (549.468 - 236.354) )/ 2 )
=37.762/( ( 298.803 + 313.114 )/ 2 )
=37.762/305.9585
=12.34 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 2025) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 12.34% mean?
SThree (FRA:S8T) has a ROCE % of 12.34% as of Nov. 2025.
Is SThree's ROCE % too high?
SThree's current ROCE % is 12.34%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 8.93. SThree's value of 12.34% is 38.2% above this industry median. Overall, SThree has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SThree's ROCE % compare to KFY and RHI?
SThree's ROCE % of 12.34% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.93. SThree's value of 12.34% is 38.2% 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 ROCE % for a Business Services company?
The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 8.93, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SThree's current ROCE % of 12.34% is 38.2% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 8.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SThree's current ROCE % is 12.34%. 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?
SThree (FRA:S8T) has a current ROCE % of 12.34%. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.30, compared to a current price of €1.81 — trading 45.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 12.34% and 38.2% above the Business Services industry median of 8.93. SThree's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SThree (FRA:S8T), the current ROCE % is 12.34% 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 (FRA:S8T) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SThree stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.81 is trading 45.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.30.

Key valuation signals for FRA:S8T:

  • ROCE %: 12.34%
  • GF Value™: €3.30 vs. price of €1.81 (45.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.2% above the Business Services median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:S8T stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

SThree Business Description

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Address 8 Bishopsgate, Level 16, London, GBR, EC2N 4BQ
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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