SThree (CHIX:STEML) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -1.20 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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CHIX:STEML SThree PLC CHIX:STEML
59 GF Score
Price £1.95
GF Value £2.91
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is SThree 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

SThree CHIX:STEML +0.51% 59 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.20 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:STEML with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.91 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-07-16), SThree's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.20.

SThree  (CHIX:STEMl) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.

SThree 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms

CHIX:STEML vs KFY, RHI, TNET: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, SThree's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SThree's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SThree's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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SThree 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 1-Year Sharpe Ratio →
What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -1.20 mean?
SThree (CHIX:STEML) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -1.20 as of Jul. 16, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for SThree and its competitors.
Is SThree's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
SThree's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.20. Overall, SThree has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SThree's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
SThree's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -1.20 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for a Business Services company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Business Services industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for SThree and its competitors. SThree's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.20. 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 £2.91, compared to a current price of £1.95 — trading 32.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.20. SThree's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SThree (CHIX:STEML), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.20 as of Jul. 16, 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 SThree (CHIX:STEML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SThree stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.95 is trading 32.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.91. GuruFocus considers SThree to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:STEML:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -1.20
  • GF Value™: £2.91 vs. price of £1.95 (32.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges STEM:UK
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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