SThree (LSE:STEM) Stock Based Compensation: £5 Mil (TTM As of Nov. 2025)


LSE:STEM SThree PLC LSE:STEM
59 GF Score
Price £1.63
GF Value £2.90
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is SThree Stock Based Compensation?

SThree LSE:STEM +1.87% 59 Stock Based Compensation is £5 Mil as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:STEM with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.90 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

SThree's Stock Based Compensation for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £2 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was £5 Mil.

SThree Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

SThree Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SThree's Stock Based Compensation can be seen below:

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SThree Stock Based Compensation Chart

SThree Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Stock Based Compensation
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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 Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £5 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of £5 Mil mean?
SThree (LSE:STEM) has a Stock Based Compensation of £5 Mil as of Nov. 2025. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for SThree and its competitors.
Is SThree's Stock Based Compensation too high?
SThree's current Stock Based Compensation is £5 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to KFY and RHI?
SThree's Stock Based Compensation of £5 Mil 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Business Services company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for SThree and its competitors. SThree's current Stock Based Compensation is £5 Mil. 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 £1.63 — trading 43.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is £5 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SThree (LSE:STEM), the current Stock Based Compensation is £5 Mil 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 £1.63 is trading 43.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.90. GuruFocus considers SThree to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:STEM:

  • Stock Based Compensation: £5 Mil
  • GF Value™: £2.90 vs. price of £1.63 (43.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Other Exchanges STEMl: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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