Hays (CHIX:HASL) Tariff Resilience Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


CHIX:HASL Hays PLC CHIX:HASL
42 GF Score
Price £0.33
GF Value £0.77
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Hays Tariff Resilience Score?

Hays CHIX:HASL +5.65% 42 Tariff Resilience Score is 7 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HASL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Business Services companies, Hays ranks better than 93.93% on this metric.

Hays has the Tariff Resilience Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Highly Resilient.

Hays has Hays PLC has a diversified global presence with limited direct exposure to manufacturing tariffs. Its primary business in recruitment services is less affected by trade tariffs, providing resilience. However, any economic slowdown due to tariffs could indirectly impact hiring trends.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Hays might have Highly Resilient.

Hays  (CHIX:HASl) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Hays Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

CHIX:HASL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Hays's Tariff Resilience Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Tariff Resilience Score 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.

Hays Tariff Resilience Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hays's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hays's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 7 mean?
Hays (CHIX:HASL) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 7 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Hays ranks #66 out of 1087 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Hays' Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Hays' current Tariff Resilience Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Hays ranks #66 out of 1087 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hays has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hays' Tariff Resilience Score compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hays ranks #66 out of 1087 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Hays in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for a Business Services company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Hays's current Tariff Resilience Score is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hays stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hays (CHIX:HASL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.77, compared to a current price of £0.33 — trading 57.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 7. Hays' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hays (CHIX:HASL), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 7 as of Jul. 02, 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 Hays (CHIX:HASL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hays stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.33 is trading 57.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.77. GuruFocus considers Hays to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HASL:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 7
  • GF Value™: £0.77 vs. price of £0.33 (57.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Hays Business Description

Other Exchanges HAYPY:USAHAS:UKHAY:Germany
Address 107 Cheapside, 4th Floor, London, GBR, EC2V 6DN
Hays PLC is a recruitment company, providing staffing solutions across various sectors, including information technology, construction, finance, education, and healthcare. The company generates revenue prominently through fees for placing candidates in permanent, temporary, and contract roles. It also offers workforce solutions such as recruitment process outsourcing, managed service programs, and advisory services. Hays operates its business in four regions: Germany, the United Kingdom & Ireland, Australia & New Zealand, and the Rest of the World. Its business model focuses on matching skilled professionals with employer needs through a network of recruitment consultants and digital platforms, without owning physical labor assets.
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