SThree (CHIX:STEML) Total Payout Ratio: 1.57 (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 Total Payout Ratio?

SThree CHIX:STEML +0.51% 59 Total Payout Ratio is 1.57 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.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

SThree's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.57.

SThree Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

SThree Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SThree's Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio Chart

SThree Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.19 0.31 0.40 0.38 1.57

SThree Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.01 0.26 0.53 2.76 0.79

CHIX:STEML vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, SThree's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SThree's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SThree's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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SThree Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

SThree's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-21.383 + 0.001 + -18.604) / 25.533
=1.57

SThree's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-0.503 + 0 + -11.74) / 15.462
=0.79

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 1.57 mean?
SThree (CHIX:STEML) has a Total Payout Ratio of 1.57 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on SThree and its competitors.
Is SThree's Total Payout Ratio too high?
SThree's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.57. 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 Total Payout Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
SThree's Total Payout Ratio of 1.57 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 Total Payout Ratio for a Business Services company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on SThree and its competitors. SThree's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.57. 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 Total Payout Ratio is 1.57. 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 Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SThree (CHIX:STEML), the current Total Payout Ratio is 1.57 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:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 1.57
  • 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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