Hays (LSE:HAS) Asset Turnover: 1.89 (As of Dec. 2025)


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What is Hays Asset Turnover?

Hays LSE:HAS +1.57% 40 Asset Turnover is 1.89 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:HAS with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Asset Turnover measures how quickly a company turns over its asset through sales. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Total Assets. Hays's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £3,253 Mil. Hays's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £1,724 Mil. Therefore, Hays's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.89.

Asset Turnover is linked to ROE % through Du Pont Formula. Hays's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.13%. It is also linked to ROA % through Du Pont Formula. Hays's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.03%.


Hays  (LSE:HAS) Asset Turnover Explanation

Asset Turnover is linked to ROE % through Du Pont Formula.

Hays's annulized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

ROE %**(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=0.6/468.9
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(0.6 / 6505)*(6505 / 1723.6)*(1723.6/ 468.9)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=0.01 %*3.7741*3.6758
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=0.03 %*3.6758
=0.13 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) revenue 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.

** The ROE % used above is for Du Pont Analysis only. It is different from the defined ROE % page on our website, as here it uses Net Income instead of Net Income attributable to Common Stockholders in the calculation.

It is also linked to ROA % through Du Pont Formula:

Hays's annulized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

ROA %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=0.6/1723.6
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(0.6 / 6505)*(6505 / 1723.6)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=0.01 %*3.7741
=0.03 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) revenue 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.


Be Aware

In the article Joining The Dark Side: Pirates, Spies and Short Sellers, James Montier reported that In their US sample covering the period 1968-2003, Cooper et al find that firms with low asset growth outperformed firms with high asset growth by an astounding 20% p.a. equally weighted. Even when controlling for market, size and style, low asset growth firms outperformed high asset growth firms by 13% p.a. Therefore a company with fast asset growth may underperform.

Therefore, it is a good sign if a company's Asset Turnover is consistent or even increases. If a company's asset grows faster than sales, its Asset Turnover will decline, which can be a warning sign.


Hays Asset Turnover Related Terms


Hays Asset Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hays's Asset Turnover 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.

Hays Asset Turnover Chart

Hays Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Asset Turnover
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Hays Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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LSE:HAS vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Asset Turnover Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Hays's Asset Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Asset Turnover 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 Asset Turnover vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hays's Asset Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hays's Asset Turnover falls into.


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Hays Asset Turnover Calculation

Asset Turnover measures how quickly a company turns over its asset through sales.

Hays's Asset Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Asset Turnover
=Revenue/Average Total Assets
=Revenue (A: Jun. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Jun. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Jun. 2025 ))/ count )
=6607/( (1817.3+1769.1)/ 2 )
=6607/1793.2
=3.68

Hays's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Asset Turnover
=Revenue/Average Total Assets
=Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=3252.5/( (1769.1+1678.1)/ 2 )
=3252.5/1723.6
=1.89

* 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.

Companies with low profit margins tend to have high Asset Turnover, while those with high profit margins have low Asset Turnover. Companies in the retail industry tend to have a very high turnover ratio.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Asset Turnover →
What does a Asset Turnover of 1.89 mean?
Hays (LSE:HAS) has a Asset Turnover of 1.89 as of Dec. 2025. Asset turnover equals current-period sales over average total assets over the past two periods. View historical data on Hays and its competitors.
Is Hays' Asset Turnover too high?
Hays' current Asset Turnover is 1.89. Overall, Hays has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hays' Asset Turnover compare to KFY and RHI?
Hays' Asset Turnover of 1.89 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 Asset Turnover for a Business Services company?
A good Asset Turnover depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Asset Turnover 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 Asset Turnover mean?
A high Asset Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Asset turnover equals current-period sales over average total assets over the past two periods. View historical data on Hays and its competitors. Hays's current Asset Turnover is 1.89. 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 (LSE:HAS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.77, compared to a current price of £0.34 — trading 56.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Asset Turnover is 1.89. Hays' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Asset Turnover calculated?
Asset Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hays (LSE:HAS), the current Asset Turnover is 1.89 as of Dec. 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 Hays (LSE:HAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hays stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.34 is trading 56.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.77. GuruFocus considers Hays to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HAS:

  • Asset Turnover: 1.89
  • GF Value™: £0.77 vs. price of £0.34 (56.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Hays Business Description

Other Exchanges HAYPY:USAHASl: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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