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STEM Stock Chart & Stats
239.00 p
5.00 p(2.09%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
239.00 p
5.00 p(2.09%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range132.20 p - 270.14 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume413.12K
Average Volume (3M)785.24K
Market Cap
£310.34M
Enterprise Value215.19 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£42.98M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£49.01M
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.1
Beta1.09
Next Earnings
Jan 26, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.99%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.10
Shares Outstanding122,509,220
10 Day Avg. Volume338,111
30 Day Avg. Volume785,241
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.19
Price to Book (P/B)0.92
Price to Sales (P/S)0.17
P/FCF Ratio3.83
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£250.00Price Target Upside4.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.25B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationHigh free cash flow — c.£56m in 2025 and ~94% of net income — provides durable financial flexibility. It supports dividends, funds working-capital needs and investment without immediate reliance on external financing, helping the business weather cyclical staffing downturns and fund strategic initiatives.
Serviceable Balance SheetLeverage at ~0.36x equity keeps the balance sheet broadly serviceable and provides headroom versus stressed levels. Equity of ~£235m still supports operations, giving the company structural capacity to manage cyclical volatility and refinance needs over the medium term.
Specialist STEM Staffing FranchiseA focused STEM staffing model and a portfolio of specialist brands across international markets create durable competitive advantages: structural demand for technical talent, repeat business from corporate clients, and scalable contract revenue streams that support resilience across cycles.
Bears Say
Recent Revenue WeaknessDeclining revenues over consecutive years signal weaker client hiring activity in core end-markets. For a staffing firm, sustained top-line decline compresses contractor volumes and fee income, reducing operating leverage and delaying recovery of margins even when demand normalizes.
Margin And ROE CompressionSharp margin erosion to ~1.4% and materially lower ROE reduce the firm's ability to self-fund growth and maintain returns to shareholders. Persistent pressure on spreads in staffing (bill rate vs. contractor pay) can structurally depress profitability during extended soft hiring cycles.
Working-capital SensitivityModest OCF-to-revenue (~0.29) makes free cash sensitive to receivable and payables timing and client payment behavior. In a staffing model with large payroll flows, working-capital swings can stress liquidity during downturns or rapid growth, increasing reliance on short-term facilities.
SThree plc News
STEM FAQ
What was SThree PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
SThree PLC lowest share price was 132.20 p and its highest was 270.14 p in the past 12 months.
What is SThree PLC’s market cap?
SThree PLC’s market cap is £310.34M.
When is SThree PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
SThree PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 26, 2027 which is in 177 days.
How were SThree PLC’s earnings last quarter?
SThree PLC released its earnings results on Jul 21, 2026. The company reported 0.02 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.015 p by 0.005 p.
Is SThree PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts SThree PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does SThree PLC pay dividends?
SThree PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 5.1 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.99%. See more information on SThree PLC dividends here
What is SThree PLC’s EPS estimate?
SThree PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does SThree PLC have?
SThree PLC has 122,509,220 shares outstanding.
What happened to SThree PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
SThree PLC reported an EPS of 0.02 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.015 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.465%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SThree PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:STEM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
SThree plc Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-54.70%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
SThree PLC
SThree plc is a global recruitment consultancy that delivers specialized permanent and contract staffing services for a wide array of sectors, including technology, engineering, life sciences, and banking and finance. The company's service offerings are extensive, covering permanent placements, contract roles, project-based assignments, retained searches, and executive recruitment, complemented by support and mobility services. It operates under several distinct brands, including Computer Futures, Progressive, Huxley Associates, Real Staffing Group, Global Enterprise Partners, JP Gray, Madison Black, and Newington International. Established in 1986 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, SThree plc boasts a significant international footprint with operations spanning the UK, Germany, the US, the Netherlands, Japan, Dubai, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and other global markets.
STEM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
250.00 p
▲(4.60% Upside)