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HAS
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GBX · LSE

Hays plc(HAS) Stock Analysis | Industrials

GBX --+0.00%
Reward37Moderate
Risk56Medium-High
75%Data
Thin -1% profit margin
Earnings Deterioration
Market Cap:1.21Bn
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Reward Rating
37
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 5% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
56
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Limited data coverage
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New listing — limited trading history
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 59p.

What is Hays plc?

Hays plc engages in the provision of professional and skilled recruitment services in Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and internationally.

HAS · Verdict

Limited reward · elevated risk

HAS has limited near-term tailwinds — profitability and balance sheet weigh on the model output.

Based on 88% data coverage

HAS · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Watchouts 5

  • Profitability21/100

    -1% net margin · -13% ROE

  • Balance sheet33/100

    Net debt/EBITDA 2.8×

  • Growth37/100

    Revenue -5.4% CAGR

  • Valuation39/100

    P/E 40.7× · PEG 1.21

  • Cash flow41/100

    1% free-cash-flow margin

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Hays plc?

Hays plc engages in the provision of professional and skilled recruitment services in Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. The company provides qualified, professional, and skilled recruitment; and temporary, contracting, and permanent recruitment and workforce solutions. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Industrials sector, with a market capitalisation of 1.21B.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Revenue growth is subdued, limiting near-term earnings expansion.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Performance tied to macro conditions — sensitive to interest rate cycles.
Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

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Reward: Moderate (37)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including momentum and size. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorIndustrials
IndustryStaffing & Employment Services
Market Cap1.21B
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield0.55%
Beta0.85
Insider Activity
12M windowAwaiting coverage
LSE director-dealings coverage launching later this year. The data feed is in development.
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