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Hays plc(HAS)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward47Moderate
Risk50Moderate
📊75%Data
Thin -0% profit margin
HAS
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Hays plc | Industrials
Earnings Deterioration
Market Cap:628.68M
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Reward Rating
47
Moderate
Bottom 25% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
50
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

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

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 64p.

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

Moderate reward · moderate risk

HAS stands out on valuation and volatility, but watch the profitability signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

HAS · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Valuation81/100

    P/E 14.3× · PEG 1.21

  • Volatility65/100

    Above average

Watchouts 4

  • Profitability23/100

    -0% net margin · -2% ROE

  • Growth44/100

    Revenue +0.1% CAGR

  • Balance sheet44/100

    Interest covered 1.1×

  • Cash flow45/100

    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 628.68M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Growth trend is developing — watch for revenue consistency over upcoming quarters.
💰 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.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (47)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorIndustrials
Market Cap628.68M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield1.03%
52 Week High89.4008
52 Week Low38.06
Last AnnualJune
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding2B
No. of Employees9,100
IndustryStaffing & Employment Services
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.749
CurrencyGBX
Websitewww.haysplc.com
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