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SThree plc(STEM)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward54Moderate
Risk30Moderate
📊75%Data
Thin 1% profit margin · 8.2% dividend yield · Revenue down 10% YoY
STEM
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
SThree plc | Industrials
Dividend King
Market Cap:220.87M
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Reward Rating
54
Moderate
Bottom 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
30
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: 249p.

What is SThree plc?

SThree plc provides specialist recruitment services in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics markets in the United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, France, the United States, Dubai, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates.

STEM · Verdict

Moderate reward · low risk

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

Based on 88% data coverage

STEM · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 4

  • Valuation100/100

    P/E 8.2× · PEG 0.05

  • Volatility80/100

    Top decile vs peers

  • Balance sheet77/100

    Interest covered 13.3×

  • Cash flow66/100

    4% free-cash-flow margin

Watchouts 1

  • Profitability32/100

    1% net margin · 7% ROE

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

What is SThree plc?

SThree plc provides specialist recruitment services in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics markets in the United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, France, the United States, Dubai, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates. The company offers recruitment services for permanent and contract roles, as well as support, HR, and management services. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Industrials sector, with a market capitalisation of 220.87M, and a P/E ratio of 12.5x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
💸 Valuation
Currently trading below intrinsic value estimates, suggesting upside potential.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (54)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and growth offering the most support. Risk indicators are low, suggesting a relatively contained downside profile.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorIndustrials
Market Cap220.87M
P/E Ratio12.4714
Dividend Yield8.24%
52 Week High265.6618
52 Week Low128.0789
Last AnnualNovember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding126M
No. of Employees2,049
IndustryStaffing & Employment Services
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.534
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.sthree.com
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