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SThree PLC

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8,29 %

Op margin

2,0 %

ROE

7,5 %

Net margin

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(a) SThree's capital structure is relatively conservative, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2, indicating a low reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 1.97, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations but with limited excess capacity. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints. (b) In terms of profitability, SThree's return on equity (ROE) of 7.52% and return on assets (ROA) of 3.66% are below the industry median for Employment Services, which typically sees ROE in the 10-15% range and ROA in the 5-8% range. This suggests that the company is underperforming relative to its peers in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization. (c) SThree's revenue is concentrated in a few key markets, with the UK and Ireland accounting for a significant portion of its total revenue. The company's geographic exposure is limited, with no material presence in emerging markets or high-growth regions. This concentration increases the company's vulnerability to regional economic downturns. (d) The company's growth trajectory is modest,

Business. SThree PLC (STEMS.L) is a London-based employment services company listed on the London Stock Exchange. The firm operates within the Industrial & Commercial Services sector, providing specialized recruitment and workforce solutions. As specific segment and geographic breakdowns are not disclosed, the company is characterized at the industry level as a provider of employment services.

Classification92 %

SectorIndustrials

Business sectorIndustrial & Commercial Services

IndustryEmployment Services

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News & coverage

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Sector rotation

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Analysis

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Macro
Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
Macro & political
ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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Business

SThree PLC (STEMS.L) is a London-based employment services company listed on the London Stock Exchange. The firm operates within the Industrial & Commercial Services sector, providing specialized recruitment and workforce solutions. As specific segment and geographic breakdowns are not disclosed, the company is characterized at the industry level as a provider of employment services.

Classification92 %

SectorIndustrials

Business sectorIndustrial & Commercial Services

IndustryEmployment Services

AI synthesis

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(b) In terms of profitability, SThree's return on equity (ROE) of 7.52% and return on assets (ROA) of 3.66% are below the industry median for Employment Services, which typically sees ROE in the 10-15% range and ROA in the 5-8% range. This suggests that the company is underperforming relative to its peers in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization.

(c) SThree's revenue is concentrated in a few key markets, with the UK and Ireland accounting for a significant portion of its total revenue. The company's geographic exposure is limited, with no material presence in emerging markets or high-growth regions. This concentration increases the company's vulnerability to regional economic downturns.

(d) The company's growth trajectory is modest, with revenue expected to remain relatively flat in the current fiscal year. The outlook for the next fiscal year is also cautious, with no significant revenue growth anticipated. This is consistent with the broader Employment Services industry, which is currently experiencing a period of consolidation and margin compression.

(e) SThree faces several risk factors, including the potential for dilution, although the risk is currently assessed as low. The company has not issued new shares recently, and there is no indication of a pending equity raise. However, the company's liquidity position is a concern, as it has negative net cash after subtracting total debt. This could limit its ability to invest in growth opportunities or weather economic downturns.

(f) Recent events, including filings and transcripts, indicate that SThree is focused on cost optimization and improving operational efficiency. The company has not disclosed any major strategic initiatives or acquisitions in the near term, and its capital expenditure has been negative, suggesting a focus on reducing fixed costs.

Key takeaways

SThree's conservative capital structure and low debt-to-equity ratio suggest a stable financial position, but its liquidity is constrained by a negative net cash position.
The company's ROE and ROA are below industry medians, indicating underperformance in capital efficiency and asset utilization.
Revenue concentration in the UK and Ireland exposes SThree to regional economic risks, with limited diversification into high-growth markets.
Growth is expected to remain flat in the near term, with no significant revenue expansion anticipated in the next fiscal year.
The risk of dilution is low, but the company's liquidity position remains a concern due to its negative net cash after debt.
**margin_outlook_rationale**: Margins are expected to remain stable due to cost optimization efforts, but pressure from competitive pricing in the Employment Services sector may limit expansion.

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Valuation

Market price

$168,20

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Tangible book

$235.1M

Net cashⓘ

-$47.5M

Current ratioⓘ

2.0

Debt / equityⓘ

0.2

ROAⓘ

3.7%

ROEⓘ

7.5%

Cash conversionⓘ

349.0%

CapEx / revenueⓘ

-0.7%

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Dilution ratioⓘ

0.0%

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Recommendation distribution4 analysts

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12-month price target$241,25 · Median $255,00

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Operating income · consensus9,3M GBP

EPS surprise

+182,3 %

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Revenue surprise

+3,1 %

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Dilution riskLow

Liquidity riskMedium

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Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

Benchmarks vs cohort

Op Margin2,0 %Below median

Net Margin1,4 %Below median

ROE7,5 %Above median

Capex / Rev-0,7 %Above median

D/E0,20Below median

Cash Conv3,49Best in class

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Dilution Ratio
(shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
Net Cash
cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
Capex To Revenue
capital_expenditure / revenue
Return On Equity
net_income / total_equity
Debt To Equity
(short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
Cash Conversion Ratio
operating_cash_flow / net_income

Source documents

SThree PLC Market data — financials · 2026-05-29

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Dilution riskLow

Liquidity riskMedium

Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

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Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage

At a glance

What drives this business

News & coverage

Sector rotation

Developing storylines

Analysis

Opportunity

Upcoming catalysts

Pre-earnings brief

Signals & dispatch

Composite-score breakdown

Synthesis

Bull / Bear case

In focus — financials by report

Valuation

Revenue by segment

Market share

Business relationships

Supply chain

Peer comparison

Market position

Stress test

Predictor forecast

Options

Short squeeze

Earnings-call key lines

Consensus distribution

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ESG

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Ownership & reference

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