Hays /£HAS
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About Hays
Hays plc, operating under the ticker HAS, is a global professional recruiting group specializing in qualified, professional, and skilled recruitment. The company operates in the Commercial Services and Supplies sector, specifically within the Human Resource and Employment Services industry. Founded in 1968, Hays has established a significant international presence, offering recruitment services across various sectors in over 33 countries.
Ticker
£HAS
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Professional Services
Headquarters
Employees
10,300
ISIN
GB0004161021
Website
Hays Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£1.1B
-
-£0.01
1.09
£0.03
4.30%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1.1B
Beta
1.09
52-week high
£0.99
52-week low
£0.56
Average daily volume
3.3M
Dividend rate
£0.03
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.33
Quick ratio
1.269
Long term debt to equity
51.149
Total debt to equity
60.236
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.36%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
52
Gross margin (TTM)
3.03%
Net profit margin (TTM)
-0.21%
Operating margin (TTM)
0.48%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
-273.68%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£660,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
1.15%
Return on equity (TTM)
-2.60%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.163
Price to book
2.3
Price to tangible book (TTM)
4.25
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
14.513
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.89%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
4.80%
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.30%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-6.95%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-117.11%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.37%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.12%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-49.44%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-18.66%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
11.40%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
1.17%
What the Analysts think about Hays
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Hays stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Hays' strategic restructuring and cost-saving initiatives are expected to yield annual savings of approximately £30 million by fiscal 2027, potentially enhancing profitability. (bnnbloomberg.ca)
Despite recent profit declines, Hays maintains an 'Outperform' rating from RBC Capital Markets, indicating confidence in its long-term growth prospects. (investing.com)
Hays' commitment to preserving capacity during market uncertainties positions it favorably for future market recoveries, potentially leading to increased market share. (investing.com)
Hays reported a 91% drop in full-year pretax profit, significantly missing analyst estimates, due to challenging market conditions. (bnnbloomberg.ca)
RBC Capital Markets reduced Hays' share price target from £1.25 to £1.10, citing weaker operating leverage and delayed recovery in staffing activity. (investing.com)
Economic and political uncertainties have led to lower placement volumes and extended 'time-to-hire,' adversely affecting Hays' profitability. (tradingview.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Jun 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Hays stock?
Hays (HAS) has a market cap of £1.1B as of June 27, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Hays stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Hays (HAS) stock is 0 as of June 27, 2025.
Does Hays stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Hays (HAS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 27, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.03 and the yield is 4.3%. Hays has a payout ratio of 0% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Hays dividend payment date?
The next Hays (HAS) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Hays ?
Hays (HAS) has a beta rating of 1.09. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.