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
4.53%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1.1B
Beta
1.09
52-week high
£0.99
52-week low
£0.56
Average daily volume
4.3M
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)
0.155
Price to book
2.19
Price to tangible book (TTM)
4.04
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
13.794
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
7.25%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
4.80%
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.53%
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' diversified business model, with operations in 33 countries and services across 21 professional and skilled specialisms, positions it to capitalize on global recruitment needs as markets recover. (Forbes)
The company's focus on temporary and contracting placements, which have shown resilience compared to permanent hiring, may provide a stable revenue stream during economic uncertainties. (Reuters)
Hays' strategic cost management and restructuring efforts aim to achieve annual savings of £30 million by fiscal 2027, potentially enhancing profitability in the long term. (Reuters)
Hays has issued a profit warning, forecasting a more than 57% decline in annual operating profit to approximately £45 million, significantly below market expectations. (Reuters)
The company reported a 9% decline in like-for-like net fees in the fourth quarter, with permanent hiring fees falling by 14%, indicating a significant slowdown in recruitment activity. (Proactive Investors)
Analysts have reduced earnings per share estimates for Hays by 21% for FY25 and 36% for FY26, citing delays in the expected recovery of staffing activity. (Investing.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Jul 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 July 15, 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 July 15, 2025.
Does Hays stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Hays (HAS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 15, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.03 and the yield is 4.53%. 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.