Hays plc

LSE:HAS UK Staffing & Employment Services
Market Cap
$6.74 Million
GBX55.42 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#41277 Global
#595 in UK
Share Price
GBX34.66
Change (1 day)
-1.53%
52-Week Range
GBX34.66 - GBX86.35
All Time High
GBX149.28
About

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. Hays plc was founded in 1968 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

Market Cap & Net Worth: Hays plc (HAS)

Hays plc (LSE:HAS) has a market capitalization of $6.74 Million (GBX55.42 Billion) as of March 18, 2026. Listed on the LSE stock exchange, this UK-based company holds position #41277 globally and #595 in its home market, demonstrating a -9.55% decrease in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Hays plc's stock price GBX34.66 by its total outstanding shares 1598871698 (1.60 Billion).

Hays plc Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026

Hays plc's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows change from $7.83 Million to $6.74 Million (-1.05% CAGR).

Index Memberships

Hays plc is a constituent of 4 market indices:

Index Total Market Cap Weight (%) Rank by Market Cap
FTSE All-Share
FTAS
$49.37 Million 0.18% #60 of 573
FTSE 350
FTLC
$42.79 Million 0.21% #56 of 350
FTSE 250
FTMC
$31.94 Million 0.28% #53 of 250
FTSE 350 Support Services
NMX2790
$671.46K 13.44% #3 of 21

Weight: Hays plc's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.

Hays plc Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how Hays plc's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

0.00x

Hays plc's market cap is 0.00 times its annual revenue

Industry average:
0.14x
Lower than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

N/A

P/E ratio not applicable due to negative or zero earnings

What These Ratios Tell Investors:
  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
  • Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
Year Market Cap (USD) Revenue (USD) Net Income (USD) P/S Ratio P/E Ratio
2016 $8.12 Million $4.23 Billion $124.50 Million 0.00x 0.07x
2017 $24.92 Million $5.08 Billion $139.10 Million 0.00x 0.18x
2018 $19.93 Million $5.75 Billion $165.80 Million 0.00x 0.12x
2019 $27.62 Million $6.07 Billion $161.70 Million 0.00x 0.17x
2020 $21.93 Million $5.93 Billion $47.50 Million 0.00x 0.46x
2021 $23.81 Million $5.65 Billion $61.50 Million 0.00x 0.39x
2022 $20.70 Million $6.59 Billion $154.20 Million 0.00x 0.13x
2023 $20.53 Million $7.58 Billion $138.30 Million 0.00x 0.15x
2024 $15.63 Million $6.95 Billion -$4.90 Million 0.00x N/A
2025 $10.95 Million $6.61 Billion -$7.80 Million 0.00x N/A

Competitor Companies of HAS by Market Capitalization

Companies near Hays plc in the global market cap rankings as of March 18, 2026.

Key companies related to Hays plc by market ranking:

  • Adecco Group AG (PINK:AHEXF): Ranked #2905 globally with a market cap of $4.69 Billion USD.
  • Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY): Ranked #3822 globally with a market cap of $3.16 Billion USD.
  • PERSOL HOLDINGS CO. LTD. (F:59R): Ranked #4642 globally with a market cap of $2.25 Billion USD ( €2.19 Billion EUR).
  • Robert Half International Inc (NYSE:RHI): Ranked #4943 globally with a market cap of $2.02 Billion USD.

Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#2905 Adecco Group AG PINK:AHEXF $4.69 Billion $28.40
#3822 Korn Ferry NYSE:KFY $3.16 Billion $61.26
#4642 PERSOL HOLDINGS CO. LTD. F:59R $2.25 Billion €1.26
#4943 Robert Half International Inc NYSE:RHI $2.02 Billion $22.68

Hays plc Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, Hays plc's market cap moved from $7.83 Million to $ 6.74 Million, with a yearly change of -1.05%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 GBX6.74 Million -38.44%
2025 GBX10.95 Million -29.93%
2024 GBX15.63 Million -23.85%
2023 GBX20.53 Million -0.85%
2022 GBX20.70 Million -13.06%
2021 GBX23.81 Million +8.59%
2020 GBX21.93 Million -20.59%
2019 GBX27.62 Million +38.53%
2018 GBX19.93 Million -20.00%
2017 GBX24.92 Million +206.99%
2016 GBX8.12 Million +3.73%
2015 GBX7.83 Million --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On Mar 18th, 2026 the market cap of Hays plc was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $6.74 Million USD
MoneyControl $6.74 Million USD
MarketWatch $6.74 Million USD
marketcap.company $6.74 Million USD
Reuters $6.74 Million USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.