Hays plc
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.
Hays plc (HAS) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: GBX466.70 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Hays plc (HAS) has net assets worth GBX466.70 Million GBX as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX1.77 Billion) and total liabilities (GBX1.30 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX466.70 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 26.38% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.05% |
| 5-Year Change | -46.47% |
| 10-Year Change | 1.94% |
| Growth Volatility | 88.52 |
Hays plc - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)
This chart illustrates how Hays plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Hays plc (1986–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Hays plc from 1986 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | GBX466.70 Million | -16.30% |
| 2024-06-30 | GBX557.60 Million | -16.81% |
| 2023-06-30 | GBX670.30 Million | -15.81% |
| 2022-06-30 | GBX796.20 Million | -8.67% |
| 2021-06-30 | GBX871.80 Million | +2.16% |
| 2020-06-30 | GBX853.40 Million | +21.65% |
| 2019-06-30 | GBX701.50 Million | +0.14% |
| 2018-06-30 | GBX700.50 Million | +19.46% |
| 2017-06-30 | GBX586.40 Million | +28.09% |
| 2016-06-30 | GBX457.80 Million | +69.81% |
| 2015-06-30 | GBX269.60 Million | +12.01% |
| 2014-06-30 | GBX240.70 Million | +11.23% |
| 2013-06-30 | GBX216.40 Million | +13.54% |
| 2012-06-30 | GBX190.60 Million | -2.95% |
| 2011-06-30 | GBX196.40 Million | +48.45% |
| 2010-06-30 | GBX132.30 Million | -14.31% |
| 2009-06-30 | GBX154.40 Million | +25.53% |
| 2008-06-30 | GBX123.00 Million | +9.82% |
| 2007-06-30 | GBX112.00 Million | +158.66% |
| 2006-06-30 | GBX43.30 Million | -59.15% |
| 2005-06-30 | GBX106.00 Million | +42.28% |
| 2004-06-30 | GBX74.50 Million | +393.38% |
| 2003-06-30 | GBX15.10 Million | -96.79% |
| 2002-06-30 | GBX470.10 Million | +1.69% |
| 2001-06-30 | GBX462.30 Million | +13.09% |
| 2000-06-30 | GBX408.80 Million | +36.86% |
| 1999-06-30 | GBX298.70 Million | +48.31% |
| 1998-06-30 | GBX201.40 Million | +5.06% |
| 1997-06-30 | GBX191.70 Million | -13.69% |
| 1996-06-30 | GBX222.10 Million | +24.50% |
| 1995-06-30 | GBX178.40 Million | +35.87% |
| 1994-06-30 | GBX131.30 Million | -1.74% |
| 1993-06-30 | GBX133.62 Million | -6.43% |
| 1992-06-30 | GBX142.80 Million | +33.90% |
| 1991-06-30 | GBX106.65 Million | +13.00% |
| 1990-06-30 | GBX94.38 Million | +290.39% |
| 1989-06-30 | GBX-49.57 Million | +32.29% |
| 1988-06-30 | GBX-73.21 Million | -290.76% |
| 1987-06-30 | GBX38.38 Million | +17.29% |
| 1986-06-30 | GBX32.72 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Hays plc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 1210000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX12.10 Million | 2.59% |
| Common Stock | GBX16.00 Million | 3.43% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX69.00 Million | 14.78% |
| Other Components | GBX369.60 Million | 79.19% |
| Total Equity | GBX466.70 Million | 100.00% |
Hays plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Hays plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
GENERALE DE SANTE
BE:GD6
|
$90.28K |
|
Aquarius AI Inc
PINK:GOOLF
|
$90.29K |
|
MGI Digital Graphic Technology SA
STU:2EI
|
$90.44K |
|
FLOWERS FOODS
BE:FWF
|
$90.45K |
|
Advanced Info Service PCL
STU:AISF
|
$90.22K |
|
NEW GOLD - Dusseldorf Stock Exchang
DU:32N
|
$90.22K |
|
SAGE GRP - Dusseldorf Stock Exchang
DU:SGK1
|
$90.14K |
|
BPAC11F
SA:BPAC11F
|
$90.13K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Hays plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 557,600,000 to 466,700,000, a change of -90,900,000 (-16.3%).
- Net loss of 7,800,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 47,800,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 41,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 5,700,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-7.80 Million | -1.67% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX47.80 Million | -10.24% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-41.00 Million | -8.79% |
| Other Changes | GBX5.70 Million | +1.22% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -16.30% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Hays plc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 118.10x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 645.94x to 118.10x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-30 | GBX0.05 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 1987-06-30 | GBX0.07 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 1988-06-30 | GBX-0.25 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 1989-06-30 | GBX-0.21 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 1990-06-30 | GBX0.06 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 1991-06-30 | GBX0.07 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 1992-06-30 | GBX0.09 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 1993-06-30 | GBX0.08 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 1994-06-30 | GBX0.08 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 1995-06-30 | GBX0.11 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 1996-06-30 | GBX0.13 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 1997-06-30 | GBX0.11 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 1998-06-30 | GBX0.12 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 1999-06-30 | GBX0.17 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2000-06-30 | GBX0.24 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2001-06-30 | GBX0.27 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2002-06-30 | GBX0.27 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2003-06-30 | GBX0.01 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2004-06-30 | GBX0.04 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2005-06-30 | GBX0.06 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2006-06-30 | GBX0.03 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2007-06-30 | GBX0.08 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2008-06-30 | GBX0.09 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2009-06-30 | GBX0.11 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2010-06-30 | GBX0.10 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2011-06-30 | GBX0.14 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2012-06-30 | GBX0.14 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2013-06-30 | GBX0.15 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2014-06-30 | GBX0.17 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2015-06-30 | GBX0.19 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2016-06-30 | GBX0.32 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2017-06-30 | GBX0.40 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2018-06-30 | GBX0.48 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | GBX0.48 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | GBX0.56 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | GBX0.52 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | GBX0.47 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | GBX0.41 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | GBX0.35 | GBX34.66 | x |
| 2025-06-30 | GBX0.29 | GBX34.66 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Hays plc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -1.67%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -0.12%
- • Asset Turnover: 3.73x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.79x
- Recent ROE (-1.67%) is above the historical average (-38.89%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 41.94% | 8.84% | 0.69x | 6.90x | GBX10.28 Million |
| 1987 | 86.12% | 16.37% | 0.82x | 6.38x | GBX30.16 Million |
| 1988 | 0.00% | 4.97% | 1.32x | 0.00x | GBX28.74 Million |
| 1989 | 0.00% | 6.21% | 1.40x | 0.00x | GBX33.33 Million |
| 1990 | 31.59% | 4.36% | 2.85x | 2.54x | GBX20.36 Million |
| 1991 | 35.15% | 5.61% | 2.55x | 2.46x | GBX26.82 Million |
| 1992 | 26.67% | 10.03% | 1.10x | 2.42x | GBX23.80 Million |
| 1993 | 35.51% | 9.66% | 1.20x | 3.06x | GBX33.11 Million |
| 1994 | 46.91% | 9.38% | 1.44x | 3.48x | GBX46.66 Million |
| 1995 | 43.94% | 9.38% | 1.53x | 3.05x | GBX58.55 Million |
| 1996 | 42.08% | 9.43% | 1.48x | 3.02x | GBX69.45 Million |
| 1997 | 54.17% | 9.14% | 1.67x | 3.56x | GBX84.23 Million |
| 1998 | 70.16% | 9.08% | 1.72x | 4.50x | GBX120.56 Million |
| 1999 | 56.09% | 8.89% | 1.65x | 3.83x | GBX136.98 Million |
| 2000 | 32.11% | 5.90% | 1.50x | 3.62x | GBX90.07 Million |
| 2001 | 19.96% | 3.50% | 1.63x | 3.49x | GBX45.95 Million |
| 2002 | 17.56% | 3.36% | 1.68x | 3.11x | GBX35.47 Million |
| 2003 | -3570.34% | -20.72% | 2.13x | 80.96x | GBX-519.15 Million |
| 2004 | 88.99% | 3.06% | 4.08x | 7.12x | GBX58.85 Million |
| 2005 | 137.64% | 8.89% | 3.22x | 4.81x | GBX135.30 Million |
| 2006 | 427.02% | 10.12% | 3.30x | 12.77x | GBX180.57 Million |
| 2007 | 148.66% | 7.89% | 3.23x | 5.84x | GBX155.30 Million |
| 2008 | 153.01% | 7.41% | 3.43x | 6.03x | GBX175.90 Million |
| 2009 | 68.52% | 4.32% | 3.53x | 4.49x | GBX90.36 Million |
| 2010 | 7.03% | 0.35% | 3.44x | 5.91x | GBX-3.93 Million |
| 2011 | 40.78% | 2.46% | 3.71x | 4.47x | GBX60.46 Million |
| 2012 | 45.38% | 2.37% | 4.24x | 4.53x | GBX67.44 Million |
| 2013 | 33.13% | 1.94% | 4.18x | 4.09x | GBX50.06 Million |
| 2014 | 37.76% | 2.47% | 4.15x | 3.69x | GBX66.83 Million |
| 2015 | 39.17% | 2.75% | 4.04x | 3.53x | GBX78.64 Million |
| 2016 | 27.20% | 2.94% | 3.78x | 2.44x | GBX78.72 Million |
| 2017 | 23.72% | 2.74% | 3.88x | 2.23x | GBX80.46 Million |
| 2018 | 23.67% | 2.88% | 3.81x | 2.15x | GBX95.75 Million |
| 2019 | 23.05% | 2.66% | 4.04x | 2.14x | GBX91.55 Million |
| 2020 | 5.57% | 0.80% | 3.06x | 2.27x | GBX-37.84 Million |
| 2021 | 7.05% | 1.09% | 3.01x | 2.15x | GBX-25.68 Million |
| 2022 | 19.37% | 2.34% | 3.17x | 2.61x | GBX74.58 Million |
| 2023 | 20.63% | 1.82% | 3.98x | 2.84x | GBX71.27 Million |
| 2024 | -0.88% | -0.07% | 3.91x | 3.19x | GBX-60.66 Million |
| 2025 | -1.67% | -0.12% | 3.73x | 3.79x | GBX-54.47 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Hays plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Staffing & Employment Services
- Average net assets among peers: $56,330,800
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -11.44%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hays plc (HAS) | GBX466.70 Million | 41.94% | 2.79x | $90.26K |
| Empresaria Group plc (EMR) | $48.00 Million | 1.04% | 1.86x | $1.37K |
| GATTACA Plc (GATC) | $76.54 Million | 10.86% | 1.06x | $3.60K |
| Hercules Site Services PLC (HERC) | $3.71 Million | 21.21% | 1.37x | $5.54K |
| Norman Broadbent Plc (NBB) | $639.00K | -30.05% | 2.52x | $531.83 |
| RTC Group plc (RTC) | $1.81 Million | -129.20% | 1.30x | $1.58K |
| Robert Walters (RWA) | $62.21 Million | 13.84% | 1.47x | $9.68K |
| Staffline Group Plc (STAF) | $22.64 Million | 13.26% | 0.89x | $7.16K |
| SThree plc (STEM) | $235.10 Million | 7.52% | 1.06x | $26.75K |