SThree plc
SThree plc provides specialist recruitment services in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics markets in the United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, France, the United States, Dubai, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates. The company offers recruitment services for permanent and contract roles, as well as support, HR, and management services. It p… Read more
SThree plc (STEM) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of November 2025: GBX235.10 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, SThree plc (STEM) has net assets worth GBX235.10 Million GBX as of November 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX483.40 Million) and total liabilities (GBX248.31 Million). 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 | GBX235.10 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 48.63% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 18.84% |
| 5-Year Change | 48.65% |
| 10-Year Change | 210.69% |
| Growth Volatility | 80.38 |
SThree plc - Net Assets Trend (2004–2025)
This chart illustrates how SThree 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 SThree plc (2004–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of SThree plc from 2004 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-30 | GBX235.10 Million | -5.45% |
| 2024-11-30 | GBX248.64 Million | +11.56% |
| 2023-11-30 | GBX222.88 Million | +11.22% |
| 2022-11-30 | GBX200.39 Million | +26.71% |
| 2021-11-30 | GBX158.15 Million | +23.06% |
| 2020-11-30 | GBX128.52 Million | +10.06% |
| 2019-11-30 | GBX116.77 Million | +14.85% |
| 2018-11-30 | GBX101.67 Million | +25.98% |
| 2017-11-30 | GBX80.70 Million | +6.65% |
| 2016-11-30 | GBX75.67 Million | +27.38% |
| 2015-11-30 | GBX59.41 Million | +15.70% |
| 2014-11-30 | GBX51.35 Million | -0.52% |
| 2013-11-30 | GBX51.62 Million | -16.65% |
| 2012-11-30 | GBX61.92 Million | -24.91% |
| 2011-11-30 | GBX82.47 Million | +0.67% |
| 2010-11-30 | GBX81.92 Million | -3.42% |
| 2009-11-30 | GBX84.82 Million | -6.36% |
| 2008-11-30 | GBX90.57 Million | -3.06% |
| 2007-11-30 | GBX93.43 Million | +45.74% |
| 2006-11-30 | GBX64.11 Million | +119.12% |
| 2005-11-30 | GBX29.26 Million | +367.01% |
| 2004-11-30 | GBX6.26 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to SThree 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 19047100000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (November 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX188.46 Million | 80.16% |
| Common Stock | GBX1.28 Million | 0.54% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX4.48 Million | 1.91% |
| Other Components | GBX40.88 Million | 17.39% |
| Total Equity | GBX235.10 Million | 100.00% |
SThree plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of SThree plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
WOLFORD (WOF.SG)
STU:WOF
|
$26.76K |
|
TFCO4F
SA:TFCO4F
|
$26.78K |
|
Saudi Egyptian Investment & Finance
EGX:SEIG
|
$26.81K |
|
Fonterra Shareholders Fund
AU:FSF
|
$26.81K |
|
SOFTWEB
AT:SOFTWEB
|
$26.75K |
|
Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd.
PINK:MWSND
|
$26.74K |
|
MICHAEL PAGE INT
BE:3MI
|
$26.72K |
|
KTB Investment & Securities Co. Ltd.
KQ:030210
|
$26.70K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in SThree plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 248,644,000 to 235,096,000, a change of -13,548,000 (-5.4%).
- Net income of 17,674,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 18,604,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 21,383,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 4,430,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 4,335,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX17.67 Million | +7.52% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX18.60 Million | -7.91% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX21.38 Million | -9.1% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX4.43 Million | +1.88% |
| Other Changes | GBX4.33 Million | +1.84% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -5.45% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares SThree 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: 89.98x
- 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 3241.57x to 89.98x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-11-30 | GBX0.05 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2005-11-30 | GBX0.23 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2006-11-30 | GBX0.49 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2007-11-30 | GBX0.67 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2008-11-30 | GBX0.68 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2009-11-30 | GBX0.65 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2010-11-30 | GBX0.66 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2011-11-30 | GBX0.67 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2012-11-30 | GBX0.46 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2013-11-30 | GBX0.38 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2014-11-30 | GBX0.38 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2015-11-30 | GBX0.45 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2016-11-30 | GBX0.57 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2017-11-30 | GBX0.61 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2018-11-30 | GBX0.76 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2019-11-30 | GBX0.87 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2020-11-30 | GBX0.94 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2021-11-30 | GBX1.16 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2022-11-30 | GBX1.47 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2023-11-30 | GBX1.65 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2024-11-30 | GBX1.85 | GBX162.60 | x |
| 2025-11-30 | GBX1.81 | GBX162.60 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently SThree 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): 7.52%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 1.36%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.69x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.06x
- Recent ROE (7.52%) is below the historical average (8.48%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | -345.76% | -8.89% | 2.75x | 14.13x | GBX-22.18 Million |
| 2005 | 12.38% | 1.14% | 3.36x | 3.22x | GBX691.30K |
| 2006 | 18.51% | 3.00% | 3.45x | 1.79x | GBX5.43 Million |
| 2007 | 35.87% | 6.25% | 2.96x | 1.94x | GBX23.55 Million |
| 2008 | 41.51% | 5.68% | 3.39x | 2.16x | GBX27.24 Million |
| 2009 | 5.99% | 0.92% | 3.11x | 2.08x | GBX-3.22 Million |
| 2010 | 17.35% | 3.00% | 2.67x | 2.17x | GBX6.02 Million |
| 2011 | 24.57% | 3.74% | 2.90x | 2.27x | GBX12.02 Million |
| 2012 | 27.17% | 2.91% | 3.44x | 2.71x | GBX10.63 Million |
| 2013 | 14.31% | 1.16% | 3.96x | 3.10x | GBX2.23 Million |
| 2014 | 31.00% | 2.13% | 3.67x | 3.96x | GBX10.78 Million |
| 2015 | 44.89% | 3.14% | 4.14x | 3.45x | GBX20.72 Million |
| 2016 | 36.00% | 2.84% | 4.15x | 3.06x | GBX19.68 Million |
| 2017 | 34.23% | 2.48% | 4.07x | 3.39x | GBX19.56 Million |
| 2018 | 33.71% | 2.72% | 3.49x | 3.55x | GBX24.10 Million |
| 2019 | 35.38% | 3.12% | 4.34x | 2.62x | GBX29.64 Million |
| 2020 | 13.19% | 1.41% | 3.55x | 2.63x | GBX4.10 Million |
| 2021 | 26.55% | 3.15% | 3.32x | 2.53x | GBX26.17 Million |
| 2022 | 27.05% | 3.31% | 3.48x | 2.35x | GBX34.16 Million |
| 2023 | 25.15% | 3.37% | 3.52x | 2.12x | GBX33.76 Million |
| 2024 | 19.99% | 3.33% | 2.95x | 2.04x | GBX24.83 Million |
| 2025 | 7.52% | 1.36% | 2.69x | 2.06x | GBX-5.84 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares SThree 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: $51,493,800
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -7.28%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SThree plc (STEM) | GBX235.10 Million | -345.76% | 1.06x | $26.75K |
| 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 |
| Hays plc (HAS) | $196.40 Million | 40.78% | 3.47x | $90.26K |
| 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 |