SThree plc (STEM) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, SThree plc (STEM) has net assets worth GBX210.77 Million GBX (≈ $25.64K USD) as of May 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX422.92 Million ≈ $51.46K USD) and total liabilities (GBX212.15 Million ≈ $25.81K USD). 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. Check STEM strategic asset allocation to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX210.77 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 49.84% |
| 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. For live market cap and overall valuation, see SThree plc market capitalisation.
Annual Net Assets for SThree plc (2004–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of SThree plc from 2004 to 2025. Also explore net asset growth rate of SThree plc to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-30 | GBX235.10 Million ≈ $28.60K |
-5.45% |
| 2024-11-30 | GBX248.64 Million ≈ $30.25K |
+11.56% |
| 2023-11-30 | GBX222.88 Million ≈ $27.12K |
+11.22% |
| 2022-11-30 | GBX200.39 Million ≈ $24.38K |
+26.71% |
| 2021-11-30 | GBX158.15 Million ≈ $19.24K |
+23.06% |
| 2020-11-30 | GBX128.52 Million ≈ $15.64K |
+10.06% |
| 2019-11-30 | GBX116.77 Million ≈ $14.21K |
+14.85% |
| 2018-11-30 | GBX101.67 Million ≈ $12.37K |
+25.98% |
| 2017-11-30 | GBX80.70 Million ≈ $9.82K |
+6.65% |
| 2016-11-30 | GBX75.67 Million ≈ $9.21K |
+27.38% |
| 2015-11-30 | GBX59.41 Million ≈ $7.23K |
+15.70% |
| 2014-11-30 | GBX51.35 Million ≈ $6.25K |
-0.52% |
| 2013-11-30 | GBX51.62 Million ≈ $6.28K |
-16.65% |
| 2012-11-30 | GBX61.92 Million ≈ $7.53K |
-24.91% |
| 2011-11-30 | GBX82.47 Million ≈ $10.03K |
+0.67% |
| 2010-11-30 | GBX81.92 Million ≈ $9.97K |
-3.42% |
| 2009-11-30 | GBX84.82 Million ≈ $10.32K |
-6.36% |
| 2008-11-30 | GBX90.57 Million ≈ $11.02K |
-3.06% |
| 2007-11-30 | GBX93.43 Million ≈ $11.37K |
+45.74% |
| 2006-11-30 | GBX64.11 Million ≈ $7.80K |
+119.12% |
| 2005-11-30 | GBX29.26 Million ≈ $3.56K |
+367.01% |
| 2004-11-30 | GBX6.26 Million ≈ $762.27 |
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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 |
|---|---|
|
Super Spinning Mills Limited
NSE:SUPERSPIN
|
$4.26 Million |
|
Avacta Group PLC
LSE:AVCT
|
$4.26 Million |
|
CASI Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:CASI
|
$4.26 Million |
|
Invibes Advertising NV
PA:ALINV
|
$4.27 Million |
|
Horus AG
STU:HRU
|
$4.26 Million |
|
DOREL INDS INC. A
F:DO4C
|
$4.26 Million |
|
Alliance Pharma plc
LSE:APH
|
$4.26 Million |
|
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC
LSE:BGEU
|
$4.26 Million |
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.
- New share issuances of 1,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 4,430,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 4,334,000.
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% |
| Share Issuances | GBX1.00K | +0.0% |
| 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: 159.93x
- 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 5761.46x to 159.93x 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 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2005-11-30 | GBX0.23 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2006-11-30 | GBX0.49 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2007-11-30 | GBX0.67 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2008-11-30 | GBX0.68 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2009-11-30 | GBX0.65 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2010-11-30 | GBX0.66 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2011-11-30 | GBX0.67 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2012-11-30 | GBX0.46 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2013-11-30 | GBX0.38 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2014-11-30 | GBX0.38 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2015-11-30 | GBX0.45 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2016-11-30 | GBX0.57 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2017-11-30 | GBX0.61 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2018-11-30 | GBX0.76 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2019-11-30 | GBX0.87 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2020-11-30 | GBX0.94 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2021-11-30 | GBX1.16 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2022-11-30 | GBX1.47 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2023-11-30 | GBX1.65 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2024-11-30 | GBX1.85 | GBX289.00 | x |
| 2025-11-30 | GBX1.81 | GBX289.00 | 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: $72,552,990
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 11.88%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SThree plc (STEM) | GBX210.77 Million | -345.76% | 1.01x | $4.26 Million |
| Empresaria Group plc (EMR) | $28.20 Million | -0.35% | 1.38x | $190.98K |
| GATTACA Plc (GATC) | $28.30 Million | 0.66% | 1.87x | $583.56K |
| Hays plc (HAS) | $196.40 Million | 40.78% | 3.47x | $12.69 Million |
| Hercules Site Services PLC (HERC) | $6.32 Million | 11.90% | 1.80x | $328.47K |
| Norman Broadbent Plc (NBB) | $639.00K | -30.05% | 2.52x | $47.61K |
| Pagegroup PLC (PAGE) | $270.06 Million | 30.76% | 0.85x | $8.03 Million |
| RTC Group plc (RTC) | $3.66 Million | 11.52% | 1.00x | $130.05K |
| Robert Walters (RWA) | $35.70 Million | 22.77% | 1.01x | $988.42K |
| Staffline Group Plc (STAF) | $83.70 Million | 18.88% | 1.99x | $535.83K |
About SThree plc
SThree plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides workforce consultancy services in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, the United States, Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, and internationally. The company advises businesses, builds expert teams, and delivers project solutions to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics industries und… Read more