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.

Hays plc (HAS) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of June 2025: GBX1.77 Billion GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, Hays plc (HAS) holds total assets worth GBX1.77 Billion GBX as of June 2025.

Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

Hays plc - Total Assets Trend (1986–2025)

This chart illustrates how Hays plc’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

Hays plc - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (June 2025)

Hays plc's total assets of GBX1.77 Billion consist of 74.0% current assets and 26.0% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (GBX) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents GBX0.00 9.5%
Accounts Receivable GBX1.14 Billion 64.4%
Inventory GBX0.00 0.0%
Property, Plant & Equipment GBX0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets GBX45.80 Million 2.6%
Goodwill GBX182.00 Million 10.3%

Asset Composition Trend (1986–2025)

This chart illustrates how Hays plc's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Hays plc's current assets represent 74.0% of total assets in 2025, an increase from 56.7% in 1986.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 9.5% of total assets in 2025, up from 2.7% in 1986.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 12.0% of total assets, an increase from 0.0% in 1986.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is accounts receivable at 64.4% of total assets.

Hays plc Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Hays plc based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
SaraminHR Co.Ltd
KQ:143240
Korea ₩225.33 Billion
Beijing Career International Co Ltd
SHE:300662
China CN¥4.26 Billion
104 Corporation
TW:3130
Taiwan NT$3.68 Billion
DLSI
PA:ALDLS
France €124.92 Million
Beijing Urban Rural Commercial Group Co Ltd
SHG:600861
China CN¥16.34 Billion
Amadeus Fire AG
XETRA:AAD
Germany €362.83 Million
Aarvi Encon Limited
NSE:AARVI
India ₹2.22 Billion
Ace Integrated Solutions Limited
NSE:ACEINTEG
India ₹176.50 Million

Hays plc - Asset Efficiency Metrics

Asset efficiency metrics measure how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue and profits. These indicators help investors evaluate management's ability to deploy capital efficiently.

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales

Historical Range: 3.01 - 4.04

Strong asset utilization - Hays plc generates 3.73x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: -0.44% - 11.13%

Negative ROA - Hays plc is currently not profitable relative to its asset base.

Hays plc - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 1.25 1.32 1.55
Quick Ratio 1.25 2.51 1.55
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital GBX259.90 Million GBX 317.60 Million GBX 482.80 Million

Hays plc - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Hays plc's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 1.62
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.00
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) -0.5%
Total Assets GBX1.77 Billion
Market Capitalization $90.26K USD

Valuation Analysis

Below Book Valuation: The market values Hays plc's assets below their book value (0.00 x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.

Slight Asset Contraction: Hays plc's assets decreased by 0.5% over the past year, which may reflect streamlining or optimization of resources.

Annual Total Assets for Hays plc (1986–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Hays plc from 1986 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-06-30 GBX1.77 Billion -0.51%
2024-06-30 GBX1.78 Billion -6.61%
2023-06-30 GBX1.90 Billion -8.35%
2022-06-30 GBX2.08 Billion +10.88%
2021-06-30 GBX1.87 Billion -3.42%
2020-06-30 GBX1.94 Billion +29.08%
2019-06-30 GBX1.50 Billion -0.38%
2018-06-30 GBX1.51 Billion +15.22%
2017-06-30 GBX1.31 Billion +17.00%
2016-06-30 GBX1.12 Billion +17.74%
2015-06-30 GBX950.50 Million +7.15%
2014-06-30 GBX887.10 Million +0.34%
2013-06-30 GBX884.10 Million +2.50%
2012-06-30 GBX862.50 Million -1.80%
2011-06-30 GBX878.30 Million +12.26%
2010-06-30 GBX782.40 Million +12.92%
2009-06-30 GBX692.90 Million -6.55%
2008-06-30 GBX741.50 Million +13.38%
2007-06-30 GBX654.00 Million +18.24%
2006-06-30 GBX553.10 Million +8.45%
2005-06-30 GBX510.00 Million -3.81%
2004-06-30 GBX530.20 Million -54.83%
2003-06-30 GBX1.17 Billion -19.46%
2002-06-30 GBX1.46 Billion -9.55%
2001-06-30 GBX1.61 Billion +9.26%
2000-06-30 GBX1.47 Billion +29.53%
1999-06-30 GBX1.14 Billion +26.40%
1998-06-30 GBX900.80 Million +32.82%
1997-06-30 GBX678.20 Million +3.70%
1996-06-30 GBX654.00 Million +24.17%
1995-06-30 GBX526.70 Million +19.87%
1994-06-30 GBX439.40 Million +10.47%
1993-06-30 GBX397.76 Million +15.12%
1992-06-30 GBX345.52 Million +31.60%
1991-06-30 GBX262.55 Million +9.62%
1990-06-30 GBX239.50 Million +1.43%
1989-06-30 GBX236.12 Million +14.91%
1988-06-30 GBX205.49 Million -18.79%
1987-06-30 GBX253.03 Million +13.96%
1986-06-30 GBX222.03 Million --