Risk factor
Strong & resilient to price shocks
Profitability factor
Unfavourable analyst view
About
Hays plc operates as a prominent global staffing and recruitment firm, with operations spanning Australia, New Zealand, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and various other international markets. The company specializes in connecting qualified, professional, and skilled talent with opportunities across both public and private sectors. Their comprehensive services encompass permanent placements, temporary assignments, and contractor roles. Furthermore, Hays plc exhibits extensive expertise across numerous professional domains. These include, among others, accountancy and finance, construction and property, technology, life sciences, sales and marketing, banking and capital markets, contact centers, education, and engineering and manufacturing. Additionally, they cover executive search, financial services, health and social care, human resources, legal, office support, the energy sector (encompassing oil and gas), procurement, retail, resources and mining, and telecommunications. Established in 1968, Hays plc maintains its headquarters in London, UK.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is slightly overvalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, of fair value on EV
Target Price
The average target price of HAS.L is 55.4 and suggests 23.2% downside potential. Usually, this means a SELL recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to