HAYPY:OTO-Hays PLC (United Kingdom) ADR (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Staffing & Employment Services | OTC Pink

Last Closing

USD 12.06

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Market Cap

USD 2.88B

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About

Hays PLC is engaged in providing professional recruitment and HR services including qualified, professional and skilled recruitment. The Company's operates its business in Asia Pacific, Continental Europe & Rest of World, and United Kingdom & Ireland.

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ETFs Containing HAYPY

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Staffing & Employment Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (OTC Pink)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -8.39% 71% C- 38% F
Dividend Return 0.78% 29% F 18% F
Total Return -7.61% 65% D 38% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -13.67% 58% F 49% F
Dividend Return 4.62% 63% D 60% D-
Total Return -9.06% 63% D 51% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -40.24% 30% F 44% F
Dividend Return 20.79% 40% F 67% D+
Total Return -19.45% 40% F 51% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -7.20% 13% F 26% F
Dividend Return -2.39% 22% F 30% F
Total Return 4.81% 67% D+ 69% C-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 21.68% 96% N/A 84% B
Risk Adjusted Return -11.02% 17% F 29% F
Market Capitalization 2.88B 77% C+ 75% C

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.