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U.K. (FTSE) HR Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 31, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies11
  • 7D3.6%
  • 3M-19.2%
  • 1Y-48.9%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the HR Services industry has risen 3.6%, driven by gains from Hays of 5.6%. Meanwhile, Robert Walters actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 8.2% in the last week. However, the industry is down 49% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 69% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. HR Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 31 May 2026UK£1.3bUK£12.1b-UK£18,673,000.0010.1x-69.8x0.1x
Tue, 28 Apr 2026UK£1.3bUK£12.1b-UK£17,173,000.0010.2x-77.8x0.1x
Thu, 26 Mar 2026UK£1.3bUK£12.1b-UK£17,951,000.0010.2x-73.3x0.1x
Sat, 21 Feb 2026UK£1.8bUK£12.2b-UK£2,930,000.0013.5x-610.3x0.1x
Mon, 19 Jan 2026UK£1.8bUK£12.3bUK£8.2m11.9x225.5x0.2x
Wed, 17 Dec 2025UK£2.1bUK£12.3bUK£8.2m12.4x251.6x0.2x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025UK£2.1bUK£12.3bUK£9.9m12.4x214.8x0.2x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025UK£2.1bUK£12.3bUK£8.5m12.7x243.1x0.2x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025UK£2.2bUK£12.3bUK£8.5m11.4x253.7x0.2x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025UK£2.3bUK£12.5bUK£16.2m12.7x144.2x0.2x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025UK£2.4bUK£12.7bUK£45.7m13.5x53.3x0.2x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025UK£2.5bUK£12.7bUK£53.6m11.4x47.5x0.2x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025UK£2.5bUK£12.7bUK£53.6m7.7x47.4x0.2x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025UK£3.8bUK£13.2bUK£77.4m12x48.8x0.3x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025UK£3.5bUK£13.4bUK£115.9m16.7x30.6x0.3x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025UK£3.7bUK£13.7bUK£132.0m16.2x27.9x0.3x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024UK£3.7bUK£13.7bUK£132.0m16.4x28.4x0.3x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024UK£3.9bUK£13.7bUK£121.4m15.4x32.1x0.3x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024UK£4.1bUK£13.7bUK£122.2m16.1x33.4x0.3x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024UK£4.0bUK£13.7bUK£107.7m16.8x37.3x0.3x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024UK£4.1bUK£14.2bUK£225.9m16.5x18.3x0.3x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024UK£4.6bUK£14.3bUK£241.4m17.8x18.9x0.3x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024UK£4.9bUK£14.3bUK£243.6m18.9x19.9x0.3x
Thu, 02 May 2024UK£4.4bUK£14.3bUK£243.6m17.8x18.1x0.3x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024UK£4.6bUK£14.4bUK£239.5m18.8x19.1x0.3x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024UK£4.9bUK£16.5bUK£302.3m17.8x16.3x0.3x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024UK£4.8bUK£16.8bUK£350.2m15.6x13.8x0.3x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023UK£5.3bUK£16.8bUK£350.2m15.8x15.1x0.3x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023UK£4.9bUK£16.8bUK£362.4m14.3x13.5x0.3x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023UK£4.4bUK£16.9bUK£359.3m12.3x12.4x0.3x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023UK£4.8bUK£16.8bUK£362.3m16.3x13.1x0.3x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023UK£4.9bUK£16.5bUK£377.7m12.5x13.1x0.3x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023UK£4.1bUK£15.8bUK£405.4m9.8x10.1x0.3x
Wed, 07 Jun 2023UK£4.5bUK£15.8bUK£404.9m10.8x11.1x0.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

11.1x


Total Market Cap: UK£4.5bTotal Earnings: UK£404.9mTotal Revenue: UK£15.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. HR Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 38.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the British Human Resource and Employment Services industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.24x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Human Resource and Employment Services industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 8.6% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

How does U.K. HR Services compare with similar industries?

GB Market-0.27%
Industrials2.40%
Professional Services-0.26%
HR Services3.60%
Research and Consulting Services-0.36%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
HAS HaysUK£0.335.6%
+UK£27.8m		-54.2%PS0.08x
PAGE PageGroupUK£1.223.3%
+UK£12.1m		-54.9%PE41.9x
STEM SThreeUK£1.676.1%
+UK£11.9m		-29.3%PE11.7x
STAF Staffline GroupUK£0.424.7%
+UK£2.1m		7.4%PE8.4x

Latest News

RTC
UK£1.04
RTC Group
7D
-15.1%
1Y
6.7%
HAS
UK£0.33
Hays
7D
5.6%
1Y
-54.2%
Narrative Update • May 27

HAS: Recent Downgrade And New CEO Appointment Will Support Earnings Recovery

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Hays from £0.47 to £0.42. This reflects lower price targets after recent research updates that point to softer revenue trends, slightly weaker profit margins and a modestly higher required return, even as future P/E expectations remain broadly similar.
RWA
UK£0.85
Robert Walters
7D
-8.2%
1Y
-58.7%
Narrative Update • May 25

RWA: Interim CFO Experience Will Support Rebound As Earnings Profile Improves

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Robert Walters to £2.25, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which together indicate a refined view of the stock’s risk and earnings profile. What's in the News Chief Financial Officer David Bower has decided to retire and step down from the Board, with the change effective from March 30, 2026, while remaining available through a transition period (Key Developments).
GATC
UK£1.44
Gattaca
7D
-1.7%
1Y
80.5%
XCE
UK£0.018
Connecting Excellence Group
7D
-5.4%
1Y
n/a
PAGE
UK£1.22
PageGroup
7D
3.3%
1Y
-54.9%
STEM
UK£1.67
SThree
7D
6.1%
1Y
-29.3%
STAF
UK£0.42
Staffline Group
7D
4.7%
1Y
7.4%