Hays plc
HAS
Rank in Stocks
#7851
Hays plc operates as a prominent global staffing and recruitment firm, with... 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.
Share Price
$0.77016649
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$1.21B
Change (1 day)
-1.55%
Change (1 year)
-1.58%
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Operating Margin for Hays plc (HAS)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 0.10%
According to Hays plc's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 0.10%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 0.27%.
Operating Margin history for Hays plc from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 0.10% | -62.96% |
| 2025 | 0.27% | -25.00% |
| 2024 | 0.36% | -86.15% |
| 2023 | 2.60% | -18.50% |
| 2022 | 3.19% | 89.88% |
| 2021 | 1.68% | 5.00% |
| 2020 | 1.60% | -58.44% |
| 2019 | 3.85% | -8.98% |
| 2018 | 4.23% | -6.62% |
| 2017 | 4.53% | 5.84% |
| 2016 | 4.28% | -10.08% |
| 2015 | 4.76% | 9.93% |
| 2014 | 4.33% | 28.11% |
| 2013 | 3.38% | -3.70% |
| 2012 | 3.51% | -3.31% |
| 2011 | 3.63% | 150.34% |
| 2010 | 1.45% | -77.55% |
| 2009 | 6.46% | -39.00% |
| 2008 | 10.59% | 3.42% |
| 2007 | 10.24% | -3.12% |
| 2006 | 10.57% | 4.34% |
| 2005 | 10.13% | 30.37% |
| 2004 | 7.77% | 661.76% |
| 2003 | 1.02% | -84.64% |
| 2002 | 6.64% | -28.98% |
| 2001 | 9.35% | -26.15% |
| 2000 | 12.66% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19.88% | 98.80% |
JP
|
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| 39.19% | 291.90% |
US
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| 32.83% | 228.30% |
CN
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| 2.45% | -75.50% |
NL
|
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| 2.38% | -76.20% |
CH
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Hays plc's operating margin
What is Hays plc's operating margin?
Hays plc's operating margin is 0.10%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Hays plc's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Hays plc's operating margin was 0.27%, compared with 0.36% in 2024.
How has Hays plc's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Hays plc's operating margin was highest in 2022 (3.19%) and lowest in 2025 (0.27%).
How does Hays plc's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Hays plc's operating margin (0.10%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Paychex, Inc., with 39.19%.