SThree plc
STEM
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SThree plc is a global recruitment consultancy that delivers specialized... SThree plc is a global recruitment consultancy that delivers specialized permanent and contract staffing services for a wide array of sectors, including technology, engineering, life sciences, and banking and finance. The company's service offerings are extensive, covering permanent placements, contract roles, project-based assignments, retained searches, and executive recruitment, complemented by support and mobility services. It operates under several distinct brands, including Computer Futures, Progressive, Huxley Associates, Real Staffing Group, Global Enterprise Partners, JP Gray, Madison Black, and Newington International. Established in 1986 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, SThree plc boasts a significant international footprint with operations spanning the UK, Germany, the US, the Netherlands, Japan, Dubai, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and other global markets.
Share Price
$3.94
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$473.92M
Change (1 day)
-0.93%
Change (1 year)
83.32%
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Operating Margin for SThree plc (STEM)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 1.69%
According to SThree plc's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 1.69%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 2.07%.
Operating Margin history for SThree plc from 2004 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 1.69% | -18.36% |
| 2025 | 2.07% | -53.27% |
| 2024 | 4.43% | -5.94% |
| 2023 | 4.71% | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 4.73% | 3.28% |
| 2021 | 4.58% | 45.40% |
| 2020 | 3.15% | -27.25% |
| 2019 | 4.33% | 0.93% |
| 2018 | 4.29% | 6.45% |
| 2017 | 4.03% | -6.28% |
| 2016 | 4.30% | -12.07% |
| 2015 | 4.89% | 22.56% |
| 2014 | 3.99% | 19.46% |
| 2013 | 3.34% | -23.22% |
| 2012 | 4.35% | -21.20% |
| 2011 | 5.52% | 23.49% |
| 2010 | 4.47% | 159.88% |
| 2009 | 1.72% | -80.21% |
| 2008 | 8.69% | -13.10% |
| 2007 | 10.00% | 108.33% |
| 2006 | 4.80% | 11.89% |
| 2005 | 4.29% | -166.20% |
| 2004 | -6.48% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19.88% | -88.24% |
JP
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| 39.19% | -76.81% |
US
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| 32.83% | -80.57% |
CN
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| 2.45% | -98.55% |
NL
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| 2.38% | -98.59% |
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 SThree plc's operating margin
What is SThree plc's operating margin?
SThree plc's operating margin is 1.69%, as of Nov 2026.
What was SThree plc's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, SThree plc's operating margin was 2.07%, compared with 4.43% in 2024.
How has SThree plc's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, SThree plc's operating margin was highest in 2022 (4.73%) and lowest in 2025 (2.07%).
How does SThree plc's operating margin compare with similar companies?
SThree plc's operating margin (1.69%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Paychex, Inc., with 39.19%.