BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:BBSI • US0684631080
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This BBSI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BBSI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BBSI was profitable.
- In the past year BBSI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- BBSI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years BBSI 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- BBSI has a better Return On Assets (6.99%) than 72.09% of its industry peers.
- BBSI has a better Return On Equity (22.59%) than 76.74% of its industry peers.
- BBSI's Return On Invested Capital of 12.58% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI outperforms 73.26% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BBSI is in line with the industry average of 13.03%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.13%) for BBSI is below the current ROIC(12.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.99% | ||
| ROE | 22.59% | ||
| ROIC | 12.58% |
ROA(3y)7.04%
ROA(5y)6.62%
ROE(3y)23.98%
ROE(5y)23.36%
ROIC(3y)12.13%
ROIC(5y)11.34%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of BBSI (4.39%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BBSI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BBSI has a Operating Margin of 5.01%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BBSI outperforms 53.49% of its industry peers.
- BBSI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BBSI has a Gross Margin of 21.04%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BBSI underperforms 70.93% of its industry peers.
- BBSI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.39% | ||
| GM | 21.04% |
OM growth 3Y-3.59%
OM growth 5Y4.08%
PM growth 3Y-0.7%
PM growth 5Y2.75%
GM growth 3Y-1.89%
GM growth 5Y0.26%
2. BBSI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BBSI is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for BBSI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- BBSI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- BBSI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- BBSI has an Altman-Z score of 3.25. This indicates that BBSI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.25, BBSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- BBSI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.25 |
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC8.9%
2.3 Liquidity
- BBSI has a Current Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that BBSI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BBSI has a Current ratio (1.29) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BBSI has a Quick Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that BBSI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BBSI has a Quick ratio (1.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
3. BBSI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.29% over the past year.
- BBSI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.75% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, BBSI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.37% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, BBSI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.29%
EPS 3Y8.14%
EPS 5Y13.75%
EPS Q2Q%1.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.37%
Revenue growth 3Y5.56%
Revenue growth 5Y7.08%
Sales Q2Q%5.35%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, BBSI will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.17% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BBSI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.19% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-9.1%
EPS Next 2Y4.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.34%
Revenue Next 2Y5.19%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. BBSI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.29, BBSI is valued correctly.
- 68.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBSI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- BBSI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.72 indicates a correct valuation of BBSI.
- BBSI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BBSI is cheaper than 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.51. BBSI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BBSI is valued cheaper than 84.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BBSI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BBSI is cheaper than 62.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BBSI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.04
EPS Next 2Y4.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. BBSI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BBSI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.08%.
- The stock price of BBSI dropped by -23.44% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- BBSI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.77.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, BBSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.08% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BBSI decreases each year by -23.24%.
- BBSI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- BBSI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.24%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years19
5.3 Sustainability
- BBSI pays out 15.03% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP15.03%
EPS Next 2Y4.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
BBSI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
29.86
+0.3 (+1.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners88.45%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners4.56%
Ins Owner Change5.18%
Market Cap752.47M
Revenue(TTM)1.24B
Net Income(TTM)54.45M
Analysts84.44
Price Target43.1 (44.34%)
Short Float %3.24%
Short Ratio2.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.08% |
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.24%
DP15.03%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.08)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.61%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.88%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.34%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)15.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.88%
Max EPS beat(4)69.24%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)21.08%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)35.96%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)36.45%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.06%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.56%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.67%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.97%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.91%
PT rev (1m)-17.16%
PT rev (3m)-17.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-93.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.72 | ||
| P/S | 0.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.41 | ||
| P/B | 3.12 | ||
| P/tB | 3.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.57 |
EPS(TTM)2.09
EY7%
EPS(NY)1.9
Fwd EY6.36%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY6.27%
OCF(TTM)2.62
OCFY8.77%
SpS49.22
BVpS9.56
TBVpS7.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.04
Graham Number21.2067 (-28.98%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.99% | ||
| ROE | 22.59% | ||
| ROCE | 16.66% | ||
| ROIC | 12.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 27.92% | ||
| OM | 5.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.39% | ||
| GM | 21.04% | ||
| FCFM | 3.8% |
ROA(3y)7.04%
ROA(5y)6.62%
ROE(3y)23.98%
ROE(5y)23.36%
ROIC(3y)12.13%
ROIC(5y)11.34%
ROICexc(3y)19.69%
ROICexc(5y)18.94%
ROICexgc(3y)24.81%
ROICexgc(5y)24.1%
ROCE(3y)16.05%
ROCE(5y)15.01%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.21%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.22%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y20.15%
OM growth 3Y-3.59%
OM growth 5Y4.08%
PM growth 3Y-0.7%
PM growth 5Y2.75%
GM growth 3Y-1.89%
GM growth 5Y0.26%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 227.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 86.65% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.25 |
F-Score6
WACC8.9%
ROIC/WACC1.41
Cap/Depr(3y)193.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)193.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.22%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.29%
EPS 3Y8.14%
EPS 5Y13.75%
EPS Q2Q%1.59%
EPS Next Y-9.1%
EPS Next 2Y4.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.37%
Revenue growth 3Y5.56%
Revenue growth 5Y7.08%
Sales Q2Q%5.35%
Revenue Next Year4.34%
Revenue Next 2Y5.19%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.98%
EBIT growth 3Y1.77%
EBIT growth 5Y11.45%
EBIT Next Year20.66%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1258.31%
FCF growth 3Y58.72%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y553.86%
OCF growth 3Y33.37%
OCF growth 5YN/A
BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC / BBSI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BBSI.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC?
The financial health rating of BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BBSI stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) is expected to decline by -9.1% in the next year.