BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:BBSI - US0684631080 - Common Stock
34.82 USD
-0.89 (-2.49%)
Overall BBSI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated BBSI against 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. BBSI has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. BBSI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BBSI was profitable.
BBSI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BBSI has been profitable.
In multiple years BBSI reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BBSI (7.05%) is better than 71.26% of its industry peers.
BBSI has a better Return On Equity (22.84%) than 74.71% of its industry peers.
BBSI has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.83%) than 74.71% of its industry peers.
BBSI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.91%. This is significantly below the industry average of 22.56%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.91%) for BBSI is below the current ROIC(12.83%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.05% | ||
| ROE | 22.84% | ||
| ROIC | 12.83% |
ROA(3y)7%
ROA(5y)6.09%
ROE(3y)25.31%
ROE(5y)22.25%
ROIC(3y)11.91%
ROIC(5y)9.76%
1.3 Margins
BBSI's Profit Margin of 4.48% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI outperforms 56.32% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BBSI has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 5.25%, BBSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.57% of the companies in the same industry.
BBSI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 21.57%, BBSI is not doing good in the industry: 72.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BBSI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.48% | ||
| GM | 21.57% |
OM growth 3Y4.34%
OM growth 5Y-0.51%
PM growth 3Y5.11%
PM growth 5Y-2.01%
GM growth 3Y1.1%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BBSI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BBSI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BBSI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for BBSI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.39 indicates that BBSI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BBSI has a Altman-Z score of 3.39. This is in the better half of the industry: BBSI outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
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 | 3.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC8.76%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that BBSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BBSI's Current ratio of 1.27 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.27 indicates that BBSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.27, BBSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.76% over the past year.
BBSI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.90% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BBSI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.64% in the last year.
BBSI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.96% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.76%
EPS 3Y16.67%
EPS 5Y4.9%
EPS Q2Q%6.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.64%
Revenue growth 3Y6.21%
Revenue growth 5Y3.96%
Sales Q2Q%8.38%
3.2 Future
BBSI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.49% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BBSI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.12%
EPS Next 2Y12.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.86%
Revenue Next 2Y4.28%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BBSI is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.74.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BBSI is valued a bit cheaper than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
BBSI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.47.
BBSI is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.86.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BBSI is valued a bit cheaper than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BBSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.42), we can say BBSI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BBSI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BBSI is cheaper than 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BBSI.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BBSI's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BBSI's earnings are expected to grow with 12.49% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)3.41
EPS Next 2Y12.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.91%, BBSI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of BBSI dropped by -28.60% 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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.28, BBSI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.91, BBSI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BBSI decreases each year by -22.36%.
BBSI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
BBSI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.36%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years18
5.3 Sustainability
15.02% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BBSI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP15.02%
EPS Next 2Y12.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:BBSI (11/19/2025, 2:57:46 PM)
34.82
-0.89 (-2.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.26%
Inst Owner Change7.46%
Ins Owners4.26%
Ins Owner Change1.09%
Market Cap894.53M
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)54.85M
Analysts82
Price Target52.53 (50.86%)
Short Float %1.85%
Short Ratio2.26
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
Yearly Dividend0.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.36%
DP15.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.53%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.88%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.18%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)16.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.88%
Max EPS beat(4)69.24%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)22.8%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)36.55%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)38.99%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.77%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.78%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.99%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.68%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)10.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.86 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.71 | ||
| P/B | 3.72 | ||
| P/tB | 4.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10 |
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY5.97%
EPS(NY)2.51
Fwd EY7.21%
FCF(TTM)1.04
FCFY2.99%
OCF(TTM)1.68
OCFY4.83%
SpS47.64
BVpS9.35
TBVpS7.49
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)3.41
Graham Number20.92
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.05% | ||
| ROE | 22.84% | ||
| ROCE | 17.31% | ||
| ROIC | 12.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.28% | ||
| OM | 5.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.48% | ||
| GM | 21.57% | ||
| FCFM | 2.19% |
ROA(3y)7%
ROA(5y)6.09%
ROE(3y)25.31%
ROE(5y)22.25%
ROIC(3y)11.91%
ROIC(5y)9.76%
ROICexc(3y)19.77%
ROICexc(5y)16.02%
ROICexgc(3y)25.28%
ROICexgc(5y)20.16%
ROCE(3y)16.08%
ROCE(5y)13.18%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.93%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.42%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.86%
OM growth 3Y4.34%
OM growth 5Y-0.51%
PM growth 3Y5.11%
PM growth 5Y-2.01%
GM growth 3Y1.1%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.57
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 204.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.34% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 48.78% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.39 |
F-Score6
WACC8.76%
ROIC/WACC1.46
Cap/Depr(3y)203.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)183.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.11%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.76%
EPS 3Y16.67%
EPS 5Y4.9%
EPS Q2Q%6.76%
EPS Next Y11.12%
EPS Next 2Y12.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.64%
Revenue growth 3Y6.21%
Revenue growth 5Y3.96%
Sales Q2Q%8.38%
Revenue Next Year9.86%
Revenue Next 2Y4.28%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.03%
EBIT growth 3Y10.82%
EBIT growth 5Y3.44%
EBIT Next Year29.44%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-5.45%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y5.62%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-33.42%
BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC / BBSI FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BBSI stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BBSI.
What is the valuation status for BBSI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) stock?
BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) is expected to grow by 11.12% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) stock?
The dividend rating of BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 15.02%.