BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:BBSI • US0684631080

37.85 USD
+0.51 (+1.37%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
37.85 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:19:04 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall BBSI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BBSI against 89 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. BBSI is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. BBSI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BBSI was profitable.
  • In the past year BBSI had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BBSI has been profitable.
  • The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: BBSI reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
BBSI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBBSI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of BBSI (7.05%) is better than 73.03% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 22.84%, BBSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.28% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.83%, BBSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BBSI is in line with the industry average of 12.01%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (12.83%) for BBSI is above the 3 year average (11.91%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
BBSI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBBSI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.48%, BBSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BBSI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • BBSI has a Operating Margin (5.25%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BBSI has remained more or less at the same level.
  • The Gross Margin of BBSI (21.57%) is worse than 68.54% of its industry peers.
  • BBSI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
BBSI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBBSI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BBSI has less shares outstanding
  • 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.
BBSI Yearly Shares OutstandingBBSI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
BBSI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBBSI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.46 indicates that BBSI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.46, BBSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 3.46
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC8.85%
BBSI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBBSI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

  • BBSI has a Current Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that BBSI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • BBSI's Current ratio of 1.27 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI outperforms 42.70% 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 42.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.27
Quick Ratio 1.27
BBSI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBBSI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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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.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.96% on average over the past years.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.29% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, BBSI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.57% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.29%
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y13.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.6%
Revenue Next 2Y8.58%
Revenue Next 3Y7.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
BBSI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBBSI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B
BBSI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBBSI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • BBSI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.20.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BBSI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • BBSI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.92.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.62, which indicates a correct valuation of BBSI.
  • 65.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBSI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • BBSI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.2
Fwd PE 15.62
BBSI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBBSI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • BBSI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BBSI is cheaper than 74.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BBSI is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 36.24
EV/EBITDA 10.86
BBSI Per share dataBBSI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BBSI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • BBSI's earnings are expected to grow with 13.29% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.19
PEG (5Y)3.71
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y13.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • BBSI has a yearly dividend return of 0.87%, which is pretty low.
  • BBSI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.41.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, BBSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.87%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BBSI decreases each year by -22.36%.
  • BBSI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • BBSI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.36%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years18
BBSI Yearly Dividends per shareBBSI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

  • BBSI pays out 15.02% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP15.02%
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y13.29%
BBSI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBBSI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M
BBSI Dividend Payout.BBSI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BBSI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC

NASDAQ:BBSI (2/6/2026, 8:19:04 PM)

After market: 37.85 0 (0%)

37.85

+0.51 (+1.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-24
Inst Owners87.98%
Inst Owner Change-2.39%
Ins Owners4.24%
Ins Owner Change-4.88%
Market Cap969.72M
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)54.85M
Analysts86
Price Target52.02 (37.44%)
Short Float %2.02%
Short Ratio3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.87%
Yearly Dividend0.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.36%
DP15.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-DateN/A
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)-0.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.2
Fwd PE 15.62
P/S 0.79
P/FCF 36.24
P/OCF 22.45
P/B 4.04
P/tB 5.04
EV/EBITDA 10.86
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY5.5%
EPS(NY)2.42
Fwd EY6.4%
FCF(TTM)1.04
FCFY2.76%
OCF(TTM)1.69
OCFY4.45%
SpS47.77
BVpS9.37
TBVpS7.51
PEG (NY)2.19
PEG (5Y)3.71
Graham Number20.94
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.46
F-Score6
WACC8.85%
ROIC/WACC1.45
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 Y8.29%
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y13.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.64%
Revenue growth 3Y6.21%
Revenue growth 5Y3.96%
Sales Q2Q%8.38%
Revenue Next Year9.6%
Revenue Next 2Y8.58%
Revenue Next 3Y7.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.03%
EBIT growth 3Y10.82%
EBIT growth 5Y3.44%
EBIT Next Year33.79%
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 5 / 10 to BBSI.


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BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) is 18.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.04.


What is the financial health of BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) stock?

The financial health rating of BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) is 7 / 10.