BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:BBSI • US0684631080

31.1 USD
+0.04 (+0.13%)
Last: Feb 25, 2026, 10:07 AM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, BBSI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BBSI was compared to 88 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

5

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • BBSI had positive earnings in the past year.
  • BBSI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years BBSI has always been profitable.
  • In multiple years BBSI reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 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

  • BBSI's Return On Assets of 7.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI outperforms 71.59% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of BBSI (22.84%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • BBSI's Return On Invested Capital of 12.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI outperforms 76.14% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BBSI is in line with the industry average of 12.91%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (11.91%) for BBSI is below the current ROIC(12.83%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 Profit Margin value of 4.48%, BBSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 51.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BBSI has remained more or less at the same level.
  • BBSI has a Gross Margin of 21.57%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BBSI underperforms 69.32% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BBSI has remained more or less at the same level.
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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BBSI is still creating some value.
  • BBSI has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
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

  • BBSI has an Altman-Z score of 3.28. This indicates that BBSI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of BBSI (3.28) is better than 64.77% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 3.28
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC8.67%
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 has a worse Current ratio (1.27) than 61.36% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.27 indicates that BBSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • BBSI's Quick ratio of 1.27 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI is outperformed by 61.36% of its industry peers.
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.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, BBSI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.90% on average per year.
  • BBSI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.64%.
  • 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

  • BBSI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.29% yearly.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.95, BBSI is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BBSI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.91% 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 26.98.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.84 indicates a correct valuation of BBSI.
  • 65.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBSI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • BBSI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.01, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.95
Fwd PE 12.84
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

  • 73.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBSI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 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 29.78
EV/EBITDA 8.63
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)1.8
PEG (5Y)3.05
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y13.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.98%, BBSI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • BBSI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.66.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, BBSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.98%

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
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

  • 15.02% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BBSI. This is a low number and 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 (2/25/2026, 10:07:01 AM)

31.1

+0.04 (+0.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-25
Inst Owners87.98%
Inst Owner Change-3.72%
Ins Owners4.24%
Ins Owner Change-1.02%
Market Cap796.78M
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)54.85M
Analysts84.44
Price Target52.02 (67.27%)
Short Float %2.4%
Short Ratio3.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.98%
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)-1.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.95
Fwd PE 12.84
P/S 0.65
P/FCF 29.78
P/OCF 18.44
P/B 3.32
P/tB 4.14
EV/EBITDA 8.63
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY6.69%
EPS(NY)2.42
Fwd EY7.79%
FCF(TTM)1.04
FCFY3.36%
OCF(TTM)1.69
OCFY5.42%
SpS47.77
BVpS9.37
TBVpS7.51
PEG (NY)1.8
PEG (5Y)3.05
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 3.28
F-Score6
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC1.48
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 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 14.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.32.


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.