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
- BBSI had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year BBSI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- BBSI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- BBSI had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- BBSI has a better Return On Assets (6.99%) than 72.09% of its industry peers.
- BBSI has a Return On Equity of 22.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: BBSI outperforms 76.74% of its industry peers.
- BBSI has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.58%) than 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 12.84%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (12.58%) for BBSI is above the 3 year average (12.13%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 4.39%, BBSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BBSI has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.01%, BBSI is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- BBSI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BBSI's Gross Margin of 21.04% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI is outperformed by 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
- 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.
- 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 3.26. This indicates that BBSI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- BBSI's Altman-Z score of 3.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI outperforms 63.95% 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 | 3.26 |
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC8.94%
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's Current ratio of 1.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI outperforms 40.70% of its industry peers.
- 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
- BBSI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.29%.
- Measured over the past years, BBSI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.75% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 8.37% in the past year. This is quite good.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.17% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.19% on average over the next years.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. BBSI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.30 indicates a correct valuation of BBSI.
- 68.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBSI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.47, BBSI is valued a bit cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.73, BBSI is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BBSI is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.62. BBSI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BBSI is valued cheaper than 83.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BBSI is valued a bit cheaper than 61.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of BBSI 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
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.08%, BBSI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- The stock price of BBSI dropped by -20.36% 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 1.77, BBSI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- 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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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
29.89
-0.41 (-1.35%)
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-0.22%
Ins Owners4.56%
Ins Owner Change5.18%
Market Cap753.23M
Revenue(TTM)1.24B
Net Income(TTM)54.45M
Analysts84.44
Price Target43.1 (44.2%)
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 | 14.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.73 | ||
| P/S | 0.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.42 | ||
| P/B | 3.13 | ||
| P/tB | 3.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.73 |
EPS(TTM)2.09
EY6.99%
EPS(NY)1.9
Fwd EY6.36%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY6.26%
OCF(TTM)2.62
OCFY8.76%
SpS49.22
BVpS9.56
TBVpS7.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.04
Graham Number21.2067 (-29.05%)
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 | 3.26 |
F-Score6
WACC8.94%
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.