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.
- BBSI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years BBSI has always been profitable.
- 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.
- The Return On Equity of BBSI (22.59%) is better than 77.91% of its industry peers.
- BBSI has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.58%) than 74.42% 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 12.85%.
- 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
- BBSI has a Profit Margin (4.39%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BBSI has grown nicely.
- BBSI's Operating Margin of 5.01% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI outperforms 53.49% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BBSI has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of BBSI (21.04%) is worse than 70.93% 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 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BBSI 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.
- 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
- An Altman-Z score of 3.26 indicates that BBSI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BBSI has a better Altman-Z score (3.26) than 65.12% 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
WACC8.95%
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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.29, BBSI is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.75% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, BBSI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.37% in the last year.
- BBSI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.08% yearly.
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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 decreasing.
4. BBSI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.58 indicates a correct valuation of BBSI.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BBSI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.60% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BBSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.42), we can say BBSI is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.04 indicates a correct valuation of BBSI.
- BBSI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.24. BBSI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 82.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBSI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 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 | 16.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.79 |
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)1.06
EPS Next 2Y4.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. BBSI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BBSI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.07%.
- BBSI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.74.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.07, BBSI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.07% |
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
- 15.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BBSI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP15.03%
EPS Next 2Y4.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
BBSI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
30.47
+0.58 (+1.94%)
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 Cap767.84M
Revenue(TTM)1.24B
Net Income(TTM)54.45M
Analysts84.44
Price Target43.1 (41.45%)
Short Float %3.24%
Short Ratio2.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.07% |
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 | 14.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.04 | ||
| P/S | 0.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.64 | ||
| P/B | 3.19 | ||
| P/tB | 3.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.79 |
EPS(TTM)2.09
EY6.86%
EPS(NY)1.9
Fwd EY6.23%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY6.14%
OCF(TTM)2.62
OCFY8.59%
SpS49.22
BVpS9.56
TBVpS7.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.06
Graham Number21.2067 (-30.4%)
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
WACC8.95%
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.