35.19 USD
-0.29 (-0.82%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to BBSI. BBSI was compared to 87 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.
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.
BBSI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: BBSI reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BBSI (7.05%) is better than 70.11% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.84%, BBSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.71% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.83%, BBSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.01% 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 12.15%.
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 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 57.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BBSI has declined.
BBSI has a Operating Margin (5.25%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BBSI has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 21.57%, BBSI is not doing good in the industry: 71.26% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BBSI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BBSI is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BBSI has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, BBSI has more shares outstanding
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 3.41 indicates that BBSI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.41, BBSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 3.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC8.68%
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 40.23% of its industry peers.
BBSI has a Quick 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.27, BBSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BBSI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.76%, which is quite good.
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.
Looking at the last year, BBSI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.64% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BBSI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.96% on average per year.
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 12.49% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.28% on average over the next years.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BBSI is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.92.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBSI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.98. BBSI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.01, the valuation of BBSI can be described as correct.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBSI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BBSI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BBSI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BBSI's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)1.52
PEG (5Y)3.45
EPS Next 2Y12.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BBSI has a yearly dividend return of 0.94%, which is pretty low.
In the last 3 months the price of BBSI has falen by -27.30%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.43, BBSI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.94, BBSI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.94% |
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 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 (11/26/2025, 11:55:04 AM)
35.19
-0.29 (-0.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.26%
Inst Owner Change6.88%
Ins Owners4.26%
Ins Owner Change0.85%
Market Cap904.03M
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)54.85M
Analysts82
Price Target52.79 (50.01%)
Short Float %1.85%
Short Ratio2.26
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.94% |
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)0.49%
PT rev (3m)2.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.01 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.93 | ||
| P/B | 3.76 | ||
| P/tB | 4.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.23 |
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY5.91%
EPS(NY)2.51
Fwd EY7.14%
FCF(TTM)1.04
FCFY2.96%
OCF(TTM)1.68
OCFY4.78%
SpS47.64
BVpS9.35
TBVpS7.49
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)3.45
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 | 3.41 |
F-Score6
WACC8.68%
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 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 5 / 10 to BBSI.
What is the valuation status for BBSI stock?
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 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%.