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BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:BBSI - US0684631080 - Common Stock

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Last: 12/18/2025, 8:03:24 PM
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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 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. BBSI has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. BBSI has a correct valuation and a medium 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

BBSI has a Return On Assets of 7.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: BBSI outperforms 71.26% of its industry peers.
BBSI has a Return On Equity of 22.84%. This is in the better half of the industry: BBSI outperforms 73.56% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.83%, BBSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.16% 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 11.98%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

BBSI has a Profit Margin (4.48%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BBSI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.57%, BBSI is doing worse than 71.26% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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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.
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.
BBSI Yearly Shares OutstandingBBSI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

BBSI has an Altman-Z score of 3.44. This indicates that BBSI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BBSI's Altman-Z score of 3.44 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
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 3.44
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC8.8%
BBSI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBBSI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that BBSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BBSI has a Current ratio (1.27) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.27 indicates that BBSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BBSI has a Quick ratio (1.27) which is in line with 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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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.
BBSI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.64%.
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

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.
BBSI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.57% yearly.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
BBSI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBBSI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
BBSI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBBSI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 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 17.79, BBSI is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BBSI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BBSI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.26, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
BBSI is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.27.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BBSI is valued a bit cheaper than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BBSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.68), we can say BBSI is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.79
Fwd PE 15.27
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 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BBSI.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 35.43
EV/EBITDA 10.7
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BBSI's earnings are expected to grow with 13.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.14
PEG (5Y)3.63
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 1.55.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, 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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2015 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 2015 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

BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC

NASDAQ:BBSI (12/18/2025, 8:03:24 PM)

After market: 37 0 (0%)

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+0.11 (+0.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners87.36%
Inst Owner Change6.88%
Ins Owners4.24%
Ins Owner Change1.12%
Market Cap947.94M
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)54.85M
Analysts86
Price Target52.02 (40.59%)
Short Float %1.88%
Short Ratio2.1
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-Date11-21 2025-11-21 (0.08)
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)-0.97%
PT rev (3m)-0.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.79
Fwd PE 15.27
P/S 0.77
P/FCF 35.43
P/OCF 21.94
P/B 3.95
P/tB 4.93
EV/EBITDA 10.7
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY5.62%
EPS(NY)2.42
Fwd EY6.55%
FCF(TTM)1.04
FCFY2.82%
OCF(TTM)1.69
OCFY4.56%
SpS47.77
BVpS9.37
TBVpS7.51
PEG (NY)2.14
PEG (5Y)3.63
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 3.44
F-Score6
WACC8.8%
ROIC/WACC1.46
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.


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 8.29% 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%.