37.39 USD
+0.28 (+0.75%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BBSI. BBSI was compared to 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While BBSI has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. BBSI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.05%, BBSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.93% of the companies in the same industry.
BBSI's Return On Equity of 22.84% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI outperforms 74.42% of its industry peers.
BBSI's Return On Invested Capital of 12.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI outperforms 79.07% 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 11.86%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.91%) for BBSI is below the current ROIC(12.83%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
With a Profit Margin value of 4.48%, 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 declined.
BBSI has a Operating Margin of 5.25%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BBSI outperforms 52.33% of 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 69.77% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 5.25% | ||
| 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
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 3.45. This indicates that BBSI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BBSI has a Altman-Z score of 3.45. This is in the better half of the industry: BBSI outperforms 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 | 3.45 |
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC8.82%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that BBSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.27, BBSI is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.70% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
BBSI has a Quick ratio of 1.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BBSI outperforms 40.70% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.90% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.29% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.98, the valuation of BBSI can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BBSI is valued a bit cheaper than 67.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. BBSI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
BBSI is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.43.
BBSI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BBSI is cheaper than 67.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.57. BBSI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BBSI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.74% 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 | 35.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.77 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BBSI's earnings are expected to grow with 13.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.17
PEG (5Y)3.67
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y13.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.88%, BBSI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
BBSI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.54.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, BBSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
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
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%
NASDAQ:BBSI (1/8/2026, 12:25:04 PM)
37.39
+0.28 (+0.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.98%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners4.24%
Ins Owner Change-4.88%
Market Cap957.93M
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)54.85M
Analysts86
Price Target52.02 (39.13%)
Short Float %2.09%
Short Ratio2.34
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
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)-1.45%
PT rev (3m)-0.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.18 | ||
| P/B | 3.99 | ||
| P/tB | 4.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.77 |
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY5.56%
EPS(NY)2.42
Fwd EY6.48%
FCF(TTM)1.04
FCFY2.79%
OCF(TTM)1.69
OCFY4.51%
SpS47.77
BVpS9.37
TBVpS7.51
PEG (NY)2.17
PEG (5Y)3.67
Graham Number20.94
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 | 3.45 |
F-Score6
WACC8.82%
ROIC/WACC1.45
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%
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The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) is 17.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.99.
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