BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:BBSI • US0684631080

28.11 USD
-0.86 (-2.97%)
Last: Mar 9, 2026, 10:18 AM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

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BBSI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While BBSI has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. BBSI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BBSI has been profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years BBSI 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.99%, BBSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.59%, 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 12.58%, BBSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BBSI is in line with the industry average of 12.79%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (12.13%) for BBSI is below the current ROIC(12.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
BBSI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBBSI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • BBSI has a Profit Margin (4.39%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • BBSI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • BBSI has a Operating Margin of 5.01%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BBSI outperforms 50.57% of its industry peers.
  • BBSI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.04%, BBSI is doing worse than 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BBSI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.01%
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%
BBSI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBBSI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. BBSI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BBSI is still creating some value.
  • BBSI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BBSI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • 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.
BBSI Yearly Shares OutstandingBBSI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
BBSI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBBSI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • BBSI has an Altman-Z score of 3.22. This indicates that BBSI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • BBSI has a better Altman-Z score (3.22) than 63.22% 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 3.22
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC8.79%
BBSI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBBSI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

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.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.29, BBSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.29 indicates that BBSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.29, BBSI is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 1.29
BBSI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBBSI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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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.
  • BBSI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.37%.
  • 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

  • BBSI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.24% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, BBSI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-4.22%
EPS Next 2Y10.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.92%
Revenue Next 2Y5.98%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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 stable.
BBSI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBBSI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B
BBSI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBBSI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. BBSI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.45 indicates a correct valuation of BBSI.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BBSI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BBSI is cheaper than 71.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • BBSI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.29.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.04, which indicates a correct valuation of BBSI.
  • 63.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBSI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.60, BBSI is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.45
Fwd PE 14.04
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BBSI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BBSI is cheaper than 79.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BBSI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.01
EV/EBITDA 7.25
BBSI Per share dataBBSI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

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)0.98
EPS Next 2Y10.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. BBSI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.10%, BBSI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.65, BBSI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • BBSI's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.1%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BBSI decreases each year by -23.24%.
  • 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)-23.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years18
BBSI Yearly Dividends per shareBBSI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

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 2Y10.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A
BBSI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBBSI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M
BBSI Dividend Payout.BBSI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BBSI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BBSI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC

NASDAQ:BBSI (3/9/2026, 10:18:39 AM)

28.11

-0.86 (-2.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners88.55%
Inst Owner Change-3.75%
Ins Owners4.52%
Ins Owner Change3.39%
Market Cap708.37M
Revenue(TTM)1.24B
Net Income(TTM)54.45M
Analysts84.44
Price Target52.02 (85.06%)
Short Float %2.98%
Short Ratio3.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.1%
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.24%
DP15.03%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-95.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-95.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)-17.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.54%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.45
Fwd PE 14.04
P/S 0.57
P/FCF 15.01
P/OCF 10.74
P/B 2.94
P/tB 3.67
EV/EBITDA 7.25
EPS(TTM)2.09
EY7.44%
EPS(NY)2
Fwd EY7.12%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY6.66%
OCF(TTM)2.62
OCFY9.31%
SpS49.22
BVpS9.56
TBVpS7.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.98
Graham Number21.21
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.22
F-Score6
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACC1.43
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-4.22%
EPS Next 2Y10.24%
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 Year5.92%
Revenue Next 2Y5.98%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.98%
EBIT growth 3Y1.77%
EBIT growth 5Y11.45%
EBIT Next Year28.34%
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 FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for BBSI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BBSI.


Can you provide the valuation status for BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) is 13.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.94.


What is the financial health of BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) stock?

The financial health rating of BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) is 7 / 10.