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
- 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.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 22.59%, BBSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- BBSI has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: BBSI outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BBSI is in line with the industry average of 13.12%.
- 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 4.39%, BBSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same 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 51.72% of its industry peers.
- BBSI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BBSI's Gross Margin of 21.04% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI is outperformed by 71.26% 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.
- 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
- BBSI has an Altman-Z score of 3.24. This indicates that BBSI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- BBSI's Altman-Z score of 3.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI outperforms 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.24 |
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC8.95%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.29 indicates that BBSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.29, BBSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.38% 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.
- The Quick ratio of BBSI (1.29) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
3. BBSI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.29% over the past year.
- BBSI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.75% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 8.37% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, BBSI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.08% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, BBSI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.24% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.19% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-4.22%
EPS Next 2Y10.24%
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 estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. BBSI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.15, the valuation of BBSI can be described as correct.
- BBSI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BBSI is cheaper than 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.60, BBSI is valued a bit cheaper.
- BBSI is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.78.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BBSI is valued a bit cheaper than 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- BBSI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BBSI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BBSI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of BBSI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.03
EPS Next 2Y10.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. BBSI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.09%, BBSI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- BBSI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.81.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, BBSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
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
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
29.58
+0.68 (+2.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners88.55%
Inst Owner Change-3.75%
Ins Owners4.52%
Ins Owner Change5.18%
Market Cap745.42M
Revenue(TTM)1.24B
Net Income(TTM)54.45M
Analysts84.44
Price Target43.1 (45.71%)
Short Float %3.53%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.24%
DP15.03%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years18
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)-93.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-93.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-17.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.78 | ||
| P/S | 0.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.3 | ||
| P/B | 3.09 | ||
| P/tB | 3.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.47 |
EPS(TTM)2.09
EY7.07%
EPS(NY)2
Fwd EY6.77%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY6.33%
OCF(TTM)2.62
OCFY8.85%
SpS49.22
BVpS9.56
TBVpS7.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.03
Graham Number21.21
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 | 3.24 |
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-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 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 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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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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 -4.22% in the next year.