BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:BBSI • US0684631080
29 USD
+1.04 (+3.72%)
Last: Mar 4, 2026, 11:53 AM
This BBSI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Taking everything into account, BBSI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BBSI was compared to 88 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
- In the past 5 years BBSI has always been profitable.
- BBSI had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.99%, BBSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of BBSI (22.59%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- BBSI's Return On Invested Capital of 12.58% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI outperforms 73.86% 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 12.78%.
- 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
- BBSI has a Profit Margin (4.39%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BBSI has grown nicely.
- BBSI has a Operating Margin (5.01%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BBSI has grown nicely.
- BBSI's Gross Margin of 21.04% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI is outperformed by 69.32% 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for BBSI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- 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 3.19 indicates that BBSI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BBSI has a Altman-Z score of 3.19. This is in the better half of the industry: BBSI outperforms 62.50% 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 | 3.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC8.69%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.29, BBSI is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% 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.
- BBSI's Quick ratio of 1.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
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%.
- BBSI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.75% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, BBSI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.37% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.08% on average over the past years.
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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.98% 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 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.
4. BBSI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- BBSI is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.88.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BBSI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BBSI is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.83. BBSI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.49 indicates a correct valuation of BBSI.
- 65.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBSI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- BBSI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.95, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BBSI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 70.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBSI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of BBSI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y10.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. BBSI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.15%, BBSI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.64, 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.15% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years18
5.3 Sustainability
- BBSI pays out 15.03% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP15.03%
EPS Next 2Y10.24%
EPS Next 3YN/A
BBSI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:BBSI (3/4/2026, 11:53:59 AM)
29
+1.04 (+3.72%)
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 Owners87.98%
Inst Owner Change-3.72%
Ins Owners4.24%
Ins Owner Change3.23%
Market Cap730.80M
Revenue(TTM)1.24B
Net Income(TTM)54.45M
Analysts84.44
Price Target52.02 (79.38%)
Short Float %2.98%
Short Ratio3.57
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.15% |
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)-1.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.49 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.08 | ||
| P/B | 3.03 | ||
| P/tB | 3.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.89 |
EPS(TTM)2.09
EY7.21%
EPS(NY)2
Fwd EY6.9%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY6.46%
OCF(TTM)2.62
OCFY9.03%
SpS49.22
BVpS9.56
TBVpS7.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.01
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 | 3.19 |
F-Score6
WACC8.69%
ROIC/WACC1.45
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 13.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.03.
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.