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BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

38.2 USD
+0.37 (+0.98%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:00 PM
38.2 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall BBSI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BBSI against 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. BBSI is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. 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

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.
In multiple years BBSI reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 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 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 70.93% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.84%, BBSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.42% of the companies in the same industry.
BBSI has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.83%) than 79.07% of its industry peers.
BBSI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.91%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.80%.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

BBSI has a Profit Margin (4.48%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BBSI has declined.
The Operating Margin of BBSI (5.25%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BBSI has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of BBSI (21.57%) is worse than 69.77% of its industry peers.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

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.
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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.48 indicates that BBSI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BBSI has a Altman-Z score of 3.48. This is in the better half of the industry: BBSI outperforms 65.12% 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 3.48
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC8.82%
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 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's Current ratio of 1.27 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BBSI outperforms 40.70% of its industry peers.
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.
The Quick ratio of BBSI (1.27) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.90% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, BBSI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.64% in the last year.
BBSI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.96% yearly.
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.37, BBSI is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BBSI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BBSI is cheaper than 66.28% 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 27.19.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.77, BBSI is valued correctly.
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 23.92. BBSI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.37
Fwd PE 15.77
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 74.42% of the companies in the same industry.
BBSI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 36.58
EV/EBITDA 11.16
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.
BBSI's earnings are expected to grow with 13.29% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.21
PEG (5Y)3.75
EPS Next 2Y10.47%
EPS Next 3Y13.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.85%, BBSI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.48, BBSI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, BBSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.85%

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 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 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 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 (1/9/2026, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 38.2 0 (0%)

38.2

+0.37 (+0.98%)

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 Owners87.98%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners4.24%
Ins Owner Change-4.88%
Market Cap978.68M
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)54.85M
Analysts86
Price Target52.02 (36.18%)
Short Float %2.09%
Short Ratio2.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.85%
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)0%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 18.37
Fwd PE 15.77
P/S 0.8
P/FCF 36.58
P/OCF 22.66
P/B 4.08
P/tB 5.09
EV/EBITDA 11.16
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY5.45%
EPS(NY)2.42
Fwd EY6.34%
FCF(TTM)1.04
FCFY2.73%
OCF(TTM)1.69
OCFY4.41%
SpS47.77
BVpS9.37
TBVpS7.51
PEG (NY)2.21
PEG (5Y)3.75
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 3.48
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%

BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC / BBSI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for BBSI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BBSI.


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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 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 18.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.08.


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.