KELLY SERVICES INC -A (KELYA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:KELYA • US4881522084
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This KELYA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KELYA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KELYA was profitable.
- KELYA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KELYA reported negative net income in multiple years.
- KELYA had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of KELYA (-11.29%) is worse than 73.56% of its industry peers.
- KELYA has a Return On Equity of -26.02%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KELYA underperforms 74.71% of its industry peers.
- KELYA has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.09%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KELYA outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KELYA is significantly below the industry average of 12.57%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -11.29% | ||
| ROE | -26.02% | ||
| ROIC | 3.09% |
ROA(3y)-3.31%
ROA(5y)-1.39%
ROE(3y)-7.74%
ROE(5y)-3.33%
ROIC(3y)3.15%
ROIC(5y)3.07%
1.3 Margins
- KELYA's Operating Margin of 1.31% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KELYA is outperformed by 62.07% of its industry peers.
- KELYA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of KELYA (20.07%) is worse than 72.41% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KELYA has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 20.07% |
OM growth 3Y-2.35%
OM growth 5Y11.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
2. KELYA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KELYA is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KELYA has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for KELYA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- KELYA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- KELYA has an Altman-Z score of 2.94. This is not the best score and indicates that KELYA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- KELYA has a better Altman-Z score (2.94) than 60.92% of its industry peers.
- KELYA has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.89. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KELYA (0.89) is better than 78.16% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that KELYA is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.10, KELYA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC7.7%
2.3 Liquidity
- KELYA has a Current Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that KELYA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of KELYA (1.54) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.54 indicates that KELYA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KELYA has a Quick ratio (1.54) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 |
3. KELYA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for KELYA have decreased strongly by -44.78% in the last year.
- KELYA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.07% yearly.
- KELYA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.87%.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.20% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.78%
EPS 3Y-1.77%
EPS 5Y-2.07%
EPS Q2Q%-80.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.87%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.2%
Sales Q2Q%-11.91%
3.2 Future
- KELYA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 27.04% yearly.
- KELYA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.07% yearly.
EPS Next Y-14.84%
EPS Next 2Y27.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.26%
Revenue Next 2Y0.07%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
4. KELYA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.71, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of KELYA.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KELYA is valued cheaper than 90.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- KELYA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- KELYA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.88.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KELYA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.66% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.72. KELYA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KELYA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KELYA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as KELYA's earnings are expected to grow with 27.04% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. KELYA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KELYA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.46%.
- KELYA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.71. KELYA pays more dividend than 87.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, KELYA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.46% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KELYA has a limited annual growth rate of 0.84%.
- KELYA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- KELYA has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- KELYA has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- KELYA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-4.33%
EPS Next 2Y27.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
KELYA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
8.52
+0.14 (+1.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners87.91%
Inst Owner Change-5.01%
Ins Owners3.84%
Ins Owner Change3.37%
Market Cap291.47M
Revenue(TTM)4.25B
Net Income(TTM)-254.10M
Analysts83.64
Price Target17 (99.53%)
Short Float %3.14%
Short Ratio1.76
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.46% |
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.84%
DP-4.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-25 2026-02-25 (0.075)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-61.09%
Min EPS beat(2)-64.29%
Max EPS beat(2)-57.89%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-38.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-64.29%
Max EPS beat(4)-3.8%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-10.65%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)6.83%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)6%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.48%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.48%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.19%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.35%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.44%
PT rev (1m)-5.66%
PT rev (3m)-5.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-82.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-82.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)-39.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)-39.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.88 | ||
| P/S | 0.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.38 | ||
| P/B | 0.3 | ||
| P/tB | 0.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.62 |
EPS(TTM)1.27
EY14.91%
EPS(NY)1.08
Fwd EY12.69%
FCF(TTM)3.34
FCFY39.15%
OCF(TTM)3.58
OCFY42.06%
SpS124.26
BVpS28.54
TBVpS16.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number28.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -11.29% | ||
| ROE | -26.02% | ||
| ROCE | 3.91% | ||
| ROIC | 3.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.56% | ||
| OM | 1.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 20.07% | ||
| FCFM | 2.68% |
ROA(3y)-3.31%
ROA(5y)-1.39%
ROE(3y)-7.74%
ROE(5y)-3.33%
ROIC(3y)3.15%
ROIC(5y)3.07%
ROICexc(3y)3.3%
ROICexc(5y)3.27%
ROICexgc(3y)4.59%
ROICexgc(5y)4.38%
ROCE(3y)3.99%
ROCE(5y)3.89%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.18%
OM growth 3Y-2.35%
OM growth 5Y11.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.04 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 20.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 124.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.94 |
F-Score5
WACC7.7%
ROIC/WACC0.4
Cap/Depr(3y)30.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)33.26%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.25%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.78%
EPS 3Y-1.77%
EPS 5Y-2.07%
EPS Q2Q%-80.49%
EPS Next Y-14.84%
EPS Next 2Y27.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.87%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.2%
Sales Q2Q%-11.91%
Revenue Next Year-4.26%
Revenue Next 2Y0.07%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-20.63%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.28%
EBIT growth 5Y9.9%
EBIT Next Year66.47%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y622.15%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-7.72%
OCF growth 1Y355.76%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-8%
KELLY SERVICES INC -A / KELYA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KELLY SERVICES INC -A (KELYA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KELYA.
What is the valuation status for KELYA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to KELLY SERVICES INC -A (KELYA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is KELLY SERVICES INC -A (KELYA) stock?
KELLY SERVICES INC -A (KELYA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for KELLY SERVICES INC -A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KELLY SERVICES INC -A (KELYA) is expected to decline by -14.84% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KELYA stock?
The dividend rating of KELLY SERVICES INC -A (KELYA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -4.33%.