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
- KELYA had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KELYA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years KELYA reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- KELYA had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- KELYA has a Return On Assets of -11.29%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KELYA underperforms 73.26% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of KELYA (-26.02%) is worse than 73.26% of its industry peers.
- KELYA has a Return On Invested Capital (3.09%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KELYA is significantly below the industry average of 12.84%.
| 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
- The Operating Margin of KELYA (1.31%) is worse than 62.79% 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 72.09% 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for KELYA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- KELYA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KELYA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- KELYA has an Altman-Z score of 2.96. 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.
- The Altman-Z score of KELYA (2.96) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KELYA is 0.89, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KELYA, only 0.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.89, KELYA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that KELYA is not too dependend on debt financing.
- KELYA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KELYA outperforms 61.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC7.93%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.54 indicates that KELYA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KELYA has a Current ratio (1.54) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KELYA has a Quick 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 Quick ratio of KELYA (1.54) 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
- KELYA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -44.78%.
- Measured over the past years, KELYA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.07% on average per year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.04% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.07% on average over the next years.
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.50, the valuation of KELYA can be described as very cheap.
- 93.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KELYA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- KELYA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.95, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.81 indicates a reasonable valuation of KELYA.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KELYA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.68. KELYA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 96.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KELYA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- KELYA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KELYA is cheaper than 98.84% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.01 |
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
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.22%, KELYA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- KELYA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.77. KELYA pays more dividend than 86.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- KELYA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.22% |
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 past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of KELYA are negative and hence is the payout ratio. KELYA will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- 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
9.53
+0.02 (+0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners88.21%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners3.91%
Ins Owner Change5.15%
Market Cap326.02M
Revenue(TTM)4.25B
Net Income(TTM)-254.10M
Analysts83.64
Price Target17 (78.38%)
Short Float %3.81%
Short Ratio2.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.22% |
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.84%
DP-4.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-82.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-39.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.81 | ||
| P/S | 0.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.66 | ||
| P/B | 0.33 | ||
| P/tB | 0.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.01 |
EPS(TTM)1.27
EY13.33%
EPS(NY)1.08
Fwd EY11.35%
FCF(TTM)3.34
FCFY35%
OCF(TTM)3.58
OCFY37.6%
SpS124.26
BVpS28.54
TBVpS16.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number28.5596 (199.68%)
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 | 2.96 |
F-Score5
WACC7.93%
ROIC/WACC0.39
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KELYA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to KELLY SERVICES INC -A (KELYA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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KELLY SERVICES INC -A (KELYA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the valuation of KELLY SERVICES INC -A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KELLY SERVICES INC -A (KELYA) is 7.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.33.
What is the financial health of KELLY SERVICES INC -A (KELYA) stock?
The financial health rating of KELLY SERVICES INC -A (KELYA) is 6 / 10.