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
- KELYA has a worse Return On Assets (-11.29%) than 73.56% of its industry peers.
- KELYA has a worse Return On Equity (-26.02%) than 74.71% of its industry peers.
- KELYA has a Return On Invested Capital (3.09%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KELYA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.15%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.78%.
| 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 has a Operating Margin of 1.31%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KELYA underperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
- KELYA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KELYA has a worse Gross Margin (20.07%) 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.
- KELYA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for KELYA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for KELYA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- KELYA has an Altman-Z score of 2.95. 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 (2.95) 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 78.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that KELYA is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.10, KELYA is doing good in 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 | 2.95 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC7.71%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.54 indicates that KELYA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.54, KELYA is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.54 indicates that KELYA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.54, KELYA is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.87% of the companies in the same 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%.
- 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%.
- KELYA shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.20% yearly.
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.
- 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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. KELYA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.72, the valuation of KELYA can be described as very cheap.
- 90.80% 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 25.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.89, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of KELYA.
- KELYA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KELYA is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.83. KELYA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KELYA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KELYA is cheaper than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- 98.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KELYA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.67 |
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%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.71, KELYA pays a better dividend. On top of this KELYA pays more dividend than 87.36% of the companies listed 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
- The earnings of KELYA are negative and hence is the payout ratio. KELYA will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- The dividend of KELYA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-4.33%
EPS Next 2Y27.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
KELYA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
8.53
-0.14 (-1.61%)
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 Cap291.81M
Revenue(TTM)4.25B
Net Income(TTM)-254.10M
Analysts83.64
Price Target17 (99.3%)
Short Float %3.28%
Short Ratio1.85
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 | 6.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.89 | ||
| P/S | 0.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.38 | ||
| P/B | 0.3 | ||
| P/tB | 0.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.67 |
EPS(TTM)1.27
EY14.89%
EPS(NY)1.08
Fwd EY12.68%
FCF(TTM)3.34
FCFY39.1%
OCF(TTM)3.58
OCFY42.01%
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 | 2.95 |
F-Score5
WACC7.71%
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%.