KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:KELYB - US4881523074 - Common Stock
9.1 USD
-1.96 (-17.72%)
KELYB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of KELYB get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. KELYB is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KELYB was profitable.
KELYB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years KELYB reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years KELYB 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KELYB has a Return On Assets of -0.25%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KELYB outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -0.50%, KELYB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.53% of the companies in the same industry.
KELYB has a Return On Invested Capital (3.38%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KELYB is significantly below the industry average of 22.51%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.33%) for KELYB is below the current ROIC(3.38%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.25% | ||
| ROE | -0.5% | ||
| ROIC | 3.38% |
ROA(3y)-0.33%
ROA(5y)0.31%
ROE(3y)-0.73%
ROE(5y)0.68%
ROIC(3y)3.33%
ROIC(5y)2.79%
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of KELYB (1.60%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KELYB has remained more or less at the same level.
KELYB has a Gross Margin of 20.58%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KELYB underperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KELYB has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 20.58% |
OM growth 3Y14.85%
OM growth 5Y-0.87%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.86%
GM growth 5Y2.42%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KELYB is destroying value.
KELYB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KELYB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KELYB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.97 indicates that KELYB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KELYB has a Altman-Z score (2.97) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KELYB has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.71. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KELYB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.71. This is in the better half of the industry: KELYB outperforms 78.16% of its industry peers.
KELYB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KELYB (0.06) is better than 68.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC8.24%
2.3 Liquidity
KELYB has a Current Ratio of 1.52. This is a normal value and indicates that KELYB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KELYB (1.52) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.52 indicates that KELYB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KELYB has a Quick ratio of 1.52. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KELYB outperforms 57.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KELYB have decreased strongly by -19.92% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, KELYB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.26% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, KELYB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.42% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.15% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.92%
EPS 3Y15.06%
EPS 5Y1.26%
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.15%
Sales Q2Q%-9.93%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, KELYB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.38%
EPS Next 2Y11.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.74%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.72 indicates a rather cheap valuation of KELYB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KELYB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KELYB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.34), we can say KELYB is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.19, the valuation of KELYB can be described as very cheap.
KELYB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KELYB is cheaper than 95.40% of the companies in the same industry.
KELYB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.43, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
95.40% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KELYB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KELYB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.73
EPS Next 2Y11.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KELYB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.20%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.33, KELYB pays a better dividend. On top of this KELYB pays more dividend than 89.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KELYB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.2% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KELYB has a limited annual growth rate of 2.03%.
KELYB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
KELYB has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
KELYB has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
KELYB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-174.6%
EPS Next 2Y11.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:KELYB (11/10/2025, 8:01:44 PM)
9.1
-1.96 (-17.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.44%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.34%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap320.77M
Revenue(TTM)4.33B
Net Income(TTM)-6.30M
Analysts83.64
Price Target27.78 (205.27%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.2% |
Yearly Dividend0.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.03%
DP-174.6%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-27.88%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.8%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-43.37%
Max EPS beat(4)73.07%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)23.48%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)13.09%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)20.76%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.27%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.6%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.39%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.56%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.87%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.19 | ||
| P/S | 0.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.81 | ||
| P/B | 0.25 | ||
| P/tB | 0.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.84 |
EPS(TTM)1.93
EY21.21%
EPS(NY)2.85
Fwd EY31.35%
FCF(TTM)2.98
FCFY32.76%
OCF(TTM)3.23
OCFY35.54%
SpS127.54
BVpS35.92
TBVpS20.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.73
Graham Number39.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.25% | ||
| ROE | -0.5% | ||
| ROCE | 4.28% | ||
| ROIC | 3.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.08% | ||
| OM | 1.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 20.58% | ||
| FCFM | 2.34% |
ROA(3y)-0.33%
ROA(5y)0.31%
ROE(3y)-0.73%
ROE(5y)0.68%
ROIC(3y)3.33%
ROIC(5y)2.79%
ROICexc(3y)3.58%
ROICexc(5y)3.03%
ROICexgc(3y)4.82%
ROICexgc(5y)3.87%
ROCE(3y)4.21%
ROCE(5y)3.54%
ROICexgc growth 3Y17.31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.18%
OM growth 3Y14.85%
OM growth 5Y-0.87%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.86%
GM growth 5Y2.42%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.79
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 20.18% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 98.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.97 |
F-Score5
WACC8.24%
ROIC/WACC0.41
Cap/Depr(3y)36.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)42.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.28%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.92%
EPS 3Y15.06%
EPS 5Y1.26%
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
EPS Next Y-3.38%
EPS Next 2Y11.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.15%
Sales Q2Q%-9.93%
Revenue Next Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.74%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.33%
EBIT growth 3Y10.15%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.99%
EBIT Next Year154%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y187.16%
FCF growth 3Y-40.18%
FCF growth 5Y-28.1%
OCF growth 1Y109.56%
OCF growth 3Y-31.85%
OCF growth 5Y-23.43%
KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B / KELYB FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KELYB.
What is the valuation status for KELYB stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of KELYB stock?
KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How financially healthy is KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B?
The financial health rating of KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) is 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) is expected to decline by -3.38% in the next year.