KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:KELYB • US4881523074
Current stock price
13.19 USD
+0.17 (+1.31%)
At close:
13.02 USD
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This KELYB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KELYB Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KELYB was profitable.
- In the past year KELYB had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years KELYB reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- KELYB had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- KELYB's Return On Assets of -11.29% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KELYB is outperformed by 74.71% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of KELYB (-26.02%) is worse than 75.86% of its industry peers.
- KELYB has a Return On Invested Capital (3.09%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- KELYB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.15%. This 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
- The Operating Margin of KELYB (1.31%) is worse than 63.22% of its industry peers.
- KELYB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KELYB has a worse Gross Margin (20.07%) than 74.71% of its industry peers.
- KELYB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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. KELYB Health Analysis
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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, KELYB has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for KELYB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.02 indicates that KELYB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- KELYB's Altman-Z score of 3.02 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KELYB outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KELYB is 0.89, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KELYB, only 0.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- KELYB's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KELYB outperforms 77.01% of its industry peers.
- KELYB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.10, KELYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC8.07%
2.3 Liquidity
- KELYB has a Current Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that KELYB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- KELYB has a Current ratio of 1.54. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KELYB outperforms 50.57% of its industry peers.
- KELYB has a Quick Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that KELYB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- KELYB 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. KELYB Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for KELYB have decreased strongly by -44.78% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, KELYB shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.07% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.87% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, KELYB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.20% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, KELYB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.07% on average per year.
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
- 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. KELYB Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.39 indicates a reasonable valuation of KELYB.
- KELYB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KELYB is cheaper than 78.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- KELYB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.54.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.20, KELYB is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KELYB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.70, KELYB is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 88.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KELYB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 94.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KELYB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KELYB's earnings are expected to grow with 27.04% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. KELYB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KELYB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.52%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.79, KELYB pays a better dividend. On top of this KELYB pays more dividend than 88.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- KELYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.52% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KELYB has a limited annual growth rate of 0.84%.
- KELYB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- KELYB 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 KELYB are negative and hence is the payout ratio. KELYB will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- The dividend of KELYB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-4.33%
EPS Next 2Y27.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
KELYB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
13.19
+0.17 (+1.31%)
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-0.01%
Ins Owners3.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap451.23M
Revenue(TTM)4.25B
Net Income(TTM)-254.10M
Analysts83.64
Price Target23.73 (79.91%)
Short Float %0.02%
Short Ratio0.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.52% |
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)29.11%
PT rev (3m)31.52%
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 | 10.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.2 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.68 | ||
| P/B | 0.46 | ||
| P/tB | 0.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.24 |
EPS(TTM)1.27
EY9.63%
EPS(NY)1.08
Fwd EY8.2%
FCF(TTM)3.34
FCFY25.29%
OCF(TTM)3.58
OCFY27.17%
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 | 3.02 |
F-Score5
WACC8.07%
ROIC/WACC0.38
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 -CL B / KELYB Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KELYB.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of KELYB stock?
KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) is 10.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.46.
What is the financial health of KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) stock?
The financial health rating of KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) is 7 / 10.