12.35 USD
+1.1 (+9.78%)
Overall KELYB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated KELYB against 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While KELYB seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. 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 -6.56%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KELYB underperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of KELYB (-14.09%) is worse than 70.11% of its industry peers.
- KELYB has a Return On Invested Capital (3.62%) 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 11.85%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.62%) for KELYB is above the 3 year average (3.33%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.56% | ||
| ROE | -14.09% | ||
| ROIC | 3.62% |
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
- KELYB's Operating Margin of 1.65% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KELYB outperforms 42.53% of its industry peers.
- KELYB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of KELYB (20.43%) is worse than 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 | 1.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 20.43% |
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
- KELYB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KELYB has less shares outstanding
- KELYB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KELYB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- KELYB has an Altman-Z score of 3.02. This indicates that KELYB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- KELYB has a Altman-Z score of 3.02. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KELYB outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
- KELYB has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.18. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- KELYB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.18. This is amongst the best in the industry. KELYB outperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that KELYB is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.11, KELYB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC8.51%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.59 indicates that KELYB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.59, KELYB is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- KELYB has a Quick Ratio of 1.59. 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 (1.59) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for KELYB have decreased strongly by -19.92% in the last year.
- KELYB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.26% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.46% in the past year.
- KELYB shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.92%
EPS 3Y15.06%
EPS 5Y1.26%
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.15%
Sales Q2Q%-9.93%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.50% on average over the next years.
- KELYB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.04% yearly.
EPS Next Y-29.8%
EPS Next 2Y-11.66%
EPS Next 3Y-0.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.27%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.04%
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 decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- KELYB is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.40.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KELYB indicates a rather cheap valuation: KELYB is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- KELYB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.33.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.88, the valuation of KELYB can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KELYB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.12. KELYB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 93.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KELYB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 95.40% 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 | 4.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.06
EPS Next 2Y-11.66%
EPS Next 3Y-0.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- KELYB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.31%.
- KELYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.48. KELYB pays more dividend than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- KELYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KELYB has a limited annual growth rate of 2.03%.
- 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)2.03%
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.
DP-7%
EPS Next 2Y-11.66%
EPS Next 3Y-0.5%
NASDAQ:KELYB (1/14/2026, 8:00:03 PM)
12.35
+1.1 (+9.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/bmo
Inst Owners92.1%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.15%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap436.45M
Revenue(TTM)4.39B
Net Income(TTM)-157.10M
Analysts83.64
Price Target18.29 (48.1%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
Yearly Dividend0.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.03%
DP-7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-30.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-57.89%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.8%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-57.89%
Max EPS beat(4)73.07%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)4.95%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)8.75%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)17.61%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.69%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.6%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.28%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.61%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.76%
PT rev (1m)1.36%
PT rev (3m)-34.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-45.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-27.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.88 | ||
| P/S | 0.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 4 | ||
| P/B | 0.39 | ||
| P/tB | 0.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.52 |
EPS(TTM)1.93
EY15.63%
EPS(NY)1.79
Fwd EY14.53%
FCF(TTM)2.84
FCFY22.96%
OCF(TTM)3.08
OCFY24.97%
SpS124.3
BVpS31.55
TBVpS19.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.06
Graham Number37.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.56% | ||
| ROE | -14.09% | ||
| ROCE | 4.58% | ||
| ROIC | 3.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.12% | ||
| OM | 1.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 20.43% | ||
| FCFM | 2.28% |
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 Turnover1.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 20.23% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.8% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.02 |
F-Score5
WACC8.51%
ROIC/WACC0.43
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-29.8%
EPS Next 2Y-11.66%
EPS Next 3Y-0.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.15%
Sales Q2Q%-9.93%
Revenue Next Year-1.27%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.19%
EBIT growth 3Y10.15%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.99%
EBIT Next Year97.28%
EBIT Next 3Y35.37%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y100.4%
FCF growth 3Y-40.18%
FCF growth 5Y-28.1%
OCF growth 1Y58.43%
OCF growth 3Y-31.85%
OCF growth 5Y-23.43%
KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B / KELYB FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KELYB.
Can you provide the valuation status for KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B?
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 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 6.4 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.39.
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 6 / 10.