13 USD
-0.97 (-6.98%)
Overall KELYB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KELYB against 88 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for KELYB as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. KELYB has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- KELYB had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KELYB had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KELYB reported negative net income in multiple years.
- KELYB had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- KELYB's Return On Assets of -6.56% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KELYB is outperformed by 71.59% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of -14.09%, KELYB is not doing good in the industry: 69.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- KELYB has a Return On Invested Capital (3.62%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KELYB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.33%. This is significantly below the industry average of 11.85%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.33%) for KELYB is below the current ROIC(3.62%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 has a Operating Margin of 1.65%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KELYB outperforms 43.18% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KELYB has remained more or less at the same level.
- KELYB has a worse Gross Margin (20.43%) than 71.59% 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
- 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.
- KELYB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.03 indicates that KELYB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- KELYB has a Altman-Z score of 3.03. This is in the better half of the industry: KELYB outperforms 60.23% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (1.18) than 80.68% of its industry peers.
- KELYB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- KELYB has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.11) than 67.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.03 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC8.52%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.59 indicates that KELYB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KELYB has a Current ratio (1.59) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.59 indicates that KELYB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KELYB has a Quick ratio of 1.59. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KELYB outperforms 57.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- KELYB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -19.92%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.26% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.46% in the past 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)0.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.15%
Sales Q2Q%-9.93%
3.2 Future
- KELYB is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.50% yearly.
- 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.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.74, the valuation of KELYB can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KELYB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- KELYB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.32.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.24, 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 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- KELYB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 93.18% 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 95.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.33
EPS Next 2Y-11.66%
EPS Next 3Y-0.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- KELYB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.90%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.41, KELYB pays a better dividend. On top of this KELYB pays more dividend than 89.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, KELYB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.9% |
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
- KELYB has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-7%
EPS Next 2Y-11.66%
EPS Next 3Y-0.5%
NASDAQ:KELYB (1/21/2026, 8:00:03 PM)
13
-0.97 (-6.98%)
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 Change-0.01%
Ins Owners3.15%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap459.42M
Revenue(TTM)4.39B
Net Income(TTM)-157.10M
Analysts83.64
Price Target18.38 (41.38%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.28
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.9% |
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)1.87%
PT rev (3m)-33.85%
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 | 6.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.24 | ||
| P/S | 0.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.21 | ||
| P/B | 0.41 | ||
| P/tB | 0.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.71 |
EPS(TTM)1.93
EY14.85%
EPS(NY)1.79
Fwd EY13.81%
FCF(TTM)2.84
FCFY21.81%
OCF(TTM)3.08
OCFY23.73%
SpS124.3
BVpS31.55
TBVpS19.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.33
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 | 3.03 |
F-Score5
WACC8.52%
ROIC/WACC0.42
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 5 / 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 6.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.41.
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.