KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:KELYB - US4881523074 - Common Stock
13.84 USD
+0.13 (+0.92%)
Overall KELYB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KELYB against 82 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. The financial health of KELYB is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. KELYB may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
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
The Return On Assets of KELYB (-0.25%) is worse than 62.20% of its industry peers.
KELYB has a worse Return On Equity (-0.50%) than 60.98% of its industry peers.
KELYB has a Return On Invested Capital (3.38%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KELYB is significantly below the industry average of 12.76%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.38%) for KELYB is above the 3 year average (3.33%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
KELYB has a Operating Margin of 1.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KELYB outperforms 40.24% of its industry peers.
KELYB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
KELYB has a Gross Margin of 20.58%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KELYB underperforms 70.73% 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
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.
The debt/assets ratio for KELYB is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.02, KELYB is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KELYB is 0.71, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KELYB, only 0.71 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.71, KELYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that KELYB is not too dependend on debt financing.
KELYB has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.06) than 70.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC8.33%
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.
KELYB's Current ratio of 1.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KELYB outperforms 54.88% of its industry peers.
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 (1.52) which is in line with 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 -27.41% 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.
KELYB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.97%.
Measured over the past years, KELYB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.15% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.41%
EPS 3Y15.06%
EPS 5Y1.26%
EPS Q2Q%-23.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.97%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.15%
Sales Q2Q%4.19%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KELYB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.82% on average per year.
KELYB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.74% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2.26%
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
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
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.06, the valuation of KELYB can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KELYB is valued cheaper than 93.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, KELYB is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.73, the valuation of KELYB can be described as very cheap.
98.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KELYB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.86, KELYB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
97.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KELYB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
KELYB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KELYB is cheaper than 98.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KELYB's earnings are expected to grow with 12.82% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.59
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KELYB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.17%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
KELYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.07. KELYB pays more dividend than 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, KELYB has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.17% |
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.
KELYB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-174.6%
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:KELYB (9/12/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
13.84
+0.13 (+0.92%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.82%
Inst Owner Change1.44%
Ins Owners3.71%
Ins Owner Change-3.29%
Market Cap487.86M
Analysts83.64
Price Target27.78 (100.72%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.17% |
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)2.89%
PT rev (3m)2.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-8.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.73 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.28 | ||
| P/B | 0.39 | ||
| P/tB | 0.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.47 |
EPS(TTM)1.96
EY14.16%
EPS(NY)2.93
Fwd EY21.15%
FCF(TTM)2.98
FCFY21.54%
OCF(TTM)3.23
OCFY23.37%
SpS127.54
BVpS35.92
TBVpS20.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.59
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y17.31%
ROICexcg 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 | 0.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 17.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.02 |
F-Score5
WACC8.33%
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)-27.41%
EPS 3Y15.06%
EPS 5Y1.26%
EPS Q2Q%-23.94%
EPS Next Y-2.26%
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.97%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.15%
Sales Q2Q%4.19%
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 Year148.46%
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%