KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:KELYB - US4881523074 - Common Stock
11.06 USD
-0.72 (-6.11%)
Taking everything into account, KELYB scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KELYB was compared to 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. KELYB has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. KELYB scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
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.
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 (-0.25%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -0.50%, KELYB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.38%, KELYB is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.02% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KELYB is significantly below the industry average of 13.22%.
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 41.86% 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 Gross Margin of 20.58%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KELYB underperforms 72.09% of its industry peers.
KELYB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
KELYB has an Altman-Z score of 2.97. This is not the best score and indicates that KELYB is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.97, KELYB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.98% of the companies in the same 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (0.71) than 79.07% 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.
KELYB has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.06) than 69.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC8.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.52 indicates that KELYB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KELYB has a Current ratio (1.52) which is in line with its industry peers.
KELYB has a Quick 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.52, KELYB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.81% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.26% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.97% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.15% on average over the past years.
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
KELYB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.38% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.74% on average over the next years.
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
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.64 indicates a rather cheap valuation of KELYB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KELYB indicates a rather cheap valuation: KELYB is cheaper than 96.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.19, KELYB is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.88, 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 97.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.50, KELYB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KELYB is valued cheaper than 96.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KELYB indicates a rather cheap valuation: KELYB is cheaper than 96.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.46
EPS Next 2Y11.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.38%, KELYB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.94, KELYB pays a better dividend. On top of this KELYB pays more dividend than 86.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KELYB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.38% |
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.
The dividend of KELYB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-174.6%
EPS Next 2Y11.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:KELYB (10/30/2025, 8:21:13 PM)
11.06
-0.72 (-6.11%)
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 Cap389.87M
Revenue(TTM)4.50B
Net Income(TTM)-6300000
Analysts83.64
Price Target27.78 (151.18%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.38% |
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)-1.15%
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 | 5.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.88 | ||
| P/S | 0.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.42 | ||
| P/B | 0.31 | ||
| P/tB | 0.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.84 |
EPS(TTM)1.96
EY17.72%
EPS(NY)2.85
Fwd EY25.8%
FCF(TTM)2.98
FCFY26.96%
OCF(TTM)3.23
OCFY29.24%
SpS127.54
BVpS35.92
TBVpS20.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.46
Graham Number39.8
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
WACC8.22%
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-3.38%
EPS Next 2Y11.38%
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 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 3 / 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.