KFORCE INC (KFRC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:KFRC • US4937321010

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This KFRC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, KFRC scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KFRC was compared to 88 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. KFRC has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. KFRC has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. Finally KFRC also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, KFRC could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. KFRC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year KFRC was profitable.
  • In the past year KFRC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years KFRC has always been profitable.
  • KFRC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
KFRC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKFRC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

  • KFRC has a Return On Assets of 10.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KFRC outperforms 84.09% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of KFRC (30.82%) is better than 88.64% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of KFRC (16.45%) is better than 82.95% of its industry peers.
  • KFRC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 20.44%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.74%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.88%
ROE 30.82%
ROIC 16.45%
ROA(3y)13.56%
ROA(5y)14.97%
ROE(3y)32.98%
ROE(5y)36.05%
ROIC(3y)20.44%
ROIC(5y)23.56%
KFRC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKFRC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • KFRC has a Profit Margin of 3.04%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KFRC outperforms 51.14% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KFRC has declined.
  • KFRC has a Operating Margin (4.26%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • KFRC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of KFRC (27.14%) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • KFRC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.26%
PM (TTM) 3.04%
GM 27.14%
OM growth 3Y-18%
OM growth 5Y-8.09%
PM growth 3Y-15.91%
PM growth 5Y-8.14%
GM growth 3Y-2.45%
GM growth 5Y-0.83%
KFRC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKFRC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. KFRC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KFRC is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KFRC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, KFRC has less shares outstanding
  • KFRC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
KFRC Yearly Shares OutstandingKFRC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
KFRC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKFRC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

  • KFRC has an Altman-Z score of 7.71. This indicates that KFRC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • KFRC has a better Altman-Z score (7.71) than 89.77% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KFRC is 1.23, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KFRC, only 1.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KFRC (1.23) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • KFRC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • KFRC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.49) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 1.23
Altman-Z 7.71
ROIC/WACC1.97
WACC8.36%
KFRC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKFRC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

  • KFRC has a Current Ratio of 1.88. This is a normal value and indicates that KFRC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • KFRC has a Current ratio of 1.88. This is in the better half of the industry: KFRC outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that KFRC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.88, KFRC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.88
Quick Ratio 1.88
KFRC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKFRC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

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3. KFRC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • KFRC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.64%.
  • Measured over the past years, KFRC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -4.47% on average per year.
  • KFRC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.43%.
  • Measured over the past years, KFRC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.00% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.64%
EPS 3Y-20.94%
EPS 5Y-4.47%
EPS Q2Q%-28.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-1%
Sales Q2Q%-3.42%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.59% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • KFRC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.99%
EPS Next 2Y16.7%
EPS Next 3Y15.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.04%
Revenue Next 2Y2.66%
Revenue Next 3Y3.45%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
KFRC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKFRC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B
KFRC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKFRC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4

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4. KFRC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.91 indicates a correct valuation of KFRC.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KFRC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • KFRC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.03.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.63, the valuation of KFRC can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KFRC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.11, KFRC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.91
Fwd PE 11.63
KFRC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKFRC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KFRC is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KFRC indicates a rather cheap valuation: KFRC is cheaper than 84.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.3
EV/EBITDA 8.84
KFRC Per share dataKFRC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • KFRC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of KFRC may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • KFRC's earnings are expected to grow with 15.59% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.7%
EPS Next 3Y15.59%

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5. KFRC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KFRC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.97%, which is a nice return.
  • KFRC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.64. KFRC pays more dividend than 93.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KFRC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.97%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of KFRC grows each year by 16.51%, which is quite nice.
  • KFRC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • KFRC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.51%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years11
KFRC Yearly Dividends per shareKFRC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • KFRC pays out 68.10% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of KFRC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP68.1%
EPS Next 2Y16.7%
EPS Next 3Y15.59%
KFRC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKFRC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
KFRC Dividend Payout.KFRC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KFRC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KFRC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KFORCE INC

NYSE:KFRC (3/4/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 27.11 0 (0%)

27.11

-0.07 (-0.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-02
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners95.34%
Inst Owner Change-3.4%
Ins Owners4.15%
Ins Owner Change13.4%
Market Cap491.78M
Revenue(TTM)1.33B
Net Income(TTM)40.72M
Analysts78.33
Price Target40.29 (48.62%)
Short Float %5.54%
Short Ratio4.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.97%
Yearly Dividend1.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.51%
DP68.1%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date03-06
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.27%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.78%
Max EPS beat(2)9.32%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.8%
Max EPS beat(4)9.32%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.93%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)1.24%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.59%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.67%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.67%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.93%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.93%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.61%
PT rev (1m)7.12%
PT rev (3m)7.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.34%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.91
Fwd PE 11.63
P/S 0.37
P/FCF 9.3
P/OCF 7.72
P/B 3.72
P/tB 8
EV/EBITDA 8.84
EPS(TTM)2.1
EY7.75%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY8.6%
FCF(TTM)2.91
FCFY10.75%
OCF(TTM)3.51
OCFY12.96%
SpS73.91
BVpS7.28
TBVpS3.39
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.55
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.88%
ROE 30.82%
ROCE 22.13%
ROIC 16.45%
ROICexc 16.53%
ROICexgc 22.81%
OM 4.26%
PM (TTM) 3.04%
GM 27.14%
FCFM 3.94%
ROA(3y)13.56%
ROA(5y)14.97%
ROE(3y)32.98%
ROE(5y)36.05%
ROIC(3y)20.44%
ROIC(5y)23.56%
ROICexc(3y)20.5%
ROICexc(5y)25.42%
ROICexgc(3y)24.7%
ROICexgc(5y)30.43%
ROCE(3y)27.49%
ROCE(5y)31.68%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-25.22%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.63%
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.77%
OM growth 3Y-18%
OM growth 5Y-8.09%
PM growth 3Y-15.91%
PM growth 5Y-8.14%
GM growth 3Y-2.45%
GM growth 5Y-0.83%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover3.58
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 1.23
Debt/EBITDA 1.03
Cap/Depr 190.17%
Cap/Sales 0.81%
Interest Coverage 17.48
Cash Conversion 101.45%
Profit Quality 129.8%
Current Ratio 1.88
Quick Ratio 1.88
Altman-Z 7.71
F-Score4
WACC8.36%
ROIC/WACC1.97
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.64%
EPS 3Y-20.94%
EPS 5Y-4.47%
EPS Q2Q%-28.33%
EPS Next Y10.99%
EPS Next 2Y16.7%
EPS Next 3Y15.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-1%
Sales Q2Q%-3.42%
Revenue Next Year1.04%
Revenue Next 2Y2.66%
Revenue Next 3Y3.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-25.33%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.62%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.01%
EBIT Next Year40.98%
EBIT Next 3Y22.17%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-31.61%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-27.13%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

KFORCE INC / KFRC FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KFORCE INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KFRC.


What is the valuation status for KFRC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to KFORCE INC (KFRC). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for KFORCE INC?

KFORCE INC (KFRC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KFRC stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KFORCE INC (KFRC) is 12.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.72.


What is the financial health of KFORCE INC (KFRC) stock?

The financial health rating of KFORCE INC (KFRC) is 7 / 10.