KFORCE INC (KFRC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KFRC - US4937321010 - Common Stock
34.07 USD
-0.54 (-1.56%)
34.07 USD
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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 gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. KFRC has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally KFRC also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make KFRC suitable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- KFRC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KFRC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years KFRC has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years KFRC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.88%, KFRC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 30.82%, KFRC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.17%, KFRC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KFRC is significantly above the industry average of 11.85%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (26.18%) for KFRC is well above the current ROIC(16.17%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.88% | ||
| ROE | 30.82% | ||
| ROIC | 16.17% |
ROA(3y)16.79%
ROA(5y)15.4%
ROE(3y)37.46%
ROE(5y)36.68%
ROIC(3y)26.18%
ROIC(5y)23.42%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.04%, KFRC is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- KFRC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- KFRC has a Operating Margin of 4.26%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KFRC outperforms 51.14% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KFRC has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 27.14%, KFRC is doing worse than 61.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- KFRC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.04% | ||
| GM | 27.14% |
OM growth 3Y-9.74%
OM growth 5Y-2.22%
PM growth 3Y-9%
PM growth 5Y-18.07%
GM growth 3Y-1.75%
GM growth 5Y-1.32%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KFRC is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KFRC has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, KFRC has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for KFRC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- KFRC has an Altman-Z score of 8.02. This indicates that KFRC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of KFRC (8.02) is better than 93.18% of its industry peers.
- KFRC has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.23. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.23, KFRC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49 indicates that KFRC is not too dependend on debt financing.
- KFRC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.49) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.02 |
ROIC/WACC1.88
WACC8.6%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.88, KFRC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- KFRC has a Quick 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's Quick ratio of 1.88 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KFRC outperforms 70.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for KFRC have decreased strongly by -21.72% in the last year.
- KFRC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.40% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, KFRC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.91% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.85% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.72%
EPS 3Y-9.03%
EPS 5Y2.4%
EPS Q2Q%-16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.83%
Revenue growth 5Y0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-5.85%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.32% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KFRC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.47% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-19%
EPS Next 2Y-6.4%
EPS Next 3Y2.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.59%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.47%
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 stable.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.01 indicates a correct valuation of KFRC.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KFRC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. KFRC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- KFRC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.51.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KFRC is valued a bit cheaper than 71.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.29, KFRC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KFRC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KFRC is cheaper than 76.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 86.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KFRC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KFRC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.25
EPS Next 2Y-6.4%
EPS Next 3Y2.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.51%, KFRC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- KFRC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.41. KFRC pays more dividend than 92.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, KFRC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.51% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KFRC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.51%!
- KFRC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- KFRC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.51%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- 68.10% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KFRC. 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 2Y-6.4%
EPS Next 3Y2.32%
34.07
-0.54 (-1.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners95.34%
Inst Owner Change0.12%
Ins Owners4.15%
Ins Owner Change13.42%
Market Cap618.03M
Revenue(TTM)1.34B
Net Income(TTM)40.72M
Analysts78.33
Price Target37.61 (10.39%)
Short Float %6.31%
Short Ratio3.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.51% |
Yearly Dividend1.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.51%
DP68.1%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-17.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.51 | ||
| P/S | 0.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.7 | ||
| P/B | 4.68 | ||
| P/tB | 10.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.85 |
EPS(TTM)2.27
EY6.66%
EPS(NY)2.35
Fwd EY6.89%
FCF(TTM)2.91
FCFY8.55%
OCF(TTM)3.51
OCFY10.31%
SpS73.91
BVpS7.28
TBVpS3.39
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.25
Graham Number19.29
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.88% | ||
| ROE | 30.82% | ||
| ROCE | 22.13% | ||
| ROIC | 16.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.42% | ||
| OM | 4.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.04% | ||
| GM | 27.14% | ||
| FCFM | 3.94% |
ROA(3y)16.79%
ROA(5y)15.4%
ROE(3y)37.46%
ROE(5y)36.68%
ROIC(3y)26.18%
ROIC(5y)23.42%
ROICexc(3y)26.2%
ROICexc(5y)26.44%
ROICexgc(3y)31.83%
ROICexgc(5y)31.77%
ROCE(3y)35.81%
ROCE(5y)32.03%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.92%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.08%
ROICexc growth 5Y1%
OM growth 3Y-9.74%
OM growth 5Y-2.22%
PM growth 3Y-9%
PM growth 5Y-18.07%
GM growth 3Y-1.75%
GM growth 5Y-1.32%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover3.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 | 8.02 |
F-Score4
WACC8.6%
ROIC/WACC1.88
Cap/Depr(3y)155.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)146.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.48%
Profit Quality(3y)134.68%
Profit Quality(5y)135.17%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.72%
EPS 3Y-9.03%
EPS 5Y2.4%
EPS Q2Q%-16%
EPS Next Y-19%
EPS Next 2Y-6.4%
EPS Next 3Y2.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.83%
Revenue growth 5Y0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-5.85%
Revenue Next Year-5.59%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-25.33%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.4%
EBIT Next Year5.15%
EBIT Next 3Y8.89%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-26.89%
FCF growth 3Y6.04%
FCF growth 5Y7.13%
OCF growth 1Y-22.09%
OCF growth 3Y6.02%
OCF growth 5Y5.46%
KFORCE INC / KFRC FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KFRC.
What is the valuation status for KFRC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KFORCE INC (KFRC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KFORCE INC?
KFORCE INC (KFRC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KFRC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KFORCE INC (KFRC) is 15.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.68.
What is the financial health of KFORCE INC (KFRC) stock?
The financial health rating of KFORCE INC (KFRC) is 8 / 10.