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.
1. KFRC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- KFRC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KFRC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years KFRC has been profitable.
- KFRC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- KFRC's Return On Assets of 9.52% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KFRC outperforms 78.16% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 27.95%, KFRC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- KFRC has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.78%. This is in the better half of the industry: KFRC outperforms 78.16% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KFRC is significantly above the industry average of 12.57%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (20.44%) for KFRC is well above the current ROIC(14.78%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.52% | ||
| ROE | 27.95% | ||
| ROIC | 14.78% |
ROA(3y)13.56%
ROA(5y)14.97%
ROE(3y)32.98%
ROE(5y)36.05%
ROIC(3y)20.44%
ROIC(5y)23.56%
1.3 Margins
- KFRC has a Profit Margin (2.62%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KFRC has declined.
- KFRC's Operating Margin of 3.77% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KFRC outperforms 47.13% of its industry peers.
- KFRC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 27.19%, KFRC is not doing good in the industry: 65.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KFRC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.62% | ||
| GM | 27.19% |
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%
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KFRC has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for KFRC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for KFRC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 7.75 indicates that KFRC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of KFRC (7.75) is better than 89.66% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KFRC is 1.42, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KFRC, only 1.42 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- KFRC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.42) than 71.26% of its industry peers.
- KFRC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating KFRC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.53, KFRC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.53% of the companies in the same industry.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for KFRC, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.75 |
ROIC/WACC1.7
WACC8.68%
2.3 Liquidity
- KFRC has a Current Ratio of 1.78. 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 Current ratio of 1.78 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KFRC outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.78 indicates that KFRC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.78, KFRC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.78 |
3. KFRC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for KFRC have decreased strongly by -21.64% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.47% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, KFRC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.43% in the last year.
- KFRC shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.00% yearly.
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
- KFRC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.59% yearly.
- KFRC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.83%
EPS Next 2Y15.19%
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.
4. KFRC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.30 indicates a correct valuation of KFRC.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KFRC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KFRC to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.50), we can say KFRC is valued slightly cheaper.
- KFRC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.34.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KFRC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.67. KFRC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KFRC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KFRC is cheaper than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- 75.86% 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 | 10.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KFRC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- KFRC has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)1.7
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.19%
EPS Next 3Y15.59%
5. KFRC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KFRC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.09%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.79, KFRC pays a better dividend. On top of this KFRC pays more dividend than 93.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, KFRC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.09% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of KFRC grows each year by 14.46%, which is quite nice.
- KFRC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)14.46%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- 78.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KFRC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- KFRC's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP78.95%
EPS Next 2Y15.19%
EPS Next 3Y15.59%
KFRC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
27.94
+0.2 (+0.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners94.9%
Inst Owner Change-3.27%
Ins Owners4.7%
Ins Owner Change13.77%
Market Cap509.35M
Revenue(TTM)1.33B
Net Income(TTM)34.83M
Analysts78.33
Price Target40.29 (44.2%)
Short Float %6.33%
Short Ratio4.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.09% |
Yearly Dividend1.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.46%
DP78.95%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.4)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.98%
Max EPS beat(2)9.32%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.31%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.98%
Max EPS beat(4)9.32%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.61%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)0.47%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.08%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.05%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.69%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.79%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.66%
PT rev (1m)2.93%
PT rev (3m)7.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.34 | ||
| P/S | 0.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.26 | ||
| P/B | 4.09 | ||
| P/tB | 10.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.25 |
EPS(TTM)2.1
EY7.52%
EPS(NY)2.26
Fwd EY8.1%
FCF(TTM)2.57
FCFY9.19%
OCF(TTM)3.38
OCFY12.1%
SpS72.9
BVpS6.84
TBVpS2.59
PEG (NY)1.7
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.97
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.52% | ||
| ROE | 27.95% | ||
| ROCE | 19.88% | ||
| ROIC | 14.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.91% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.61% | ||
| OM | 3.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.62% | ||
| GM | 27.19% | ||
| FCFM | 3.52% |
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)26.38%
ROICexgc(5y)31.44%
ROCE(3y)27.49%
ROCE(5y)31.68%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.64%
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 Turnover3.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 267.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.12% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.33 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 110.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 134.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.75 |
F-Score4
WACC8.68%
ROIC/WACC1.7
Cap/Depr(3y)183.42%
Cap/Depr(5y)175.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.61%
Profit Quality(3y)142.92%
Profit Quality(5y)125.37%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.64%
EPS 3Y-20.94%
EPS 5Y-4.47%
EPS Q2Q%-28.33%
EPS Next Y7.83%
EPS Next 2Y15.19%
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-28.76%
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-40.98%
FCF growth 3Y-17.28%
FCF growth 5Y-14.54%
OCF growth 1Y-29.04%
OCF growth 3Y-12.11%
OCF growth 5Y-10.81%
KFORCE INC / KFRC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KFRC.
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KFORCE INC (KFRC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
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The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KFORCE INC (KFRC) is 13.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.09.
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The financial health rating of KFORCE INC (KFRC) is 7 / 10.