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.

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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.
  • In the past 5 years KFRC has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years KFRC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 9.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: KFRC outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of KFRC (27.95%) is better than 83.91% of its industry peers.
  • KFRC has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.78%) than 78.16% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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 RankSector 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%
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

  • The Profit Margin of KFRC (2.62%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KFRC has declined.
  • KFRC has a Operating Margin (3.77%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KFRC has declined.
  • KFRC has a worse Gross Margin (27.19%) than 64.37% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KFRC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KFRC is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KFRC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • KFRC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for KFRC is higher compared to a year ago.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 7.68 indicates that KFRC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.68, KFRC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • Although KFRC's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 1.42
Altman-Z 7.68
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC8.57%
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 1.78. This is a normal value and indicates that KFRC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • KFRC has a Current ratio (1.78) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • KFRC has a Quick 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 has a better Quick ratio (1.78) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.78
Quick Ratio 1.78
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%.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.00% on average over the past years.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, KFRC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.59% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, KFRC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.45% on average per year.
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

  • 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.
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

  • KFRC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.46.
  • KFRC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KFRC is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KFRC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • KFRC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.56.
  • 72.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KFRC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.12. KFRC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.46
Fwd PE 11.56
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

  • 68.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KFRC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • KFRC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KFRC is cheaper than 78.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.22
EV/EBITDA 9.76
KFRC Per share dataKFRC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The 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)1.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.19%
EPS Next 3Y15.59%

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5. KFRC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.22%, KFRC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • KFRC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.71. KFRC pays more dividend than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KFRC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.22%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of KFRC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.46%!
  • 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
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

  • 78.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KFRC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of KFRC is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP78.95%
EPS Next 2Y15.19%
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

KFRC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KFORCE INC

NYSE:KFRC (3/17/2026, 8:27:39 PM)

After market: 26.17 0 (0%)

26.17

+0.06 (+0.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-02
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners94.9%
Inst Owner Change-3.27%
Ins Owners4.7%
Ins Owner Change13.77%
Market Cap478.39M
Revenue(TTM)1.33B
Net Income(TTM)34.83M
Analysts78.33
Price Target40.29 (53.95%)
Short Float %6.33%
Short Ratio4.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.22%
Yearly Dividend1.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.46%
DP78.95%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date03-06
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 RankSector Rank
PE 12.46
Fwd PE 11.56
P/S 0.36
P/FCF 10.22
P/OCF 7.76
P/B 3.84
P/tB 10.15
EV/EBITDA 9.76
EPS(TTM)2.1
EY8.02%
EPS(NY)2.26
Fwd EY8.65%
FCF(TTM)2.56
FCFY9.78%
OCF(TTM)3.37
OCFY12.89%
SpS72.7
BVpS6.82
TBVpS2.58
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.95
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 7.68
F-Score4
WACC8.57%
ROIC/WACC1.73
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 12.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.84.


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