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
- In the past year KFRC was profitable.
- KFRC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- KFRC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- KFRC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 9.52%, KFRC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- KFRC's Return On Equity of 27.95% is amongst the best of the industry. KFRC outperforms 83.91% of its industry peers.
- KFRC has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.78%) than 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 12.78%.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.62%, KFRC is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- KFRC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of KFRC (3.77%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KFRC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- KFRC's Gross Margin of 27.19% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KFRC is outperformed by 63.22% of its industry peers.
- KFRC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KFRC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- KFRC has an Altman-Z score of 7.66. This indicates that KFRC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- KFRC has a better Altman-Z score (7.66) than 89.66% of its industry peers.
- KFRC has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.42. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KFRC (1.42) is better than 72.41% 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.
- KFRC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.53) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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 | 7.66 |
ROIC/WACC1.72
WACC8.61%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.78 indicates that KFRC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.78, KFRC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
4. KFRC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.39, the valuation of KFRC can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KFRC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.70, KFRC is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.49, the valuation of KFRC can be described as very reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KFRC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KFRC is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, KFRC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KFRC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KFRC is cheaper than 71.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- 78.16% 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 | 10.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.61 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as KFRC's earnings are expected to grow with 15.59% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.58
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 5.75%, which is a nice return.
- KFRC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.65. KFRC pays more dividend than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KFRC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.75% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of KFRC grows each year by 14.46%, 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 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.
- 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
26.02
+0.3 (+1.17%)
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 Cap475.65M
Revenue(TTM)1.33B
Net Income(TTM)34.83M
Analysts78.33
Price Target40.29 (54.84%)
Short Float %5.54%
Short Ratio4.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.75% |
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)4.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.49 | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.72 | ||
| P/B | 3.82 | ||
| P/tB | 10.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.61 |
EPS(TTM)2.1
EY8.07%
EPS(NY)2.26
Fwd EY8.7%
FCF(TTM)2.56
FCFY9.84%
OCF(TTM)3.37
OCFY12.96%
SpS72.7
BVpS6.82
TBVpS2.58
PEG (NY)1.58
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.95
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 | 7.66 |
F-Score4
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC1.72
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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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KFORCE INC (KFRC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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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 12.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.82.
What is the financial health of KFORCE INC (KFRC) stock?
The financial health rating of KFORCE INC (KFRC) is 7 / 10.