KFORCE INC (KFRC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KFRC • US4937321010
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-0.43 (-1.64%)
At close: Mar 12, 2026
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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.
KFRC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. KFRC is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. KFRC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally KFRC also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make KFRC a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. KFRC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- KFRC had positive earnings in the past year.
- KFRC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- KFRC's Return On Assets of 9.52% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KFRC outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
- 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 Return On Invested Capital of 14.78%. This is in the better half of the industry: KFRC outperforms 78.16% 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 12.78%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (14.78%) for KFRC is well below the 3 year average (20.44%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that KFRC had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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 of 2.62%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KFRC outperforms 50.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KFRC has declined.
- With a Operating Margin value of 3.77%, KFRC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.13% of the companies in the same 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.
- 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
- KFRC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KFRC has less shares outstanding
- KFRC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for KFRC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- KFRC has an Altman-Z score of 7.68. This indicates that KFRC is financially healthy and has little risk of 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.42, KFRC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that KFRC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.53, KFRC is in line with its industry, 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 | 7.68 |
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC8.54%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.78 indicates that KFRC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KFRC has a Current ratio (1.78) which is in line with 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 62.07% 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
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, KFRC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.43% in the last year.
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.45% on average over the next years.
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.25, KFRC is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KFRC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KFRC is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KFRC to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.71), we can say KFRC is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.36 indicates a reasonable valuation of KFRC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KFRC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KFRC is cheaper than 71.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.82, KFRC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KFRC is valued a bit cheaper than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KFRC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as KFRC's earnings are expected to grow with 15.59% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.56
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.
- KFRC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.75% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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
25.72
-0.43 (-1.64%)
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 Change13.4%
Market Cap470.16M
Revenue(TTM)1.33B
Net Income(TTM)34.83M
Analysts78.33
Price Target40.29 (56.65%)
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 | 12.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.63 | ||
| P/B | 3.77 | ||
| P/tB | 9.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.75 |
EPS(TTM)2.1
EY8.16%
EPS(NY)2.26
Fwd EY8.8%
FCF(TTM)2.56
FCFY9.96%
OCF(TTM)3.37
OCFY13.11%
SpS72.7
BVpS6.82
TBVpS2.58
PEG (NY)1.56
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 | 7.68 |
F-Score4
WACC8.54%
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 FAQ
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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 12.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.77.
What is the financial health of KFORCE INC (KFRC) stock?
The financial health rating of KFORCE INC (KFRC) is 7 / 10.