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

  • In the past year KFRC was profitable.
  • KFRC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years KFRC has 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 better Return On Assets (9.52%) than 80.23% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of KFRC (27.95%) is better than 84.88% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of KFRC (14.78%) is better than 77.91% 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 12.84%.
  • 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 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

  • KFRC's Profit Margin of 2.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KFRC outperforms 52.33% of its industry peers.
  • KFRC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 3.77%, KFRC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.51% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KFRC has declined.
  • KFRC has a worse Gross Margin (27.19%) than 65.12% of its industry peers.
  • KFRC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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 7.89 indicates that KFRC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • KFRC has a Altman-Z score of 7.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. KFRC outperforms 89.53% 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KFRC (1.42) is better than 69.77% of its industry peers.
  • 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 doing worse than 60.47% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 1.42
Altman-Z 7.89
ROIC/WACC1.71
WACC8.64%
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.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 1.78, KFRC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.78 indicates that KFRC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • KFRC's Quick ratio of 1.78 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KFRC outperforms 62.79% 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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.59% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • KFRC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.93%
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.
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.52, 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 67.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.95. KFRC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.38 indicates a correct 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 67.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KFRC to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.68), we can say KFRC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.52
Fwd PE 14.38
KFRC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKFRC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • KFRC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KFRC is cheaper than 67.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KFRC is valued a bit cheaper than 73.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.69
EV/EBITDA 11.29
KFRC Per share dataKFRC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive 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)1.96
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.19%
EPS Next 3Y15.59%

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5. KFRC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KFRC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.16%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.77, KFRC pays a better dividend. On top of this KFRC pays more dividend than 93.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, KFRC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.16%

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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.46%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years12
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.
  • 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 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

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KFRC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KFORCE INC

NYSE:KFRC (4/21/2026, 11:43:46 AM)

32.585

+1.66 (+5.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-02
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners95.57%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners5.8%
Ins Owner Change13.77%
Market Cap594.02M
Revenue(TTM)1.33B
Net Income(TTM)34.83M
Analysts78.33
Price Target40.29 (23.65%)
Short Float %6.68%
Short Ratio4.02
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.16%
Yearly Dividend1.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.46%
DP78.95%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years12
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)0%
PT rev (3m)7.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.52
Fwd PE 14.38
P/S 0.45
P/FCF 12.69
P/OCF 9.64
P/B 4.77
P/tB 12.6
EV/EBITDA 11.29
EPS(TTM)2.1
EY6.44%
EPS(NY)2.27
Fwd EY6.96%
FCF(TTM)2.57
FCFY7.88%
OCF(TTM)3.38
OCFY10.38%
SpS72.9
BVpS6.84
TBVpS2.59
PEG (NY)1.96
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.971 (-44.85%)
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 7.89
F-Score4
WACC8.64%
ROIC/WACC1.71
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 Y7.93%
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 Year41.91%
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

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KFORCE INC?

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.


What is the profitability of KFRC stock?

KFORCE INC (KFRC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for KFORCE INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KFORCE INC (KFRC) is expected to grow by 7.93% in the next year.


Is the dividend of KFORCE INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of KFORCE INC (KFRC) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 78.95%.