KFORCE INC (KFRC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KFRC - US4937321010 - Common Stock
34.1 USD
-0.51 (-1.47%)
Taking everything into account, KFRC scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KFRC was compared to 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. KFRC has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. KFRC has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally KFRC also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make KFRC a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- KFRC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KFRC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- KFRC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years KFRC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.88%, KFRC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of KFRC (30.82%) is better than 87.36% of its industry peers.
- KFRC has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KFRC outperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
- KFRC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 26.18%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.85%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (16.17%) for KFRC is well below the 3 year average (26.18%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that KFRC had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.88% | ||
| ROE | 30.82% | ||
| ROIC | 16.17% |
ROA(3y)16.79%
ROA(5y)15.4%
ROE(3y)37.46%
ROE(5y)36.68%
ROIC(3y)26.18%
ROIC(5y)23.42%
1.3 Margins
- KFRC's Profit Margin of 3.04% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KFRC outperforms 54.02% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KFRC has declined.
- KFRC has a Operating Margin (4.26%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KFRC has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 27.14%, KFRC is not doing good in the industry: 62.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- KFRC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.04% | ||
| GM | 27.14% |
OM growth 3Y-9.74%
OM growth 5Y-2.22%
PM growth 3Y-9%
PM growth 5Y-18.07%
GM growth 3Y-1.75%
GM growth 5Y-1.32%
2. Health
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for KFRC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- KFRC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 8.04 indicates that KFRC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of KFRC (8.04) is better than 94.25% of its industry peers.
- KFRC has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.23. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- KFRC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.23. This is in the better half of the industry: KFRC outperforms 78.16% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49 indicates that KFRC is not too dependend on debt financing.
- KFRC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.49) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.04 |
ROIC/WACC1.9
WACC8.52%
2.3 Liquidity
- KFRC has a Current Ratio of 1.88. 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 1.88, KFRC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that KFRC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KFRC has a Quick ratio of 1.88. This is in the better half of the industry: KFRC outperforms 70.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- KFRC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.72%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.40% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, KFRC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.91% in the last year.
- KFRC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.85% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.72%
EPS 3Y-9.03%
EPS 5Y2.4%
EPS Q2Q%-16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.83%
Revenue growth 5Y0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-5.85%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.32% on average over the next years.
- KFRC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.47% yearly.
EPS Next Y-19%
EPS Next 2Y-6.4%
EPS Next 3Y2.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.59%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.47%
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 stable.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- KFRC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.02.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KFRC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KFRC is cheaper than 75.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KFRC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.54), we can say KFRC is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.52 indicates a correct valuation of KFRC.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KFRC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- KFRC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 77.01% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KFRC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 86.21% 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 | 11.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of KFRC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.25
EPS Next 2Y-6.4%
EPS Next 3Y2.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- KFRC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.67%, which is a nice return.
- KFRC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.48. 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 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.67% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of KFRC grows each year by 16.51%, 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)16.51%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- KFRC pays out 68.10% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of KFRC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP68.1%
EPS Next 2Y-6.4%
EPS Next 3Y2.32%
NYSE:KFRC (1/16/2026, 1:26:07 PM)
34.1
-0.51 (-1.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners95.34%
Inst Owner Change0.12%
Ins Owners4.15%
Ins Owner Change13.42%
Market Cap618.57M
Revenue(TTM)1.34B
Net Income(TTM)40.72M
Analysts78.33
Price Target37.61 (10.29%)
Short Float %6.31%
Short Ratio3.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.67% |
Yearly Dividend1.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.51%
DP68.1%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.27%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.78%
Max EPS beat(2)9.32%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.8%
Max EPS beat(4)9.32%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.93%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)1.24%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.59%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.67%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.67%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.93%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.93%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.61%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-17.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.52 | ||
| P/S | 0.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.71 | ||
| P/B | 4.68 | ||
| P/tB | 10.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.01 |
EPS(TTM)2.27
EY6.66%
EPS(NY)2.35
Fwd EY6.88%
FCF(TTM)2.91
FCFY8.54%
OCF(TTM)3.51
OCFY10.3%
SpS73.91
BVpS7.28
TBVpS3.39
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.25
Graham Number19.29
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.88% | ||
| ROE | 30.82% | ||
| ROCE | 22.13% | ||
| ROIC | 16.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.42% | ||
| OM | 4.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.04% | ||
| GM | 27.14% | ||
| FCFM | 3.94% |
ROA(3y)16.79%
ROA(5y)15.4%
ROE(3y)37.46%
ROE(5y)36.68%
ROIC(3y)26.18%
ROIC(5y)23.42%
ROICexc(3y)26.2%
ROICexc(5y)26.44%
ROICexgc(3y)31.83%
ROICexgc(5y)31.77%
ROCE(3y)35.81%
ROCE(5y)32.03%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.92%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.08%
ROICexc growth 5Y1%
OM growth 3Y-9.74%
OM growth 5Y-2.22%
PM growth 3Y-9%
PM growth 5Y-18.07%
GM growth 3Y-1.75%
GM growth 5Y-1.32%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover3.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 190.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 17.48 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.8% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.04 |
F-Score4
WACC8.52%
ROIC/WACC1.9
Cap/Depr(3y)155.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)146.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.48%
Profit Quality(3y)134.68%
Profit Quality(5y)135.17%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.72%
EPS 3Y-9.03%
EPS 5Y2.4%
EPS Q2Q%-16%
EPS Next Y-19%
EPS Next 2Y-6.4%
EPS Next 3Y2.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.83%
Revenue growth 5Y0.85%
Sales Q2Q%-5.85%
Revenue Next Year-5.59%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-25.33%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.4%
EBIT Next Year5.15%
EBIT Next 3Y8.89%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-26.89%
FCF growth 3Y6.04%
FCF growth 5Y7.13%
OCF growth 1Y-22.09%
OCF growth 3Y6.02%
OCF growth 5Y5.46%
KFORCE INC / KFRC FAQ
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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.
Can you provide the profitability details for KFORCE INC?
KFORCE INC (KFRC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KFRC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KFORCE INC (KFRC) is 15.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.68.
What is the financial health of KFORCE INC (KFRC) stock?
The financial health rating of KFORCE INC (KFRC) is 8 / 10.