BARRETT BUSINESS SVCS INC (BBSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:BBSI - US0684631080 - Common Stock
45.345 USD
-0.9 (-1.94%)
Taking everything into account, BBSI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BBSI was compared to 81 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While BBSI has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. While showing a medium growth rate, BBSI is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BBSI was profitable.
In the past year BBSI had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BBSI has always been profitable.
In multiple years BBSI reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BBSI (7.55%) is better than 74.07% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BBSI (23.85%) is better than 76.54% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.92%, BBSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.01% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BBSI is in line with the industry average of 12.93%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.92%) for BBSI is above the 3 year average (11.91%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.55% | ||
| ROE | 23.85% | ||
| ROIC | 13.92% |
ROA(3y)7%
ROA(5y)6.09%
ROE(3y)25.31%
ROE(5y)22.25%
ROIC(3y)11.91%
ROIC(5y)9.76%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.49%, BBSI is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.79% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BBSI has declined.
BBSI has a Operating Margin (5.25%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BBSI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 21.82%, BBSI is not doing good in the industry: 69.14% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BBSI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.49% | ||
| GM | 21.82% |
OM growth 3Y4.34%
OM growth 5Y-0.51%
PM growth 3Y5.11%
PM growth 5Y-2.01%
GM growth 3Y1.1%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BBSI is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BBSI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BBSI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for BBSI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
BBSI has an Altman-Z score of 3.97. This indicates that BBSI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BBSI (3.97) is better than 69.14% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for BBSI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.97 |
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC8.78%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.25 indicates that BBSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BBSI (1.25) is worse than 60.49% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.25 indicates that BBSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BBSI has a Quick ratio of 1.25. This is in the lower half of the industry: BBSI underperforms 60.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.25 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.23% over the past year.
BBSI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.90% yearly.
BBSI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.48%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.96% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.23%
EPS 3Y16.67%
EPS 5Y4.9%
EPS Q2Q%12.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.48%
Revenue growth 3Y6.21%
Revenue growth 5Y3.96%
Sales Q2Q%10.01%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.26% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, BBSI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.84%
EPS Next 2Y12.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.86%
Revenue Next 2Y4.28%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BBSI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.34.
BBSI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BBSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say BBSI is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.13, BBSI is valued on the expensive side.
BBSI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BBSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.87), we can say BBSI is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
61.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBSI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BBSI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
BBSI's earnings are expected to grow with 12.26% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.27
PEG (5Y)4.56
EPS Next 2Y12.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BBSI has a yearly dividend return of 0.68%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.09, BBSI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, BBSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BBSI decreases each year by -22.36%.
BBSI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
BBSI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.36%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years18
5.3 Sustainability
15.35% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BBSI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP15.35%
EPS Next 2Y12.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:BBSI (9/23/2025, 3:38:11 PM)
45.345
-0.9 (-1.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.43%
Inst Owner Change-7.36%
Ins Owners4.45%
Ins Owner Change1.98%
Market Cap1.16B
Analysts82
Price Target52.53 (15.85%)
Short Float %2.39%
Short Ratio3.57
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
Yearly Dividend0.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.36%
DP15.35%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)34.53%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.18%
Max EPS beat(2)69.24%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)18.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.18%
Max EPS beat(4)69.24%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)24.53%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)37.42%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)38.85%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.77%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.23%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.95%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.56%
PT rev (1m)10.16%
PT rev (3m)10.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.13 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 303.76 | ||
| P/B | 5.16 | ||
| P/tB | 6.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.6 |
EPS(TTM)2.03
EY4.48%
EPS(NY)2.5
Fwd EY5.52%
FCF(TTM)-0.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.15
OCFY0.33%
SpS46.68
BVpS8.79
TBVpS6.93
PEG (NY)2.27
PEG (5Y)4.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.55% | ||
| ROE | 23.85% | ||
| ROCE | 18.79% | ||
| ROIC | 13.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.7% | ||
| OM | 5.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.49% | ||
| GM | 21.82% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)7%
ROA(5y)6.09%
ROE(3y)25.31%
ROE(5y)22.25%
ROIC(3y)11.91%
ROIC(5y)9.76%
ROICexc(3y)19.77%
ROICexc(5y)16.02%
ROICexgc(3y)25.28%
ROICexgc(5y)20.16%
ROCE(3y)16.08%
ROCE(5y)13.18%
ROICexcg growth 3Y10.93%
ROICexcg growth 5Y13.42%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.86%
OM growth 3Y4.34%
OM growth 5Y-0.51%
PM growth 3Y5.11%
PM growth 5Y-2.01%
GM growth 3Y1.1%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.68
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 196.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 5.42% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.97 |
F-Score6
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC1.59
Cap/Depr(3y)203.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)183.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.11%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.23%
EPS 3Y16.67%
EPS 5Y4.9%
EPS Q2Q%12.9%
EPS Next Y9.84%
EPS Next 2Y12.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.48%
Revenue growth 3Y6.21%
Revenue growth 5Y3.96%
Sales Q2Q%10.01%
Revenue Next Year9.86%
Revenue Next 2Y4.28%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y11.96%
EBIT growth 3Y10.82%
EBIT growth 5Y3.44%
EBIT Next Year25.18%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-140.36%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-90.87%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-33.42%