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KELLY SERVICES INC -A (KELYA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:KELYA - US4881522084 - Common Stock

8.59 USD
+0.09 (+1.06%)
Last: 12/8/2025, 8:21:45 PM
8.59 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/8/2025, 8:21:45 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KELYA. KELYA was compared to 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. The financial health of KELYA is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. KELYA is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KELYA was profitable.
KELYA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KELYA reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years KELYA 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
KELYA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKELYA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -6.56%, KELYA is not doing good in the industry: 72.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -14.09%, KELYA is doing worse than 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
KELYA has a Return On Invested Capital (3.62%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KELYA is significantly below the industry average of 12.13%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.62%) for KELYA is above the 3 year average (3.33%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.56%
ROE -14.09%
ROIC 3.62%
ROA(3y)-0.33%
ROA(5y)0.31%
ROE(3y)-0.73%
ROE(5y)0.68%
ROIC(3y)3.33%
ROIC(5y)2.79%
KELYA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKELYA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.65%, KELYA is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.53% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KELYA has remained more or less at the same level.
KELYA's Gross Margin of 20.43% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KELYA is outperformed by 73.56% of its industry peers.
KELYA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.65%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 20.43%
OM growth 3Y14.85%
OM growth 5Y-0.87%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.86%
GM growth 5Y2.42%
KELYA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKELYA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KELYA is destroying value.
KELYA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
KELYA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KELYA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
KELYA Yearly Shares OutstandingKELYA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
KELYA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKELYA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

KELYA has an Altman-Z score of 2.96. This is not the best score and indicates that KELYA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KELYA has a Altman-Z score (2.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
KELYA has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.18. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KELYA (1.18) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that KELYA is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KELYA (0.11) is better than 65.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 1.18
Altman-Z 2.96
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC8.23%
KELYA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKELYA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.59 indicates that KELYA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KELYA has a Current ratio (1.59) which is in line with its industry peers.
KELYA has a Quick Ratio of 1.59. This is a normal value and indicates that KELYA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.59, KELYA is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.59
Quick Ratio 1.59
KELYA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKELYA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for KELYA have decreased strongly by -19.92% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.26% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.46% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, KELYA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.15% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.92%
EPS 3Y15.06%
EPS 5Y1.26%
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.15%
Sales Q2Q%-9.93%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.50% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, KELYA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-29.8%
EPS Next 2Y-11.66%
EPS Next 3Y-0.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.27%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
KELYA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKELYA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
KELYA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKELYA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

KELYA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.45.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KELYA indicates a rather cheap valuation: KELYA is cheaper than 95.40% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KELYA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
KELYA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.79.
KELYA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KELYA is cheaper than 95.40% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KELYA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.56), we can say KELYA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.45
Fwd PE 4.79
KELYA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKELYA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

KELYA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KELYA is cheaper than 95.40% of the companies in the same industry.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KELYA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.03
EV/EBITDA 3.35
KELYA Per share dataKELYA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.52
EPS Next 2Y-11.66%
EPS Next 3Y-0.5%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KELYA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.45%.
In the last 3 months the price of KELYA has falen by -37.02%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.12, KELYA pays a better dividend. On top of this KELYA pays more dividend than 88.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KELYA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.45%

5.2 History

The dividend of KELYA has a limited annual growth rate of 2.03%.
KELYA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
KELYA has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
KELYA Yearly Dividends per shareKELYA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of KELYA are negative and hence is the payout ratio. KELYA will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-7%
EPS Next 2Y-11.66%
EPS Next 3Y-0.5%
KELYA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKELYA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

KELLY SERVICES INC -A

NASDAQ:KELYA (12/8/2025, 8:21:45 PM)

After market: 8.59 0 (0%)

8.59

+0.09 (+1.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/bmo
Inst Owners92.05%
Inst Owner Change0.78%
Ins Owners3.15%
Ins Owner Change4.37%
Market Cap303.57M
Revenue(TTM)4.39B
Net Income(TTM)-157.10M
Analysts83.64
Price Target18.02 (109.78%)
Short Float %2.8%
Short Ratio2.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.45%
Yearly Dividend0.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.03%
DP-7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date11-19 2025-11-19 (0.075)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-30.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-57.89%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.8%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-57.89%
Max EPS beat(4)73.07%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)4.95%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)8.75%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)17.61%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.69%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.6%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.28%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.61%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.76%
PT rev (1m)-32.05%
PT rev (3m)-32.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-45.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-45.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-27.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-28.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-10.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.45
Fwd PE 4.79
P/S 0.07
P/FCF 3.03
P/OCF 2.79
P/B 0.27
P/tB 0.45
EV/EBITDA 3.35
EPS(TTM)1.93
EY22.47%
EPS(NY)1.79
Fwd EY20.89%
FCF(TTM)2.84
FCFY33.01%
OCF(TTM)3.08
OCFY35.91%
SpS124.3
BVpS31.55
TBVpS19.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.52
Graham Number37.02
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.56%
ROE -14.09%
ROCE 4.58%
ROIC 3.62%
ROICexc 3.69%
ROICexgc 5.12%
OM 1.65%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 20.43%
FCFM 2.28%
ROA(3y)-0.33%
ROA(5y)0.31%
ROE(3y)-0.73%
ROE(5y)0.68%
ROIC(3y)3.33%
ROIC(5y)2.79%
ROICexc(3y)3.58%
ROICexc(5y)3.03%
ROICexgc(3y)4.82%
ROICexgc(5y)3.87%
ROCE(3y)4.21%
ROCE(5y)3.54%
ROICexgc growth 3Y17.31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.18%
OM growth 3Y14.85%
OM growth 5Y-0.87%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.86%
GM growth 5Y2.42%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.84
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 1.18
Debt/EBITDA 1.02
Cap/Depr 20.23%
Cap/Sales 0.2%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 93.8%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.59
Quick Ratio 1.59
Altman-Z 2.96
F-Score5
WACC8.23%
ROIC/WACC0.44
Cap/Depr(3y)36.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)42.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.28%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.92%
EPS 3Y15.06%
EPS 5Y1.26%
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
EPS Next Y-29.8%
EPS Next 2Y-11.66%
EPS Next 3Y-0.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.15%
Sales Q2Q%-9.93%
Revenue Next Year-1.27%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.19%
EBIT growth 3Y10.15%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.99%
EBIT Next Year97.28%
EBIT Next 3Y35.37%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y100.4%
FCF growth 3Y-40.18%
FCF growth 5Y-28.1%
OCF growth 1Y58.43%
OCF growth 3Y-31.85%
OCF growth 5Y-23.43%

KELLY SERVICES INC -A / KELYA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KELLY SERVICES INC -A (KELYA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KELYA.


What is the valuation status of KELLY SERVICES INC -A (KELYA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to KELLY SERVICES INC -A (KELYA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for KELLY SERVICES INC -A?

KELLY SERVICES INC -A (KELYA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KELYA stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KELLY SERVICES INC -A (KELYA) is 4.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.27.


Can you provide the financial health for KELYA stock?

The financial health rating of KELLY SERVICES INC -A (KELYA) is 5 / 10.