10.85 USD
+1.1 (+11.28%)
Taking everything into account, KELYB scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KELYB was compared to 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. KELYB scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. KELYB is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KELYB was profitable.
In the past year KELYB had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years KELYB reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years KELYB 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KELYB has a Return On Assets of -6.56%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KELYB underperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -14.09%, KELYB is not doing good in the industry: 70.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
KELYB's Return On Invested Capital of 3.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KELYB outperforms 42.53% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KELYB is significantly below the industry average of 11.85%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.33%) for KELYB is below the current ROIC(3.62%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of KELYB (1.65%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KELYB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 20.43%, KELYB is not doing good in the industry: 72.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
KELYB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KELYB is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KELYB has less shares outstanding
KELYB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KELYB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.98 indicates that KELYB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.98, KELYB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
KELYB 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.
KELYB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.18. This is amongst the best in the industry. KELYB outperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that KELYB is not too dependend on debt financing.
KELYB has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.11) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC8.61%
2.3 Liquidity
KELYB has a Current Ratio of 1.59. This is a normal value and indicates that KELYB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.59, KELYB is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.32% of the companies in the same industry.
KELYB has a Quick Ratio of 1.59. This is a normal value and indicates that KELYB 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, KELYB is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KELYB have decreased strongly by -19.92% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, KELYB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.26% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.46% in the past year.
KELYB shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.15% yearly.
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.
KELYB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.04% yearly.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.62, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of KELYB.
91.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KELYB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.25, KELYB is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.05, the valuation of KELYB can be described as very cheap.
KELYB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KELYB is cheaper than 94.25% of the companies in the same industry.
KELYB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KELYB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KELYB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.45
EPS Next 2Y-11.66%
EPS Next 3Y-0.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KELYB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.31%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of KELYB has falen by -33.78%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
KELYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.48. KELYB pays more dividend than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
KELYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KELYB has a limited annual growth rate of 2.03%.
KELYB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
KELYB has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
KELYB has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-7%
EPS Next 2Y-11.66%
EPS Next 3Y-0.5%
NASDAQ:KELYB (1/13/2026, 12:32:56 PM)
10.85
+1.1 (+11.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners92.1%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.15%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap383.44M
Revenue(TTM)4.39B
Net Income(TTM)-157.10M
Analysts83.64
Price Target18.29 (68.57%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
Yearly Dividend0.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.03%
DP-7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
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)1.36%
PT rev (3m)-34.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-45.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-27.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.05 | ||
| P/S | 0.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.52 | ||
| P/B | 0.34 | ||
| P/tB | 0.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.73 |
EPS(TTM)1.93
EY17.79%
EPS(NY)1.79
Fwd EY16.54%
FCF(TTM)2.84
FCFY26.13%
OCF(TTM)3.08
OCFY28.43%
SpS124.3
BVpS31.55
TBVpS19.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.45
Graham Number37.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.98 |
F-Score5
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC0.42
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 -CL B / KELYB FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KELYB.
Can you provide the valuation status for KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of KELYB stock?
KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) is 5.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.34.
What is the financial health of KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) stock?
The financial health rating of KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) is 6 / 10.