8.79 USD
+0.09 (+1.03%)
KELYB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While KELYB seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. 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.
KELYB had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KELYB has a worse Return On Assets (-6.56%) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -14.09%, KELYB is doing worse than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
KELYB has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.62%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KELYB outperforms 42.53% of its industry peers.
KELYB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.33%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.17%.
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
With a Operating Margin value of 1.65%, KELYB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same 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: 74.71% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KELYB is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for KELYB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KELYB has less shares outstanding
KELYB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KELYB has an Altman-Z score of 2.96. This is not the best score and indicates that KELYB is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KELYB has a Altman-Z score (2.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KELYB outperforms 77.01% of its industry peers.
KELYB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.11, KELYB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC8.15%
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.
KELYB has a Current ratio (1.59) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
KELYB has a Quick ratio (1.59) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
Measured over the past years, KELYB 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
KELYB is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.50% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.04% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-3.38%
EPS Next 2Y11.38%
EPS Next 3Y-0.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.74%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.55 indicates a rather cheap valuation of KELYB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KELYB indicates a rather cheap valuation: KELYB is cheaper than 94.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KELYB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
KELYB is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.08.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KELYB indicates a rather cheap valuation: KELYB is cheaper than 96.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KELYB to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.10), we can say KELYB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KELYB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KELYB is cheaper than 94.25% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 3.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.6
EPS Next 2Y11.38%
EPS Next 3Y-0.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KELYB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.48%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of KELYB dropped by -30.18% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
KELYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.07. 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 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.48% |
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
The earnings of KELYB are negative and hence is the payout ratio. KELYB will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-7%
EPS Next 2Y11.38%
EPS Next 3Y-0.5%
NASDAQ:KELYB (12/5/2025, 4:30:02 PM)
8.79
+0.09 (+1.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.44%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners3.34%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap310.64M
Revenue(TTM)4.39B
Net Income(TTM)-157.10M
Analysts83.64
Price Target19.23 (118.77%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.46
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.48% |
Yearly Dividend0.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.03%
DP-7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
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)-30.79%
PT rev (3m)-30.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-45.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-45.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-10.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.08 | ||
| P/S | 0.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.85 | ||
| P/B | 0.28 | ||
| P/tB | 0.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.41 |
EPS(TTM)1.93
EY21.96%
EPS(NY)2.85
Fwd EY32.46%
FCF(TTM)2.84
FCFY32.26%
OCF(TTM)3.08
OCFY35.09%
SpS124.3
BVpS31.55
TBVpS19.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.6
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 | 2.96 |
F-Score5
WACC8.15%
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-3.38%
EPS Next 2Y11.38%
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 Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.74%
Revenue Next 3Y1.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.19%
EBIT growth 3Y10.15%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.99%
EBIT Next Year154%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KELYB.
What is the valuation status for KELYB stock?
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.
How financially healthy is KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B?
The financial health rating of KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) is 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) is expected to decline by -3.38% in the next year.