KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:KELYB • US4881523074
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+0.27 (+1.93%)
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This KELYB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KELYB Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- KELYB had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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 -11.29%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KELYB underperforms 74.71% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -26.02%, KELYB is doing worse than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.09%, KELYB is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KELYB is significantly below the industry average of 12.78%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -11.29% | ||
| ROE | -26.02% | ||
| ROIC | 3.09% |
ROA(3y)-3.31%
ROA(5y)-1.39%
ROE(3y)-7.74%
ROE(5y)-3.33%
ROIC(3y)3.15%
ROIC(5y)3.07%
1.3 Margins
- With a Operating Margin value of 1.31%, KELYB is not doing good in the industry: 63.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- KELYB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KELYB's Gross Margin of 20.07% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KELYB is outperformed by 73.56% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KELYB has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 20.07% |
OM growth 3Y-2.35%
OM growth 5Y11.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
2. KELYB Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KELYB is destroying value.
- KELYB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- KELYB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- KELYB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.03 indicates that KELYB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.03, KELYB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- KELYB has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.89. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- KELYB's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KELYB outperforms 77.01% of its industry peers.
- KELYB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- KELYB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KELYB outperforms 64.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.03 |
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC8.11%
2.3 Liquidity
- KELYB has a Current Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that KELYB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of KELYB (1.54) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KELYB has a Quick Ratio of 1.54. 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 1.54, KELYB is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 |
3. KELYB Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- KELYB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -44.78%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.07% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.87% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.20% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.78%
EPS 3Y-1.77%
EPS 5Y-2.07%
EPS Q2Q%-80.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.87%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.2%
Sales Q2Q%-11.91%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.04% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, KELYB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-14.84%
EPS Next 2Y27.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.26%
Revenue Next 2Y0.07%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. KELYB Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.24, the valuation of KELYB can be described as reasonable.
- 77.01% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KELYB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.70. KELYB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.19, KELYB is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KELYB is valued a bit cheaper than 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- KELYB is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KELYB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KELYB is cheaper than 87.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KELYB indicates a rather cheap valuation: KELYB is cheaper than 94.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KELYB's earnings are expected to grow with 27.04% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. KELYB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KELYB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.21%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- KELYB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.65. KELYB pays more dividend than 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KELYB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.21% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KELYB has a limited annual growth rate of 0.84%.
- 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)0.84%
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.
- KELYB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-4.33%
EPS Next 2Y27.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
KELYB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
14.27
+0.27 (+1.93%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners87.91%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners3.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap488.18M
Revenue(TTM)4.25B
Net Income(TTM)-254.10M
Analysts83.64
Price Target23.73 (66.29%)
Short Float %0.04%
Short Ratio0.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.21% |
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.84%
DP-4.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-25 2026-02-25 (0.075)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-61.09%
Min EPS beat(2)-64.29%
Max EPS beat(2)-57.89%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-38.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-64.29%
Max EPS beat(4)-3.8%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-10.65%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)6.83%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)6%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.48%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.48%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.19%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.35%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.44%
PT rev (1m)29.11%
PT rev (3m)31.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-82.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-82.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)-39.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)-39.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.19 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.98 | ||
| P/B | 0.5 | ||
| P/tB | 0.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
EPS(TTM)1.27
EY8.9%
EPS(NY)1.08
Fwd EY7.58%
FCF(TTM)3.34
FCFY23.37%
OCF(TTM)3.58
OCFY25.11%
SpS124.26
BVpS28.54
TBVpS16.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number28.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -11.29% | ||
| ROE | -26.02% | ||
| ROCE | 3.91% | ||
| ROIC | 3.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.56% | ||
| OM | 1.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 20.07% | ||
| FCFM | 2.68% |
ROA(3y)-3.31%
ROA(5y)-1.39%
ROE(3y)-7.74%
ROE(5y)-3.33%
ROIC(3y)3.15%
ROIC(5y)3.07%
ROICexc(3y)3.3%
ROICexc(5y)3.27%
ROICexgc(3y)4.59%
ROICexgc(5y)4.38%
ROCE(3y)3.99%
ROCE(5y)3.89%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.18%
OM growth 3Y-2.35%
OM growth 5Y11.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.04 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 20.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 124.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.03 |
F-Score5
WACC8.11%
ROIC/WACC0.38
Cap/Depr(3y)30.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)33.26%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.25%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.78%
EPS 3Y-1.77%
EPS 5Y-2.07%
EPS Q2Q%-80.49%
EPS Next Y-14.84%
EPS Next 2Y27.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.87%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.05%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.2%
Sales Q2Q%-11.91%
Revenue Next Year-4.26%
Revenue Next 2Y0.07%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-20.63%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.28%
EBIT growth 5Y9.9%
EBIT Next Year66.47%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y622.15%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-7.72%
OCF growth 1Y355.76%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-8%
KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B / KELYB Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KELYB.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KELLY SERVICES INC -CL B (KELYB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 11.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.5.
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 7 / 10.