KFORCE INC (KFRC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KFRC • US4937321010
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This KFRC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KFRC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- KFRC had positive earnings in the past year.
- KFRC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- KFRC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- KFRC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- KFRC has a Return On Assets of 9.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: KFRC outperforms 78.16% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of KFRC (27.95%) is better than 85.06% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.78%, KFRC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KFRC is significantly above the industry average of 12.57%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (14.78%) for KFRC is well below the 3 year average (20.44%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that KFRC had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.52% | ||
| ROE | 27.95% | ||
| ROIC | 14.78% |
ROA(3y)13.56%
ROA(5y)14.97%
ROE(3y)32.98%
ROE(5y)36.05%
ROIC(3y)20.44%
ROIC(5y)23.56%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 2.62%, KFRC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KFRC has declined.
- KFRC's Operating Margin of 3.77% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KFRC outperforms 47.13% of its industry peers.
- KFRC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- KFRC has a Gross Margin of 27.19%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KFRC underperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
- KFRC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.62% | ||
| GM | 27.19% |
OM growth 3Y-18%
OM growth 5Y-8.09%
PM growth 3Y-15.91%
PM growth 5Y-8.14%
GM growth 3Y-2.45%
GM growth 5Y-0.83%
2. KFRC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- KFRC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KFRC has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for KFRC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- KFRC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 7.79 indicates that KFRC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- KFRC has a Altman-Z score of 7.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. KFRC outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
- KFRC has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.42. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- KFRC's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.42 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KFRC outperforms 71.26% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that KFRC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- KFRC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.53) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for KFRC, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.79 |
ROIC/WACC1.69
WACC8.76%
2.3 Liquidity
- KFRC has a Current Ratio of 1.78. This is a normal value and indicates that KFRC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- KFRC has a Current ratio of 1.78. This is in the better half of the industry: KFRC outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
- KFRC has a Quick Ratio of 1.78. This is a normal value and indicates that KFRC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of KFRC (1.78) is better than 63.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.78 |
3. KFRC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- KFRC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.64%.
- Measured over the past years, KFRC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -4.47% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, KFRC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.43% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, KFRC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.00% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.64%
EPS 3Y-20.94%
EPS 5Y-4.47%
EPS Q2Q%-28.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-1%
Sales Q2Q%-3.42%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, KFRC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.59% on average per year.
- KFRC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.83%
EPS Next 2Y15.19%
EPS Next 3Y15.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.04%
Revenue Next 2Y2.66%
Revenue Next 3Y3.45%
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.
- 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. KFRC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.50 indicates a correct valuation of KFRC.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KFRC is valued a bit cheaper than 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- KFRC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.88.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.52, the valuation of KFRC can be described as correct.
- KFRC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KFRC is cheaper than 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- KFRC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KFRC is valued a bit cheaper than 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- KFRC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KFRC is cheaper than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KFRC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- KFRC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as KFRC's earnings are expected to grow with 15.59% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.19%
EPS Next 3Y15.59%
5. KFRC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KFRC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.09%, which is a nice return.
- KFRC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.81. KFRC pays more dividend than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- KFRC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.09% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of KFRC grows each year by 14.46%, which is quite nice.
- KFRC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- KFRC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.46%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- KFRC pays out 78.95% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of KFRC is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP78.95%
EPS Next 2Y15.19%
EPS Next 3Y15.59%
KFRC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
28.36
-0.34 (-1.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners94.9%
Inst Owner Change-3.27%
Ins Owners4.7%
Ins Owner Change13.77%
Market Cap517.00M
Revenue(TTM)1.33B
Net Income(TTM)34.83M
Analysts78.33
Price Target40.29 (42.07%)
Short Float %6.33%
Short Ratio4.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.09% |
Yearly Dividend1.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.46%
DP78.95%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.4)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.98%
Max EPS beat(2)9.32%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.31%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.98%
Max EPS beat(4)9.32%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.61%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)0.47%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.08%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.05%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.69%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.79%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.66%
PT rev (1m)2.93%
PT rev (3m)7.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.52 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.39 | ||
| P/B | 4.15 | ||
| P/tB | 10.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.56 |
EPS(TTM)2.1
EY7.4%
EPS(NY)2.26
Fwd EY7.98%
FCF(TTM)2.57
FCFY9.05%
OCF(TTM)3.38
OCFY11.92%
SpS72.9
BVpS6.84
TBVpS2.59
PEG (NY)1.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.97
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.52% | ||
| ROE | 27.95% | ||
| ROCE | 19.88% | ||
| ROIC | 14.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.91% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.61% | ||
| OM | 3.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.62% | ||
| GM | 27.19% | ||
| FCFM | 3.52% |
ROA(3y)13.56%
ROA(5y)14.97%
ROE(3y)32.98%
ROE(5y)36.05%
ROIC(3y)20.44%
ROIC(5y)23.56%
ROICexc(3y)20.5%
ROICexc(5y)25.42%
ROICexgc(3y)26.38%
ROICexgc(5y)31.44%
ROCE(3y)27.49%
ROCE(5y)31.68%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.77%
OM growth 3Y-18%
OM growth 5Y-8.09%
PM growth 3Y-15.91%
PM growth 5Y-8.14%
GM growth 3Y-2.45%
GM growth 5Y-0.83%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover3.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 267.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.12% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.33 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 110.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 134.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.79 |
F-Score4
WACC8.76%
ROIC/WACC1.69
Cap/Depr(3y)183.42%
Cap/Depr(5y)175.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.61%
Profit Quality(3y)142.92%
Profit Quality(5y)125.37%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.64%
EPS 3Y-20.94%
EPS 5Y-4.47%
EPS Q2Q%-28.33%
EPS Next Y7.83%
EPS Next 2Y15.19%
EPS Next 3Y15.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-1%
Sales Q2Q%-3.42%
Revenue Next Year1.04%
Revenue Next 2Y2.66%
Revenue Next 3Y3.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-28.76%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.62%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.01%
EBIT Next Year40.98%
EBIT Next 3Y22.17%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-40.98%
FCF growth 3Y-17.28%
FCF growth 5Y-14.54%
OCF growth 1Y-29.04%
OCF growth 3Y-12.11%
OCF growth 5Y-10.81%
KFORCE INC / KFRC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KFORCE INC (KFRC) is 13.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.15.
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The financial health rating of KFORCE INC (KFRC) is 7 / 10.