What is Barrett Business Services, Inc.'s (BBSI) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) is 49/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (63), Value (37), and Momentum (44) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Barrett Business Services, Inc. have an economic moat?

Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Barrett Business Services, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 49/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Barrett Business Services, Inc. in?

Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Staffing & Employment Services industry (United States).

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Barrett Business Services, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $833M · Avg Vol: $8M/d

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P/E (TTM)

25.3x

ROE

16.3%

D/E

0.1x

Dividend %

0.9%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) provides comprehensive business management solutions, including professional employer organization (PEO) and staffing services, primarily to small and medium-sized businesses. The company offers integrated payroll, human resources, workers' compensation, and benefits administration services, allowing clients to streamline operations. BBSI's high-touch, localized service model and expertise in regulatory compliance distinguish it as a vital partner for SMBs seeking to optimize their workforce management.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	—	1.1B	1.1B	1.1B	1.2B	5.6%	1.3B	1.3B	1.4B	4.7%
EPS	1.26	1.66	1.88	2.03	2.13	14.0%	1.34	1.75	2.07	-1.3%
Shares	—	27.5M	26.3M	25.8M	25.2M	-8.4%	24.2M	—	—	—
Debt	—	21.2M	21.2M	21.4M	24.5M	4.9%	24.5M	—	—	—
Equity	—	177.8M	199.1M	221.4M	241.0M	10.7%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	—	27.8M	67.2M	10.1M	66.0M	33.4%	36.6M	—	—	—
Inv CF	—	61.2M	-55.2M	38.8M	30.8M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	—	-60.2M	-44.6M	-41.1M	-53.0M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-20.6%

SMA 50SMA 200

$32.53

RSI (14)

43.9

52W High

$47.17

From 52W High

0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

16.3%79.9

ROE

16.3%78.8

GP/Assets

33.5%82.0

Op. Margin

4.8%34.0

FCF/Assets

2.0%42.5

Piotroski

534.1

Int. Cover

50.0x88.3

D/E Ratio

0.12x71.6

Current Ratio

1.14x20.4

Value

P/E (TTM)

25.3x39.0

EV/EBITDA

13.8x42.7

P/FCF

53.7x22.9

P/B

4.0x25.1

P/S

0.6x75.8

Div Yield

0.9%25.4

Momentum

52W High %

69%38.7

RS 6M

6%73.3

SMA 50/200

1.08x73.7

EPS Rev 4W

-5.8%5.6

EPS Rev 12W

-5.8%11.4

EPS Improve

+51%55.1

Q Growth

-30%16.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$833M

P/E (Forward)

16.7x

Gross Margin

20.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of BBSI are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
BBSI	Barrett Business Services, Inc.(you)	$833M	49	Hold
KELYB	Kelly Services, Inc.	$808M	42	Hold
NSP	Insperity, Inc.	$2.0B	50	Hold
TBI	TrueBlue, Inc.	$326M	54	Hold
KFRC	Kforce Inc.	$1.0B	78	Buy
RHI	Robert Half Inc.	$4.6B	54	Hold
MAN	ManpowerGroup Inc.	$2.9B	66	Buy
TNET	TriNet Group, Inc.	$3.2B	82	Strong Buy
BGSF	BGSF, Inc.	$58M	33	Sell
HQI	HireQuest, Inc.	$228M	93	Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.6x · Gross margin 29.3%

Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI): Stock Score Summary

Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 49/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (44/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$32.53
Market Cap	$833M
P/E (TTM)	25.31
P/E (Forward)	16.75
Price/Book	4.01
Return on Equity	16.3%
Return on Invested Capital	16.3%
Debt/Equity	0.12x
Gross Margin	20.6%
Operating Margin	4.8%
Revenue Growth	3.8%
Dividend Yield	0.9%
Free Cash Flow	$16M

Barrett Business Services, Inc. operates in the Staffing & Employment Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barrett Business Services, Inc.’s (BBSI) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) is 49/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (37), and Momentum (44) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Barrett Business Services, Inc. have an economic moat?: Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Barrett Business Services, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 49/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Barrett Business Services, Inc. in?: Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Staffing & Employment Services industry (United States).