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

MoatMap's StockRank for Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) is 70/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (68), Value (40), and Momentum (56) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

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

Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) has a Quality factor score of 68/100. 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 Buy, based on a StockRank of 70/100. 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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BBSI

BUY

Barrett Business Services, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $976M · Avg Vol: $9M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

26.2x

ROE

19.4%

D/E

0.1x

Dividend %

0.8%

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	5.4%
EPS	1.26	1.66	1.88	2.03	2.13	14.0%	1.53	1.92	2.20	1.7%
Shares	—	27.5M	26.3M	25.8M	25.2M	-8.4%	24.6M	—	—	—
Debt	—	21.2M	21.2M	21.4M	24.5M	4.9%	25.6M	—	—	—
Equity	—	177.8M	199.1M	221.4M	241.0M	10.7%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	—	27.8M	67.2M	10.1M	66.0M	33.4%	38.7M	—	—	—
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)+18.5%

SMA 50SMA 200

$40.50

RSI (14)

70.1

52W High

$49.26

From 52W High

0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

19.2%88.6

ROE

19.4%85.2

GP/Assets

33.6%84.5

Op. Margin

-2.1%13.5

FCF/Assets

6.3%71.6

Piotroski

533.0

Int. Cover

50.0x87.1

D/E Ratio

0.12x72.2

Current Ratio

1.16x22.4

Value

P/E (TTM)

26.2x39.1

EV/EBITDA

14.4x40.2

P/FCF

19.9x51.4

P/B

4.8x18.4

P/S

0.8x70.0

Div Yield

0.8%17.9

Momentum

52W High %

82%64.7

RS 6M

-1%68.1

SMA 50/200

1.01x53.9

EPS Rev 4W

0.0%79.8

EPS Rev 12W

-3.3%23.1

EPS Improve

+41%46.7

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$976M

P/E (Forward)

18.6x

Gross Margin

20.8%

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)	$976M	70	BUY
KELYB	Kelly Services, Inc.	$760M	59	HOLD
KFRC	Kforce Inc.	$983M	91	STRONG BUY
RHI	Robert Half Inc.	$3.6B	71	BUY
MAN	ManpowerGroup Inc.	$2.4B	84	STRONG BUY
TNET	TriNet Group, Inc.	$2.8B	82	STRONG BUY
NSP	Insperity, Inc.	$1.8B	40	HOLD
TBI	TrueBlue, Inc.	$234M	54	HOLD
KFY	Korn Ferry	$4.0B	97	STRONG BUY
HQI	HireQuest, Inc.	$180M	92	STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.7x · Gross margin 28.6%

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

Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 70/100 based on Quality (68/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (56/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$40.50
Market Cap	$976M
P/E (TTM)	26.18
P/E (Forward)	18.63
Price/Book	4.78
Return on Equity	19.4%
Return on Invested Capital	19.2%
Debt/Equity	0.12x
Gross Margin	20.8%
Operating Margin	-2.1%
Revenue Growth	4.9%
Dividend Yield	0.8%
Free Cash Flow	$49M

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 70/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (68), Value (40), and Momentum (56) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Barrett Business Services, Inc. have an economic moat?: Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) has a Quality factor score of 68/100. 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 Buy, based on a StockRank of 70/100. 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).