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KELYA

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Kelly Services, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $526M · Avg Vol: $6M/d

90
StockRank
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Q
41
V
68
M
78
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-24.1%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
2.0%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Kelly Services staffs temporary and professional workers in the US, and it carries a weak quality score (Q41) on very thin staffing margins with revenue under pressure from a soft hiring market. The strong momentum reflects a rebound off a low base rather than restored economics. Nothing adverse is known, so this is a flag.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Kelly Services, Inc. is a global leader in workforce solutions, providing a comprehensive range of staffing, talent acquisition, and consulting services across diverse industries. The company's competitive moat is built on its extensive global network, deep industry expertise, and ability to connect businesses with specialized talent. Kelly Services is a prominent human capital partner, addressing evolving workforce needs and challenges.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue5.0B4.8B4.3B4.3B-5.0%4.1B4.1B4.2B-0.2%
EPS-1.640.99-0.02-7.24-7.60
Shares37.5M35.3M34.9M34.2M-8.8%31.4M
Debt70.4M51.3M302.6M159.1M31.2%183.9M
Equity1.3B1.3B1.2B976.5M-8.0%
Op CF-76.3M76.7M26.9M122.6M26.4%73.3M
Inv CF167.5M-14.1M-361.6M22.3M
Fin CF-50.6M-59.6M214.8M-161.1M
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PRICE (1Y)+25.9%
11.0112.1113.2114.3115.41Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$15.16
RSI (14)
77.6
52W High
$15.89
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
41
ROIC
-4.6%9.7
ROE
-24.1%5.4
GP/Assets
36.1%86.5
Op. Margin
0.4%18.4
FCF/Assets
5.3%65.9
Piotroski
533.0
Int. Cover
-5.4x7.3
D/E Ratio
0.19x65.6
Current Ratio
1.59x44.7
Value
68
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
8.8x65.7
P/FCF
4.4x91.3
P/B
0.5x92.7
P/S
0.1x97.4
Div Yield
2.0%44.9
Momentum
78
52W High %
95%90.3
RS 6M
41%93.2
SMA 50/200
1.20x85.6
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%79.8
EPS Rev 12W
+2.2%77.9
EPS Improve
+122%73.9
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$526M
P/E (Forward)
9.0x
Gross Margin
19.7%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
KELYAKelly Services, Inc.(you)$526M90STRONG BUY
KFRCKforce Inc.$983M89STRONG BUY
HQIHireQuest, Inc.$180M90STRONG BUY
BBSIBarrett Business Services, Inc.$976M69BUY
MHHMastech Digital, Inc.$93M91STRONG BUY
MANManpowerGroup Inc.$2.4B82STRONG BUY
TNETTriNet Group, Inc.$2.8B79BUY
KFYKorn Ferry$4.0B97STRONG BUY
TBITrueBlue, Inc.$234M53HOLD
BGSFBGSF, Inc.$59M69BUY

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.6x · Gross margin 28.6%

Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) — Stock Score Summary

Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 90/100 based on Quality (41/100), Value (68/100), and Momentum (78/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Kelly Services staffs temporary and professional workers in the US, and it carries a weak quality score (Q41) on very thin staffing margins with revenue under pressure from a soft hiring market. The strong momentum reflects a rebound off a low base rather than restored economics. Nothing adverse is known, so this is a flag.

Kelly Services, Inc. is a global leader in workforce solutions, providing a comprehensive range of staffing, talent acquisition, and consulting services across diverse industries. The company's competitive moat is built on its extensive global network, deep industry expertise, and ability to connect businesses with specialized talent. Kelly Services is a prominent human capital partner, addressing evolving workforce needs and challenges.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$15.16
Market Cap$526M
P/E (Forward)8.99
Price/Book0.55
Return on Equity-24.1%
Return on Invested Capital-4.6%
Debt/Equity0.19x
Gross Margin19.7%
Operating Margin0.4%
Revenue Growth-10.7%
Dividend Yield2.0%
Free Cash Flow$120M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kelly Services, Inc.’s (KELYA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) is 90/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (41), Value (68), and Momentum (78) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Kelly Services, Inc. have an economic moat?
Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) has a Quality factor score of 41/100. 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 Kelly Services, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 90/100. 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 Kelly Services, Inc. in?
Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Staffing & Employment Services industry (United States).