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KELYA

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Kelly Services, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $600M · Avg Vol: $5M/d

76
StockRank
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Q
37
V
56
M
78
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-24.3%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
1.8%
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%4.1B4.1B4.3B0.0%
EPS-1.640.99-0.02-7.24-7.77
Shares37.5M35.3M34.9M34.2M-8.8%31.4M
Debt70.4M51.3M302.6M159.1M31.2%128.7M
Equity1.3B1.3B1.2B976.5M-8.0%
Op CF-76.3M76.7M26.9M122.6M26.4%27.1M
Inv CF167.5M-14.1M-361.6M22.3M
Fin CF-50.6M-59.6M214.8M-161.1M
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PRICE (1Y)+0.9%
14.8415.4516.0616.6717.28Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$15.96
RSI (14)
41.9
52W High
$17.67
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
37
ROIC
-6.3%8.0
ROE
-24.3%5.1
GP/Assets
35.5%83.9
Op. Margin
1.9%20.8
FCF/Assets
0.9%34.5
Piotroski
534.1
Int. Cover
-10.0x4.8
D/E Ratio
0.13x70.1
Current Ratio
1.50x40.2
Value
56
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
9.6x61.8
P/FCF
29.3x39.8
P/B
0.6x91.9
P/S
0.1x97.1
Div Yield
1.8%43.7
Momentum
78
52W High %
90%80.7
RS 6M
67%95.2
SMA 50/200
1.39x97.5
EPS Rev 4W
+6.4%90.1
EPS Rev 12W
+6.4%86.4
EPS Improve
+123%74.7
Q Growth
-40%12.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$600M
P/E (Forward)
9.3x
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)$600M76Buy
KFRCKforce Inc.$1.0B78Buy
BBSIBarrett Business Services, Inc.$833M49Hold
TBITrueBlue, Inc.$326M54Hold
HQIHireQuest, Inc.$228M93Strong Buy
MHHMastech Digital, Inc.$90M77Buy
TNETTriNet Group, Inc.$3.2B82Strong Buy
MANManpowerGroup Inc.$2.9B66Buy
NSPInsperity, Inc.$2.0B50Hold
KFYKorn Ferry$4.4B90Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 8.9% · P/E 27.5x · Gross margin 29.4%

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

Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 76/100 based on Quality (37/100), Value (56/100), and Momentum (78/100) factor scores. The current signal is 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$15.96
Market Cap$600M
P/E (Forward)9.26
Price/Book0.60
Return on Equity-24.3%
Return on Invested Capital-6.3%
Debt/Equity0.13x
Gross Margin19.7%
Operating Margin1.9%
Revenue Growth-5.8%
Dividend Yield1.8%
Free Cash Flow$21M

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 76/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (37), Value (56), and Momentum (78) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Kelly Services, Inc. have an economic moat?
Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) has a Quality factor score of 37/100. 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 Buy, based on a StockRank of 76/100. 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).