What is Kelly Services, Inc.'s (KELYB) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYB) is 42/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (37), Value (48), and Momentum (50) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Kelly Services, Inc. have an economic moat?

Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYB) 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 financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Kelly Services, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYB) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 42/100. 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. (KELYB) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Staffing & Employment Services industry (United States).

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KELYB

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Kelly Services, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $808M · Avg Vol: $15K/d

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P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

-24.3%

D/E

0.1x

Dividend %

1.3%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Kelly Services, Inc. is a global leader in workforce solutions, providing a comprehensive range of services including temporary staffing, permanent placement, executive search, and outsourcing across diverse industries. The company's competitive moat is its extensive global network, strong brand recognition, and a broad portfolio of specialized talent solutions that cater to complex client needs. This established presence and diversified service offering solidify its position as a key partner in talent acquisition and management.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	5.0B	4.8B	4.3B	4.3B	-5.0%	4.1B	4.1B	4.3B	0.0%
EPS	-18.66	10.61	-0.21	-75.11	—	-7.77	—	—	—
Shares	3.3M	3.3M	3.3M	3.3M	0.0%	3.3M	—	—	—
Debt	70.4M	51.3M	302.6M	159.1M	31.2%	128.7M	—	—	—
Equity	1.3B	1.3B	1.2B	976.5M	-8.0%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	-76.3M	76.7M	26.9M	122.6M	26.4%	27.1M	—	—	—
Inv CF	167.5M	-14.1M	-361.6M	22.3M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-50.6M	-59.6M	214.8M	-161.1M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+1.2%

SMA 50SMA 200

$23.27

RSI (14)

46.2

52W High

$123.42

From 52W High

0.2%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

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

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

12.6x47.6

P/FCF

39.4x29.7

P/B

0.8x84.3

P/S

0.2x95.5

Div Yield

1.3%33.5

Momentum

52W High %

19%1.1

RS 6M

60%94.4

SMA 50/200

1.41x97.8

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—N/A

Q Growth

-40%12.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$808M

P/E (Forward)

—

Gross Margin

19.7%

SECTOR PEERS

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

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
KELYB	Kelly Services, Inc.(you)	$808M	42	Hold
BBSI	Barrett Business Services, Inc.	$833M	49	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
BGSF	BGSF, Inc.	$58M	33	Sell
TNET	TriNet Group, Inc.	$3.2B	82	Strong Buy
HQI	HireQuest, Inc.	$228M	93	Strong Buy

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

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

Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYB) has a MoatMap StockRank of 42/100 based on Quality (37/100), Value (48/100), and Momentum (50/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$23.27
Market Cap	$808M
Price/Book	0.82
Return on Equity	-24.3%
Return on Invested Capital	-6.3%
Debt/Equity	0.13x
Gross Margin	19.7%
Operating Margin	1.9%
Revenue Growth	-5.8%
Dividend Yield	1.3%
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 (KELYB) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYB) is 42/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (37), Value (48), and Momentum (50) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Kelly Services, Inc. have an economic moat?: Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYB) 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. (KELYB) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 42/100. 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. (KELYB) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Staffing & Employment Services industry (United States).