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KFRC

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Kforce Inc. · Industrials · United States · $983M · Avg Vol: $14M/d

91
StockRank
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Q
71
V
39
M
80
P/E (TTM)
29.4x
ROE
27.1%
D/E
0.9x
Dividend %
2.7%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Kforce staffs technology and finance professionals in the US, with a good quality score (Q71) and strong momentum, but revenue has been declining for multiple periods as corporate technology hiring stayed weak, and the value score is expensive (V42). The momentum reflects hope of a hiring recovery rather than delivered results. Nothing adverse is known, so this is a flag.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Kforce Inc. is a professional staffing and consulting firm specializing in technology and finance & accounting talent solutions, connecting skilled professionals with client companies across the US. The company benefits from a strong network of clients and a deep talent pool in high-demand technology and finance sectors, supported by industry expertise. Kforce is a leading national provider of flexible and permanent staffing solutions, positioned to capitalize on the ongoing demand for specialized talent and workforce flexibility.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.7B1.5B1.4B1.3B-8.1%1.3B1.4B1.4B3.6%
EPS3.503.683.132.621.90-14.2%1.972.342.8622.7%
Shares20.5M19.5M19.2M18.4M-10.5%17.8M
Debt46.6M57.5M47.6M82.9M21.2%107.4M
Equity182.2M159.1M154.6M124.6M-11.9%
Op CF90.8M91.5M86.9M61.6M-12.1%57.3M
Inv CF-14.3M-4.9M-7.6M-14.1M
Fin CF-173.4M-86.6M-79.1M-45.7M
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PRICE (1Y)+16.3%
43.9447.6351.3255.0258.71Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$58.13
RSI (14)
61.9
52W High
$60.70
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
71
ROIC
19.9%89.6
ROE
27.1%92.7
GP/Assets
99.3%98.7
Op. Margin
3.6%29.9
FCF/Assets
15.8%94.1
Piotroski
416.1
Int. Cover
50.0x87.1
D/E Ratio
0.91x23.0
Current Ratio
1.79x54.2
Value
39
P/E (TTM)
29.4x34.1
EV/EBITDA
20.3x25.4
P/FCF
17.0x56.1
P/B
8.3x8.4
P/S
0.8x70.2
Div Yield
2.7%58.1
Momentum
80
52W High %
96%92.0
RS 6M
63%96.6
SMA 50/200
1.40x95.0
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%79.8
EPS Rev 12W
+8.3%88.5
EPS Improve
+49%51.7
Q Growth
-3%36.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$983M
P/E (Forward)
19.7x
Gross Margin
27.3%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
KFRCKforce Inc.(you)$983M91STRONG BUY
KELYAKelly Services, Inc.$526M91STRONG BUY
BBSIBarrett Business Services, Inc.$976M70BUY
MANManpowerGroup Inc.$2.4B84STRONG BUY
TNETTriNet Group, Inc.$2.8B82STRONG BUY
KFYKorn Ferry$4.0B97STRONG BUY
HQIHireQuest, Inc.$180M92STRONG BUY
RHIRobert Half Inc.$3.6B71BUY
MHHMastech Digital, Inc.$93M91STRONG BUY
NSPInsperity, Inc.$1.8B40HOLD

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

Kforce Inc. (KFRC) — Stock Score Summary

Kforce Inc. (KFRC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 91/100 based on Quality (71/100), Value (39/100), and Momentum (80/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Kforce staffs technology and finance professionals in the US, with a good quality score (Q71) and strong momentum, but revenue has been declining for multiple periods as corporate technology hiring stayed weak, and the value score is expensive (V42). The momentum reflects hope of a hiring recovery rather than delivered results. Nothing adverse is known, so this is a flag.

Kforce Inc. is a professional staffing and consulting firm specializing in technology and finance & accounting talent solutions, connecting skilled professionals with client companies across the US. The company benefits from a strong network of clients and a deep talent pool in high-demand technology and finance sectors, supported by industry expertise. Kforce is a leading national provider of flexible and permanent staffing solutions, positioned to capitalize on the ongoing demand for specialized talent and workforce flexibility.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$58.13
Market Cap$983M
P/E (TTM)29.39
P/E (Forward)19.74
Price/Book8.30
Return on Equity27.1%
Return on Invested Capital19.9%
Debt/Equity0.91x
Gross Margin27.3%
Operating Margin3.6%
Revenue Growth0.1%
Dividend Yield2.7%
Free Cash Flow$58M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kforce Inc.’s (KFRC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Kforce Inc. (KFRC) is 91/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (71), Value (39), and Momentum (80) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Kforce Inc. have an economic moat?
Kforce Inc. (KFRC) has a Quality factor score of 71/100. 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 Kforce Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Kforce Inc. (KFRC) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 91/100. 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 Kforce Inc. in?
Kforce Inc. (KFRC) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Staffing & Employment Services industry (United States).