BBSI:NGS-Barrett Business Services Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Staffing & Employment Services | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 125.93

Change

+1.07 (+0.86)%

Market Cap

USD 0.41B

Volume

0.03M

Analyst Target

USD 77.50
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About

Barrett Business Services Inc provides business management solutions for small and mid-sized companies. It has developed a management platform that integrates a knowledge-based approach from the management consulting industry.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Staffing & Employment Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 8.75% 86% B+ 72% C
Dividend Return 0.26% 14% F 14% F
Total Return 9.01% 86% B+ 72% C
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 57.59% 100% F 89% A-
Dividend Return 1.50% 29% F 21% F
Total Return 59.09% 100% F 88% B+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 61.24% 100% F 77% C+
Dividend Return 7.30% 57% F 27% F
Total Return 68.54% 100% F 77% C+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 12.18% 64% D 72% C
Dividend Return 13.85% 57% F 72% C
Total Return 1.67% 63% D 41% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 29.99% 79% B- 61% D-
Risk Adjusted Return 46.17% 79% B- 77% C+
Market Capitalization 0.41B 62% D 70% C-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Staffing & Employment Services) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 18.90 75% 52%
Price/Book Ratio 4.13 46% 26%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 12.14 38% 22%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 9.07 62% 28%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 26.85% 86% 93%
Return on Invested Capital 22.43% 64% 89%
Return on Assets 5.38% 86% 87%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.