(BBSI) Barrett Business - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US0684631080

BBSI: Business Management, PEO Services, Staffing

Barrett Business Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:BBSI) is a provider of comprehensive business management solutions tailored for small and mid-sized companies across the United States. The company specializes in integrating advanced management consulting methodologies with human resource outsourcing tools to deliver a robust platform for its clients. Through its professional employer services, BBSI establishes co-employment relationships with its clients, assuming responsibility for payroll, payroll taxes, workers compensation coverage, and other administrative functions. Additionally, the company offers a range of staffing and recruiting services, including on-demand staffing, contract staffing, direct placement, and long-term on-site management solutions. BBSI serves a diverse range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, waste management and remediation services, retail, leisure and hospitality, and wholesale trade. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company has been operational since its incorporation in 1965.

The companys business model is designed to streamline operational efficiency for its clients, allowing them to focus on core business activities while BBSI manages critical administrative functions. This approach has positioned BBSI as a key player in the human resource and employment services sector. With a strong emphasis on client-centric solutions, the company continues to expand its service offerings to meet the evolving needs of its customers. BBSIs commitment to delivering high-quality services has earned it a reputation as a reliable partner for businesses seeking to optimize their workforce management and reduce operational complexities.

Based on the technical data, BBSIs stock is currently trading above its 20-day and 50-day simple moving averages (SMA), indicating short-term bullish momentum. However, the stock is slightly below its 200-day SMA, suggesting a neutral to bearish long-term trend. The average true range (ATR) of 1.19 indicates moderate volatility, with potential support and resistance levels emerging near key SMA thresholds. From a fundamental perspective, BBSIs market capitalization of $1.047 billion reflects its established presence in the human resource outsourcing industry. The trailing P/E ratio of 20.60, coupled with a forward P/E of 18.94, suggests that the market expects earnings growth in the coming quarters. The price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 4.70 indicates that the stock may be trading at a premium relative to its book value. However, the return on equity (RoE) of 23.93% highlights strong profitability and efficient use of shareholder equity.

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BBSI Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,047m
Sector Industrials
Industry Staffing & Employment Services
GiC Sub-Industry Human Resource & Employment Services
IPO / Inception 1993-06-11

BBSI Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 92.2
Fundamental 65.6
Dividend Rating 45.7
Rel. Strength 18.5
Analysts 3.75/5
Fair Price Momentum 47.20 USD
Fair Price DCF -

BBSI Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.80%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.03%
Annual Growth 5y 0.66%
Payout Consistency 98.5%

BBSI Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -8.8%
Growth Correlation 12m 79%
Growth Correlation 5y 96%
CAGR 5y 31.16%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 1.01
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.54
Alpha 22.76
Beta 0.714
Volatility 25.30%
Current Volume 241.9k
Average Volume 20d 176.5k
What is the price of BBSI stocks?
As of May 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 40.42 with a total of 241,893 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.88%, over one month by +6.23%, over three months by -5.50% and over the past year by +31.56%.
Is Barrett Business a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Barrett Business (NASDAQ:BBSI) is currently (May 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 65.58 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of BBSI as of May 2025 is 47.20. This means that BBSI is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +16.77% (Margin of Safety).
Is BBSI a buy, sell or hold?
Barrett Business has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.75. Therefor, it is recommend to hold BBSI.
  • Strong Buy: 0
  • Buy: 3
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for BBSI stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, BBSI Barrett Business will be worth about 52.4 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 40.42. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +29.61%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 46.8 15.7%
Analysts Target Price 46 13.8%
ValueRay Target Price 52.4 29.6%