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Barrett Business Services Inc (BBSI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/09/2025: BBSI (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $46.75
1 Year Target Price $46.75
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 45.56% | Avg. Invested days 103 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/09/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.10B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 21.91 | 1Y Target Price 46.75 |
Price to earnings Ratio 21.91 | 1Y Target Price 46.75 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 0.99 | 52 Weeks Range 31.51 - 44.79 | Updated Date 07/8/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 31.51 - 44.79 | Updated Date 07/8/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.77% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.95 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.45% | Operating Margin (TTM) 5.17% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.94% | Return on Equity (TTM) 25.86% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 21.91 | Forward PE 20.2 | Enterprise Value 1015684812 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.94 |
Enterprise Value 1015684812 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.94 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.87 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.93 | Shares Outstanding 25680200 | Shares Floating 7220654 |
Shares Outstanding 25680200 | Shares Floating 7220654 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.21 | Percent Institutions 89.41 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Barrett Business Services Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Barrett Business Services Inc. (BBSI) was founded in 1951. Initially known as Barrett Business Services, it focused on staffing services. Over time, it evolved into a professional employer organization (PEO), providing comprehensive HR solutions to small and medium-sized businesses.
Core Business Areas
- Professional Employer Organization (PEO): BBSI's primary business segment, offering HR outsourcing, including payroll administration, employee benefits, workers' compensation insurance, and risk management services. This segment generates the majority of BBSI's revenue.
- Staffing Services: Provides temporary staffing and recruiting solutions to businesses across various industries.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes the CEO, CFO, and other key executives responsible for strategic direction and operational oversight. The organizational structure is designed to support regional offices that serve clients directly.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- PEO Services: Comprehensive HR outsourcing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, including payroll, benefits, risk management, and compliance. BBSI competes with ADP, Paychex, and Insperity. Market share is not publicly available for BBSI's specific PEO segment.
- Staffing Solutions: Temporary and permanent staffing services across various industries. Competitors include Robert Half, ManpowerGroup, and Randstad. Market share data for BBSI in staffing is limited.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The PEO industry is growing, driven by increasing complexity in HR regulations and the desire of small and medium-sized businesses to outsource HR functions. The staffing industry is cyclical and influenced by economic conditions.
Positioning
BBSI focuses on providing customized HR solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, emphasizing risk management and local service. Its competitive advantage lies in its high-touch service model and focus on specific industries.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The PEO industry TAM is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. BBSI is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its regional approach and industry specialization.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong regional presence and local expertise
- Comprehensive HR solutions tailored to SMBs
- Focus on risk management and workers' compensation
- Experienced leadership team
Weaknesses
- Concentration of revenue in workers' compensation
- Sensitivity to economic cycles
- Limited international presence
- Higher cost structure compared to some competitors
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Increasing penetration of existing markets
- Developing new technology-based HR solutions
- Acquiring complementary businesses
Threats
- Increased competition from larger PEOs
- Changes in HR regulations and compliance requirements
- Economic downturns impacting staffing demand
- Rising workers' compensation costs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ADP (ADP)
- Paychex (PAYX)
- Insperity (NSP)
Competitive Landscape
BBSI competes with larger national PEOs as well as smaller regional players. BBSI differentiates itself through its personalized service and focus on specific industries. However, competitors have greater brand recognition and economies of scale.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: BBSI's growth has been driven by organic expansion and acquisitions, with a focus on increasing its PEO client base.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by continued expansion in existing and new markets, as well as the development of new HR solutions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in technology, expansion into new industries, and strategic acquisitions.
Summary
BBSI is a regional PEO focused on providing comprehensive HR solutions to SMBs. Its strength lies in its local expertise and risk management focus. However, it faces competition from larger PEOs and is sensitive to economic downturns. Future growth depends on expanding into new markets and developing new HR solutions.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
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About Barrett Business Services Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Vancouver, WA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1993-06-11 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Gary Edward Kramer Jr. | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Staffing & Employment Services | Full time employees 135727 | Website https://www.bbsi.com |
Full time employees 135727 | Website https://www.bbsi.com | ||
Barrett Business Services, Inc. provides business management solutions for small and mid-sized companies in the United States. It develops a management platform that integrates a knowledge-based approach from the management consulting industry with tools from the human resource outsourcing industry. The company also offers professional employer services under which it enters into a client services agreement to establish a co-employment relationship with each client company, assuming responsibility for payroll, payroll taxes, workers compensation coverage, and other administration functions for the client's existing workforce. In addition, it provides staffing and recruiting services, such as on-demand or short-term staffing assignment, contract staffing, direct placement, and long-term or indefinite-term on-site management services. The company serves customers in various industries, including construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, waste management and remediation services, retail, leisure and hospitality, and wholesale trade. Barrett Business Services, Inc. was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.
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