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Barrett Business Services Inc (BBSI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/12/2025: BBSI (3-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY since 83 days. Simulated Profits (11.00%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $51.5
1 Year Target Price $51.5
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 59.61% | Avg. Invested days 115 | Today’s Advisory Regular Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/12/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.20B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 23.19 | 1Y Target Price 51.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 23.19 | 1Y Target Price 51.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.01 | 52 Weeks Range 35.54 - 49.65 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 35.54 - 49.65 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.68% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.02 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.49% | Operating Margin (TTM) 5.17% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.61% | Return on Equity (TTM) 25.36% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 23.19 | Forward PE 19.53 | Enterprise Value 1138364130 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1 |
Enterprise Value 1138364130 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.95 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.13 | Shares Outstanding 25689600 | Shares Floating 7213247 |
Shares Outstanding 25689600 | Shares Floating 7213247 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.28 | Percent Institutions 89.35 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Barrett Business Services Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) was founded in 1951 as Barrett Business Services, Inc. in Vancouver, Washington. Initially focused on staffing, it evolved into a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) offering comprehensive human resource solutions. The company has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions, expanding its geographic reach and service offerings.
Core Business Areas
- Professional Employer Organization (PEO): BBSI's core business segment, providing comprehensive HR solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. This includes payroll administration, employee benefits, workers' compensation insurance, and HR management.
- Staffing Services: Provides temporary staffing solutions, including recruitment and placement of temporary employees.
Leadership and Structure
BBSI is led by a CEO and a management team responsible for various functional areas. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with regional offices reporting to headquarters. The Board of Directors oversees the company's strategic direction.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- PEO Services: BBSI's core offering, providing outsourced HR management to small and medium sized businesses. BBSI operates in a highly fragmented PEO market estimated to be worth $200 billion. Competitors include ADP, Insperity and Paychex. BBSI does not disclose exact market share for its PEO service but is estimated to be less than 1% of TAM.
- Staffing Services: BBSI also provides staffing services offering qualified workers to its clients for projects or staff augmentation. The staffing services industry is highly competitive, with competitors like Robert Half, ManpowerGroup, and Adecco. BBSI does not disclose specific market share for this segment.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The PEO industry is experiencing growth due to increasing regulatory complexity and the desire of small and medium-sized businesses to outsource HR functions. Demand for staffing services fluctuates with economic cycles.
Positioning
BBSI positions itself as a provider of comprehensive HR solutions with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses. Its competitive advantages include its personalized service model and expertise in specific industries.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for PEO services is estimated at approximately $200 Billion. BBSI's positioning focuses on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) within this market, allowing them to specialize their services within the TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong client relationships
- Comprehensive service offerings
- Industry expertise
- Effective risk management
Weaknesses
- Concentration of clients in specific geographic regions
- Dependence on workers' compensation claims experience
- Small market share compared to larger PEO providers
- Profitability sensitive to changes in workers compensation costs
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new service offerings
- Acquisition of smaller PEO providers
- Increasing demand for outsourced HR services
Threats
- Economic downturn
- Increased competition
- Changes in regulations
- Rising workers' compensation costs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ADP
- PAYX
- HCI
Competitive Landscape
BBSI competes with larger PEO providers like ADP and Paychex. Its smaller size allows for a more personalized approach, but its resources are more limited. Its competitive advantages lie in industry specialization and customer service.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: BBSI has grown both organically and through acquisitions. Assess historical revenue growth rates and profitability trends.
Future Projections: Consult analyst reports for revenue and earnings growth projections for the next 1-3 years.
Recent Initiatives: Monitor BBSI's press releases and investor presentations for recent strategic initiatives, such as new service launches, acquisitions, or geographic expansions.
Summary
BBSI is a PEO company focused on small to medium sized businesses. It has a good history of growth with opportunities to grow further, but the company is much smaller compared to its biggest competitors. The company is also sensitive to economic changes which can cause issues in workers compensation claims and general profitability. BBSI can provide value with increased technology, new initiatives, and strategic acquisitions.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q), Investor Presentations, Press Releases, Analyst Reports
- Sec.gov
- Yahoo Finance
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate and may vary. Financial data should be verified with the company's official filings.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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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