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Kforce Inc. (KFRC)
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11/07/2025: KFRC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
6 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $36.88
1 Year Target Price $36.88
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 4 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -42.44% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/07/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 546.59M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 13.33 | 1Y Target Price 36.88 |
Price to earnings Ratio 13.33 | 1Y Target Price 36.88 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 0.58 | 52 Weeks Range 24.49 - 60.14 | Updated Date 11/9/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 24.49 - 60.14 | Updated Date 11/9/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 5.12% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.26 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-11-03 | When After Market | Estimate 0.56 | Actual 0.63 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3.04% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.51% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 9.59% | Return on Equity (TTM) 27.19% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 13.33 | Forward PE 13.4 | Enterprise Value 641170040 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.41 |
Enterprise Value 641170040 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.41 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.47 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.61 | Shares Outstanding 18141000 | Shares Floating 16127451 |
Shares Outstanding 18141000 | Shares Floating 16127451 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.75 | Percent Institutions 96.42 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Kforce Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
Kforce Inc. was founded in 1995 as Romac International. It rebranded as Kforce in 1999. The company has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, focusing on professional staffing and solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Technology Staffing: Provides skilled IT professionals for contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement positions.
- Finance and Accounting Staffing: Offers staffing solutions for finance and accounting roles across various industries.
- Government Solutions: Offers tech and staffing solutions for government agencies.
Leadership and Structure
Joseph J. Liberatore serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a hierarchical structure, with regional and functional leadership roles reporting to the executive team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Technology Staffing: Provides IT professionals for various roles like software developers, data analysts, and network engineers. Kforce is a major player but market share data is fragmented and hard to precisely pinpoint (estimated range 1-3%). Competitors include Robert Half Technology, TEKsystems, and Insight Global.
- Finance and Accounting Staffing: Staffing solutions for accounting roles, including CPA's. No clear market share, and competitors are similar to above.
- Government Solutions: Solutions for government agencies. Competitors include Booz Allen Hamilton and General Dynamics.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The staffing industry is influenced by economic conditions, technological advancements, and workforce trends. Demand fluctuates with business cycles and the need for specialized skills.
Positioning
Kforce is a leading staffing firm known for its specialization in technology and finance & accounting. It competes on quality of talent, speed of placement, and client service.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global staffing market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Kforce targets segments within this market, addressing needs for specialized skills in tech and finance. Kforce's market position allows it to address specific segments.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation
- Specialization in high-demand skill areas
- Established client relationships
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Dependence on economic cycles
- Competition from larger staffing firms
- Potential for talent attrition
- Exposure to regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Growing demand for skilled professionals
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new service offerings
- Increased adoption of remote work arrangements
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Technological disruption
- Changes in labor laws
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- RHI
- MAN
- SNI
Competitive Landscape
Kforce competes with a mix of large global players and smaller specialized firms. Advantages include specialization and established client relationships. Disadvantages may include smaller scale compared to larger competitors.
Major Acquisitions
Glocap Search LLC
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 32.4
- Strategic Rationale: Acquisition of Glocap will give Kforce more revenue and also increase its profitability
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Kforce has demonstrated growth through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. The staffing industry will always show growth with increased demand.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be driven by increased demand for skilled professionals and expansion into new markets. Analyst estimates vary, and are subject to change.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in technology, expansion of service offerings, and strategic acquisitions.
Summary
Kforce is a staffing company with a focus on the tech and finance industries. While it possesses a strong brand and specialized expertise, it is subject to economic cycles and faces competition from larger firms. Recent acquisitions have expanded its offerings. Its growth is tied to demand for specialized skills and economic expansion so it must manage expenses well. Given the fragmented staffing market, it faces ongoing competition.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Kforce Inc. Investor Relations
- SEC Filings
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data is subject to change.
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.
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About Kforce Inc.
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Tampa, FL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1995-08-14 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Joseph J. Liberatore | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Staffing & Employment Services | Full time employees 1700 | Website https://www.kforce.com |
Full time employees 1700 | Website https://www.kforce.com | ||
Kforce Inc. provides professional staffing services and solutions in the United States. It operates through two segments, Technology, and Finance and Accounting (FA). The Technology segment provides talent solutions to its clients primarily in the areas of information technology, such as systems/applications architecture and development; data management and analytics; cloud architecture and engineering; business and artificial intelligence; machine learning; project and program management; and network architecture and security. This segment serves clients in various industries comprising financial and business services, communications, insurance, retail, and technology industries. The FA businesses segment offers talent solutions to its clients in areas, including financial planning and analysis, business intelligence analysis, general accounting, transactional accounting, business and cost analysis, and taxation and treasury; and consultants in lower skill roles comprising mortgage servicing; customer and call center support; data entry; and other lower skilled administrative roles. This segment serves clients in various industries, including financial and business services, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. Kforce Inc. was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
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