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TrueBlue Inc(TBI)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for TBI
11/10/2026: TBI (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
TrueBlue Inc is a provider of specialized workforce solutions, focusing on industrial and blue-collar staffing through its PeopleReady and PeopleManagement brands. The company's strengths include a wide geographic footprint and an established track record in industrial labor services. Its primary growth opportunity lies in the digital transformation of its staffing platforms to increase matching efficiency. However, the company faces risks from macroeconomic sensitivity, intense competition from digital-first platforms, and margin pressures. It may suit investors looking for exposure to industrial sector labor trends, though it is not a traditional income stock. Monitoring the company's success in navigating labor supply shifts and economic cycles is essential.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is tied to economic cycles rather than consistent, high-velocity expansion. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock lacks sustained, strong price momentum, making it a conditional fit only during industrial upturns. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation may appear attractive during cycle troughs, but earnings volatility complicates the thesis. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not emphasize consistent dividend payments for income seekers. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High sensitivity to macroeconomic shifts creates elevated price volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | Cyclical nature of industrial staffing leads to significant stock price swings. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Valuation is heavily dependent on future growth expectations in a competitive labor market. |
| Competition risk (Staffing platforms) | High | Digital-first job platforms continue to disrupt traditional agency-based staffing models. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business relies on labor volume, which is vulnerable to automation and economic cooling. |
| Dividend income | Low | The company provides minimal income support for shareholders. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Integrating digital tools effectively while managing operational costs is critical for margins. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -16.33% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/10/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
Upturn Star Rating 
Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 370.39M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 14.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 14.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 269.5K shares | Beta 1.74 | 52 Weeks Range 3.18 - 13.59 | Updated Date 11/09/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 3.18 - 13.59 | Updated Date 11/09/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.52 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| PeopleReady | On-demand blue-collar labor staffing for construction and industrial clients. | Revenue is earned from the service fees charged for providing temporary workers to fill immediate gaps. |
| PeopleManagement | Managed onsite staffing solutions for manufacturing and distribution facilities. | Revenue comes from long-term contracts managing the workforce of large industrial companies. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2026-11-04 | When After Market | Estimate 0.21 | Actual 0.33 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -2.55% | Operating Margin (TTM) 2.3% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -1.12% | Return on Equity (TTM) -15.92% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 13.81 | Enterprise Value 506.18M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.21 |
Enterprise Value 506.18M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.21 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.28 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 31.09 | Shares Outstanding 30.48M | Shares Floating 27.85M |
Shares Outstanding 30.48M | Shares Floating 27.85M | ||
Percent Insiders 7.73 | Percent Institutions 86.28 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
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