BBSI

$28.54

Post-MarketAs of Mar 17, 8:00 PM UTC

Barrett Business Services, Inc.

Historical Price

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Peer Comparison

Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$28.54
Potential Upside
65.5%
Whystock Fair Value$47.24
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Fundamentals

SectorIndustrials
IndustryStaffing & Employment Services

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 t...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$731.33M
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
13.72
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.04
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
116.00%
ROIC
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
23.55%
Quick Ratio
Pristine liquidity. Sufficient cash to cover all near-term obligations.
1.01

Recent News

Simply Wall St.
Mar 15, 2026

How The Barrett Business Services (BBSI) Investment Story Is Shifting After Reset Price Targets

Barrett Business Services has seen its fair value estimate cut from US$48.00 to US$42.25, bringing the assessed share value into the low US$40s. Analysts link this shift to mixed signals in the latest Q4 numbers and outlook, with some focusing on resilient billings and worksite employee growth, while others highlight softer guidance, margin pressure, and execution questions. As you read on, you will see how these competing views shape the evolving story and what to watch if you follow this...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
StockStory
Mar 11, 2026

1 Services Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 We Brush Off

Business services providers play a critical role for enterprises, assisting them with everything from new hardware integrations to consulting and marketing. Still, investors are uneasy as firms face challenges from AI-driven disruptors and tightening corporate budgets. These doubts have caused the industry to lag recently as services stocks have collectively shed 5.3% over the past six months. This drawdown was disappointing since the S&P 500 climbed 3.1%.

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
Zacks
Mar 11, 2026

New Strong Sell Stocks for March 11th

ALKS, BBSI and CBZ have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on March 11th, 2026.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
StockStory
Mar 10, 2026

Cogent, ADP, Barrett, Brink's, and Equifax Stocks Trade Down, What You Need To Know

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after reports revealed escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Oil prices declined amidst the uncertainty. Such geopolitical events typically lead to a 'risk-off' sentiment among investors, who tend to sell equities and seek safer assets. The market's negative reaction occurred despite comments from the U.S. President suggesting the conflict was nearly complete, indicating that investors are weighing the immediate military actions mor

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
StockStory
Mar 4, 2026

Winners And Losers Of Q4: Barrett (NASDAQ:BBSI) Vs The Rest Of The Professional Staffing & HR Solutions Stocks

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Barrett (NASDAQ:BBSI) and the rest of the professional staffing & hr solutions stocks fared in Q4.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.