Barrett Business Services Inc (BBSI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Barrett Business Services Inc stock (BBSI) is currently trading at $29.17. Barrett Business Services Inc PE ratio is 13.43. Barrett Business Services Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.58. Analyst consensus price target for BBSI is $42.25. WallStSmart rates BBSI as Moderate Buy.
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- Barrett Business Services Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- BBSI Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- BBSI analyst price target and Smart Rating
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BBSI Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Barrett Business Services Inc (BBSI)
BBSI trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $97.34, offering a 67% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Barrett Business Services Inc (BBSI) · 10 metrics scored
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Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, return on equity, price/sales. Concerns around operating margin and profit margin. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
Barrett Business Services Inc (BBSI) Key Strengths (5)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Earnings per share surging 50.90% year-over-year
88.09% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Every $100 of equity generates $24 in profit
Good growth relative to its price
Supporting Valuation Data
Barrett Business Services Inc (BBSI) Areas to Watch (5)
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Fairly priced relative to book value
Solid revenue growth at 10.00% per year
Barrett Business Services Inc (BBSI) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 68/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.4/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 4.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.01), Price/Sales (0.58) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 23.50%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 50.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Market Cap. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (2.92) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 10.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 5.17%, Profit Margin at 4.39%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 23.50% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 10.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, EPS Growth) and negatives (Operating Margin, Profit Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
BBSI Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
BBSI's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.58x sits near its historical average of 0.58x (43th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 4% below its historical high of 0.6x set in Mar 2026, and 3% above its historical low of 0.56x in Feb 2026.
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Data-driven financial summary for Barrett Business Services Inc (BBSI) · INDUSTRIALS › STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
The Big Picture
Barrett Business Services Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 1.2B with 10% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 4.4%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 23.5% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 71M in free cash flow and 76M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Barrett Business Services Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Barrett Business Services Inc.
Bottom Line
Barrett Business Services Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Barrett Business Services Inc(BBSI)
NASDAQ
INDUSTRIALS
STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
USA
Barrett Business Services, Inc. provides business management solutions for small and medium-sized businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.