Kelly Services A Inc (KELYA) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Kelly Services A Inc stock (KELYA) is currently trading at $8.64. Kelly Services A Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.07. Analyst consensus price target for KELYA is $16.67. WallStSmart rates KELYA as Hold.
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Smart Analysis
Kelly Services A Inc (KELYA) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
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, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Kelly Services A Inc (KELYA) Key Strengths (5)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Earnings per share surging 333.30% year-over-year
88.35% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Supporting Valuation Data
Kelly Services A Inc (KELYA) Areas to Watch (5)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Revenue declining -11.90%, a shrinking business
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Kelly Services A Inc (KELYA) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 56/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 0.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.73), Price/Sales (0.07), Price/Book (0.30) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 333.30%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -11.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -23.00%, Operating Margin at 0.57%, Profit Margin at -5.98%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -23.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -11.90% 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 (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (Return on Equity, Revenue Growth). 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.
KELYA Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
KELYA's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.07x trades 38% below its historical average of 0.11x (8th percentile). The current valuation is 62% below its historical high of 0.18x set in Feb 2007, and 70% above its historical low of 0.04x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.1x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
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Data-driven financial summary for Kelly Services A Inc (KELYA) · INDUSTRIALS › STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
The Big Picture
Kelly Services A Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 4.3B with 12% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -6.0% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 27M in free cash flow and 29M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 12% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
The company is unprofitable with a -6.0% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 352.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Kelly Services A Inc.
Bottom Line
Kelly Services A Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
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 Kelly Services A Inc(KELYA)
NASDAQ
INDUSTRIALS
STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
USA
Kelly Services, Inc. provides workforce solutions to various industries. The company is headquartered in Troy, Michigan.