Barrett Business Services Inc (BBSI) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
Aggressive insider buying at $27-$29 floors the valuation despite a 42% drop from highs caused by earnings-led margin contraction.
Investment score: 62/100
Analysis as of
Is Barrett Business Services Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
BBSI is a specialized HR outsourcing play currently undergoing a valuation reset. High-conviction insider buying and a 60% upside to analyst targets suggests the recent sell-off reached exhaustion near the $26 support level.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 65/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 60/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 40/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 55/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 90/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 85/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 55/100 (weight 15%)
Barrett Business Services Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for BBSI
- Insider Buy Signal
What speaks against BBSI
- Macro Sensitivity of Client Base
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBSI | 17.5x | 0.6x | 7.5x | 20.7% | 3.2% | 2.7% |
| MAN | n/a | 0.1x | 9.8x | 16.5% | -0.1% | -10.8% |
| NSP | n/a | 0.2x | 27.6x | 12.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% |
| UPWK | 10.0x | 1.3x | 6.8x | 77.5% | 13.8% | 21.3% |
| KFRC | 19.5x | 0.5x | 14.6x | 27.2% | 2.6% | 6.2% |
| ALIT | n/a | 0.2x | n/a | 20.2% | -137.5% | 66.1% |
| Peer median | n/a | 0.2x | 9.8x | 20.2% | -0.1% | 6.2% |
Frequently asked questions about Barrett Business Services Inc (BBSI)
Is BBSI stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Barrett Business Services Inc as HOLD with an investment score of 62/100. BBSI is a specialized HR outsourcing play currently undergoing a valuation reset. High-conviction insider buying and a 60% upside to analyst targets suggests the recent sell-off reached exhaustion near the $26 support level. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is BBSI stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for BBSI is HOLD with an investment score of 62/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.