KELYA
BEARISH
$8.71
Live
Kelly Services, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $16.67
(+91.4%)
$7.98
52W Range
$14.94
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 13, 2026
Market cap
$297.98M
P/E
N/A
ROE
-23.0%
Profit margin
-6.0%
Debt/Equity
0.16
Dividend yield
3.44%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
KELYA exhibits classic 'value trap' characteristics, anchored by a critically weak Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 which signals severe deterioration in financial health. While the stock trades at a massive discount to book value (P/B 0.30) and sales (P/S 0.07), these metrics are overshadowed by a -80.5% YoY collapse in EPS and shrinking revenues. Despite a low debt profile and positive analyst targets, the technical trend is completely bearish (0/100) and the company has failed to beat earnings estimates in the last four consecutive quarters.
Key Strengths
Extremely low Price-to-Book ratio (0.30) suggesting deep asset value
Very low Debt/Equity ratio (0.16) indicating minimal leverage risk
Healthy liquidity with a Current Ratio of 1.54
Low Forward P/E (5.21) relative to historical norms
Manageable dividend payout ratio (25.86%)
Key Risks
Severe operational decay indicated by Piotroski F-Score of 2/9
Negative Return on Equity (-22.98%) showing inability to generate profit from shareholder capital
Consistent earnings misses (0/4 beats in last 4 quarters) with an average surprise of -40.26%
Significant revenue contraction (-11.90% YoY)
Strong bearish technical momentum with a 5-year price decline of 58.8%
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$11.5
+32.0% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
39
Weak
75
20
25
30
45
AI Verdict
Avoid/Speculative
Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score 2/9, Negative ROE, Revenue decline, Deep valuation discount
Confidence
90%
Value
75/100
Trades significantly below book value, but lacks a catalyst for mean reversion.
Positives
- P/B of 0.30
- P/S of 0.07
Watchpoints
- Low quality of earnings makes valuation multiples deceptive
Future
20/100
Growth metrics are trending sharply downward across all primary KPIs.
Positives
- Low PEG ratio (0.75)
Watchpoints
- YoY Revenue growth -11.90%
- YoY EPS growth -80.5%
Past
25/100
Long-term price performance is dismal, reflecting a structural decline in the business model.
Positives
- Historical ability to beat estimates in 2020-2022
Watchpoints
- 5Y price change -58.8%
- Recent trend of massive earnings misses
Health
30/100
Balance sheet is solvent (low debt), but the income statement is failing (low F-Score).
Positives
- Low Debt/Equity
- Current Ratio > 1.5
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score 2/9
- Negative Profit Margin
Dividend
45/100
Dividend is currently covered, but unsustainable if earnings continue to plummet.
Positives
- 3.44% yield
- Low payout ratio
Watchpoints
- Dividend strength score 35/100
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$8.71
Analyst Target
$16.67
Upside/Downside
+91.4%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for KELYA and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-10
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KELYA
Kelly Services, Inc.
Primary
|
-58.8% | -43.8% | -23.4% | -28.8% | -1.6% | -0.8% |
|
ASLE
AerSale Corporation
Peer
|
-44.2% | -60.6% | -23.3% | -26.5% | -13.1% | -3.4% |
|
FSTR
L.B. Foster Company
Peer
|
+68.8% | +151.6% | +49.6% | +13.8% | +5.2% | +7.1% |
|
BBCP
Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
+19.2% | -12.1% | -22.0% | -12.4% | -13.2% | -2.9% |
|
ASPN
Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
Peer
|
-79.0% | -64.0% | -67.2% | -50.8% | +28.6% | +10.1% |
KEL
Kelly Services, Inc.
Primary
5Y
-58.8%
3Y
-43.8%
1Y
-23.4%
6M
-28.8%
1M
-1.6%
1W
-0.8%
ASL
AerSale Corporation
Peer
5Y
-44.2%
3Y
-60.6%
1Y
-23.3%
6M
-26.5%
1M
-13.1%
1W
-3.4%
FST
L.B. Foster Company
Peer
5Y
+68.8%
3Y
+151.6%
1Y
+49.6%
6M
+13.8%
1M
+5.2%
1W
+7.1%
BBC
Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+19.2%
3Y
-12.1%
1Y
-22.0%
6M
-12.4%
1M
-13.2%
1W
-2.9%
ASP
Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-79.0%
3Y
-64.0%
1Y
-67.2%
6M
-50.8%
1M
+28.6%
1W
+10.1%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
5.21
PEG Ratio
0.75
P/B Ratio
0.3
P/S Ratio
0.07
EV/Revenue
0.1
EV/EBITDA
4.36
Market Cap
$297.98M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-5.98%
Operating Margin
0.57%
Gross Margin
20.07%
ROE
-22.98%
ROA
1.41%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-11.9%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-11.91%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.16
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.54
Good
Quick Ratio
1.49
Good
Cash/Share
$0.96
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$1.0B
Gross Margin
18.8%
Op. Margin
-0.1%
Net Margin
-12.3%
Total Assets
$2.3B
Liabilities
$1.3B
Equity
$1.0B
Debt/Equity
1.30x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
94%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-02-12
$0.16
-63.2% surprise
2025-11-06
$0.18
-56.6% surprise
2025-08-07
$0.54
-0.9% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing KELYA against 230 companies in the Industrials sector
(18 bullish, 86 neutral, 126 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-22.98%
This Stock
vs
-9.62%
Sector Avg
+138.8%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
-5.98%
This Stock
vs
17.16%
Sector Avg
-134.8%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.16
This Stock
vs
3.52
Sector Avg
-95.4%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-11.9%
This Stock
vs
29.32%
Sector Avg
-140.6%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.54
This Stock
vs
3.23
Sector Avg
-52.2%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KELYA
Kelly Services, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $297.98M | - | -23.0% | -6.0% | $8.71 | |
|
ASLE
AerSale Corporation
|
BEARISH | $294.43M | 56.73 | 1.9% | 2.6% | $6.24 | Compare |
|
FSTR
L.B. Foster Company
|
NEUTRAL | $311.48M | 43.43 | 4.2% | 1.4% | $29.97 | Compare |
|
BBCP
Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $311.94M | 67.33 | 2.0% | 1.6% | $6.06 | Compare |
|
ASPN
Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $315.71M | - | -75.1% | -86.5% | $3.82 | Compare |
KELYA
Kelly Services, Inc.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$298M
P/E
-
ROE
-23.0%
Price
$8.71
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | LAYDEN CHRISTOPHER D. | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 10,000 | $87,561 |
| 2026-03-13 | SOARES NICOLA M | Officer | Stock Award | 23,447 | $200,003 |
| 2026-02-25 | HUNT JAMES CHRISTOPHER | Director | Purchase | 4,000 | $37,200 |
| 2026-02-23 | HUNT JAMES CHRISTOPHER | Director | Purchase | 10,000 | $94,300 |
| 2026-02-20 | HUNT JAMES CHRISTOPHER | Director | Purchase | 10,000 | $95,733 |
| 2026-02-18 | HUNT JAMES CHRISTOPHER | Director | Purchase | 1,000 | $9,580 |
| 2026-02-10 | ANDERSON TROY R | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 7,781 | - |
| 2026-02-10 | ANDERSON TROY R | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 48,872 | $519,998 |
| 2026-02-10 | BROWNING TAMMY L | Officer | Stock Award | 4,071 | - |
| 2026-02-10 | BROWNING TAMMY L | Officer | Stock Award | 15,069 | $160,334 |
| 2026-02-10 | SOARES NICOLA M | Officer | Stock Award | 3,939 | - |
| 2026-02-10 | SOARES NICOLA M | Officer | Stock Award | 13,737 | $146,162 |
| 2026-02-10 | WILLIAMS VANESSA PETERSON | General Counsel | Stock Award | 8,249 | - |
| 2026-02-10 | WILLIAMS VANESSA PETERSON | General Counsel | Stock Award | 31,390 | $304,496 |
| 2026-02-10 | ZUHLKE NICHOLAS A. | Officer | Stock Award | 13,721 | $145,991 |
LAYDEN CHRISTOPHER D.
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-24
10,000 shares
·
$87,561
SOARES NICOLA M
Officer
2026-03-13
23,447 shares
·
$200,003
HUNT JAMES CHRISTOPHER
Director
2026-02-25
4,000 shares
·
$37,200
HUNT JAMES CHRISTOPHER
Director
2026-02-23
10,000 shares
·
$94,300
HUNT JAMES CHRISTOPHER
Director
2026-02-20
10,000 shares
·
$95,733
HUNT JAMES CHRISTOPHER
Director
2026-02-18
1,000 shares
·
$9,580
ANDERSON TROY R
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-10
7,781 shares
ANDERSON TROY R
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-10
48,872 shares
·
$519,998
BROWNING TAMMY L
Officer
2026-02-10
4,071 shares
BROWNING TAMMY L
Officer
2026-02-10
15,069 shares
·
$160,334
SOARES NICOLA M
Officer
2026-02-10
3,939 shares
SOARES NICOLA M
Officer
2026-02-10
13,737 shares
·
$146,162
WILLIAMS VANESSA PETERSON
General Counsel
2026-02-10
8,249 shares
WILLIAMS VANESSA PETERSON
General Counsel
2026-02-10
31,390 shares
·
$304,496
ZUHLKE NICHOLAS A.
Officer
2026-02-10
13,721 shares
·
$145,991
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
3 analysts
Barrington Research
2026-02-13
Outperform
Outperform
Barrington Research
2026-02-06
Outperform
Outperform
Barrington Research
2025-11-11
Outperform
Outperform
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