Kforce (STU:ROF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.40 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — Near Median

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STU:ROF Kforce Inc STU:ROF
79 GF Score
Price €47.80
GF Value €48.12
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kforce Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kforce STU:ROF -3.24% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.40 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 6.22. GuruFocus rates STU:ROF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Business Services companies, Kforce ranks worse than 90.81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Kforce's current share price is €47.80. Kforce's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €7.47. Kforce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kforce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:ROF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.64   Med: 6.22   Max: 12.01
Current: 6.31

During the past years, Kforce's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.01. The lowest was 2.64. And the median was 6.22.

STU:ROF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90.81% of 729 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs STU:ROF: 6.31

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Kforce's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.661. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €7.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kforce  (STU:ROF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Kforce Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kforce Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kforce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Kforce Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kforce Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Kforce Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:ROF vs BBSI, KELYA, TBI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Kforce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Kforce Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Kforce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kforce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Kforce Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Kforce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=47.80/7.47
=6.40

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Kforce's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Kforce's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=5.661/330.2130*330.2130
=5.661

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Kforce Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 4.203 241.018 5.758
201609 4.239 241.428 5.798
201612 4.306 241.432 5.889
201703 4.379 243.801 5.931
201706 4.499 244.955 6.065
201709 4.486 246.819 6.002
201712 4.310 246.524 5.773
201803 4.182 249.554 5.534
201806 4.926 251.989 6.455
201809 5.391 252.439 7.052
201812 5.683 251.233 7.470
201903 6.171 254.202 8.016
201906 7.738 256.143 9.976
201909 7.287 256.759 9.372
201912 6.566 256.974 8.437
202003 6.242 258.115 7.986
202006 6.171 257.797 7.904
202009 6.582 260.280 8.350
202012 6.671 260.474 8.457
202103 6.784 264.877 8.457
202106 7.127 271.696 8.662
202109 7.534 274.310 9.069
202112 7.754 278.802 9.184
202203 8.426 287.504 9.678
202206 9.389 296.311 10.463
202209 10.131 296.808 11.271
202212 8.391 296.797 9.336
202303 8.534 301.836 9.336
202306 8.609 305.109 9.317
202309 8.486 307.789 9.104
202312 7.473 306.746 8.045
202403 7.766 312.332 8.211
202406 7.989 314.175 8.397
202409 7.845 315.301 8.216
202412 7.684 315.605 8.040
202503 6.789 319.799 7.010
202506 6.262 322.561 6.411
202509 6.155 324.800 6.258
202512 5.798 324.054 5.908
202603 5.661 330.213 5.661

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.40 mean?
Kforce (STU:ROF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.40 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kforce and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.22. Over the past decade, Kforce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.64 to 12.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Kforce ranks #662 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 90.8%.
Is Kforce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kforce's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.40 is near median its 10-year median of 6.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.64 to a high of 12.01. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Kforce's value of 6.40 is 310.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kforce ranks #662 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kforce has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kforce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BBSI and KELYA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kforce ranks #662 out of 729 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kforce in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Kforce's value of 6.40 is 310.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kforce's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.64 to 12.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.22 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Kforce has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.56, based on 729 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kforce's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.40 is 310.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kforce and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kforce's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kforce stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kforce (STU:ROF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.12, compared to a current price of €47.80 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.22 and 310.3% above the Business Services industry median of 1.56. Kforce's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kforce (STU:ROF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.40 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Kforce (STU:ROF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kforce stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €47.80 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €48.12. GuruFocus considers Kforce to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:ROF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.40 (near median its 10-year median of 6.22)
  • GF Value™: €48.12 vs. price of €47.80 (0.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 310.3% above the Business Services median (#662 of 729)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ROF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kforce Business Description

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Address 1150 Assembly Drive, Suite 500, Tampa, FL, USA, 33607
Kforce Inc is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance, accounting, and other professional staffing services. The company operates two business segments: the Technology segment, which provides talent solutions with candidates skilled in areas including systems/applications architecture and development, data management and analytics, business and artificial intelligence, machine learning, project and program management, and network architecture and security. The FA segment offers consultants in traditional finance and accounting roles such as finance, planning and analysis; business intelligence analysis; general accounting; transactional accounting, business and cost analysis; and taxation and treasury. The majority of revenue is earned through the Technology segment.
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