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Barrett Business ServicesBBSI -0.77%83 Debt-to-Equity is 0.12 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates BBSI with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 955 Business Services companies, Barrett Business Services ranks better than 70.99% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barrett Business Services's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BBSI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.11 Max: 0.25
Current: 0.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Barrett Business Services was 0.25. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.11.
BBSI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 70.99% of 955
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs BBSI: 0.12
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Barrett Business Services Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Barrett Business Services Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
BBSI vs KFRC, KELYA, TBI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Barrett Business Services's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Barrett Business Services Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Barrett Business Services's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barrett Business Services's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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.
Barrett Business Services (BBSI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Barrett Business Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, Barrett Business Services' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Barrett Business Services ranks #277 out of 955 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Barrett Business Services' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Barrett Business Services' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 is near median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.25. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Barrett Business Services' value of 0.12 is 63.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barrett Business Services ranks #277 out of 955 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Barrett Business Services has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barrett Business Services' Debt-to-Equity compare to KFRC and KELYA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Barrett Business Services ranks #277 out of 955 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Barrett Business Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Barrett Business Services' value of 0.12 is 63.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Barrett Business Services' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Barrett Business Services has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 955 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Barrett Business Services's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 is 63.6% below 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Barrett Business Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barrett Business Services's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barrett Business Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barrett Business Services (BBSI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.12, compared to a current price of $33.30 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 63.6% below the Business Services industry median of 0.33. Barrett Business Services' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barrett Business Services (BBSI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12 as of Jun. 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 Barrett Business Services (BBSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barrett Business Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $33.30 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.12.
GuruFocus considers Barrett Business Services to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BBSI:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.12 (near median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: $41.12 vs. price of $33.30 (19% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.6% below the Business Services median (#277 of 955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BBSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barrett Business Services Inc is a provider of business management solutions for small and mid-sized companies through a platform that combines management consulting expertise with human resource tools to help business owners manage and operate their businesses more effectively. The company has two categories of services: Professional Employer Services (PEO) and Staffing. The majority of revenue is derived from the Professional Employer Services segment, which provides clients with human resource advisory services, HRIS access, retirement plans, a learning management system, and a web-based technology platform, myBBSI.
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