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Barrett Business ServicesBBSI -2.21%82 EV-to-EBIT is 12.17 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 10.30. GuruFocus rates BBSI with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 856 Business Services companies, Barrett Business Services ranks worse than 55.37% on this metric.
Barrett Business Services (NAS:BBSI) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Barrett Business Services's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $812 Mil.
Barrett Business Services's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $61 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Barrett Business Services EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Barrett Business Services's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Barrett Business Services's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barrett Business Services's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Barrett Business Services's current Enterprise Value is $738 Mil.
Barrett Business Services's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $61 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 12.17 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Barrett Business Services and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 10.30. Over the past decade, Barrett Business Services' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.44 to 19.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Barrett Business Services ranks #474 out of 856 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is Barrett Business Services' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Barrett Business Services' current EV-to-EBIT of 12.17 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 10.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.44 to a high of 19.54. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.05. Barrett Business Services' value of 12.17 is 10.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barrett Business Services ranks #474 out of 856 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Barrett Business Services has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barrett Business Services' EV-to-EBIT compare to KFRC and KELYA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Barrett Business Services ranks #474 out of 856 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Barrett Business Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.05. Barrett Business Services' value of 12.17 is 10.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Barrett Business Services' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.44 to 19.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.30 vs. the industry median of 11.05, Barrett Business Services 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.05, based on 856 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Barrett Business Services's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.17 is 10.2% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Barrett Business Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barrett Business Services's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.17, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 10.30. 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 $41.03, compared to a current price of $32.24 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.17, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 10.30 and 10.2% above the Business Services industry median of 11.05. Barrett Business Services' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barrett Business Services (BBSI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.17 as of Aug. 16, 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 $32.24 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.03.
GuruFocus considers Barrett Business Services to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BBSI:
EV-to-EBIT: 12.17 (18% above median its 10-year median of 10.30)
GF Value™: $41.03 vs. price of $32.24 (21.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.2% above the Business Services median (#474 of 856)
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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