Kforce (STU:ROF) EV-to-EBIT: 22.06 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 76% Above Median

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STU:ROF Kforce Inc STU:ROF
79 GF Score
Price €47.80
GF Value €47.65
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What is Kforce EV-to-EBIT?

Kforce STU:ROF -3.24% 79 EV-to-EBIT is 22.06 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 12.54. GuruFocus rates STU:ROF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 853 Business Services companies, Kforce ranks worse than 80.3% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kforce's Enterprise Value is €957 Mil. Kforce's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €43 Mil. Therefore, Kforce's EV-to-EBIT for today is 22.06.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kforce's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

STU:ROF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.72   Med: 12.54   Max: 22.06
Current: 21.58

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kforce was 22.06. The lowest was 7.72. And the median was 12.54.

STU:ROF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
80.3% of 853 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.2 vs STU:ROF: 21.58

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kforce's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €540 Mil. Kforce's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €43 Mil. Kforce's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.03%.


Kforce  (STU:ROF) 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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Kforce's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=43.382/540.012
=8.03 %

Kforce's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €540 Mil.
Kforce's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €43 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.


Kforce EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kforce EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kforce's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kforce Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.37 10.01 15.80 16.30 12.95

Kforce Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.24 13.97 11.00 12.95 12.49

STU:ROF vs BBSI, KELYA, TBI: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Kforce'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.


Kforce EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Kforce's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kforce's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Kforce EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Kforce's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=957.187/43.382
=22.06

Kforce's current Enterprise Value is €957 Mil.
Kforce's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €43 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 22.06 mean?
Kforce (STU:ROF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 22.06 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kforce and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 12.54. Over the past decade, Kforce's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.72 to 22.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Kforce ranks #685 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Kforce's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kforce's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.06 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 12.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.72 to a high of 22.06. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20. Kforce's value of 22.06 is 97% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kforce ranks #685 out of 853 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to BBSI and KELYA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kforce ranks #685 out of 853 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kforce in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20. Kforce's value of 22.06 is 97% above this benchmark. Historically, Kforce's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.72 to 22.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.54 vs. the industry median of 11.20, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.20, based on 853 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. Kforce's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.06 is 97% 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 Kforce and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kforce's current EV-to-EBIT is 22.06, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 12.54. 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 €47.65, compared to a current price of €47.80 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 22.06, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 12.54 and 97% above the Business Services industry median of 11.20. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kforce (STU:ROF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 22.06 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 overvalued. The current stock price of €47.80 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €47.65. GuruFocus considers Kforce to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:ROF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 22.06 (76% above median its 10-year median of 12.54)
  • GF Value™: €47.65 vs. price of €47.80 (0.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97% above the Business Services median (#685 of 853)

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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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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