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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kelly Services's enterprise value is $733 Mil.
Kelly Services's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-29 Mil. Therefore, Kelly Services's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -25.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kelly Services's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KELYB'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.14 Med: 6.77 Max: 49.23
Current: -25.54
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kelly Services was 49.23. The lowest was -39.14. And the median was 6.77.
KELYB's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 902
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.705
vs KELYB: -25.54
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Kelly Services (NAS:KELYB) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Kelly Services's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Kelly Services's share price for today is $22.99.
Kelly Services's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-7.600.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Kelly Services's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Kelly Services's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
Kelly Services EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Kelly Services's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kelly Services's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kelly Services's current Enterprise Value is $733 Mil.
Kelly Services's EBITDA 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 $-29 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.
Kelly Services (KELYB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -25.54 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kelly Services. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelly Services ranks #999999 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Kelly Services' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kelly Services' current EV-to-EBITDA is -25.54. Based on the distribution chart, Kelly Services ranks #999999 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kelly Services has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelly Services' EV-to-EBITDA compare to TBI and HQI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kelly Services ranks #999999 out of 902 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kelly Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.71, based on 902 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kelly Services. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kelly Services's current EV-to-EBITDA is -25.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelly Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelly Services (KELYB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.45, compared to a current price of $22.99 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -25.54. Kelly Services' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kelly Services (KELYB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -25.54 as of Jul. 30, 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 Kelly Services (KELYB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelly Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.99 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.45.
GuruFocus considers Kelly Services to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KELYB:
EV-to-EBITDA: -25.54
GF Value™: $20.45 vs. price of $22.99 (12.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KELYB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kelly Services Inc is a specialty talent solutions company. The company operates through three reportable segments: i) Enterprise Talent Management, which provides temporary staffing, outsourcing, and permanent placement services across industrial, contact center, and clerical roles, ii) Science, Engineering & Technology, which supplies specialized talent across multiple industries, and iii) Education, which delivers staffing, placement, and executive search services to Pre-K-12 school districts and education organizations in the United States. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Enterprise Talent Management segment. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Europe and the Asia-Pacific Region.
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