BBSI (Barrett Business Services) EPS (Basic): $1.58 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Barrett Business Services EPS (Basic)?

Barrett Business Services BBSI +1.49% 77 EPS (Basic) is $1.58 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BBSI with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Barrett Business Services's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.59. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.58.

Barrett Business Services's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.59. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.54.

Barrett Business Services's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.13. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.81.

During the past 12 months, Barrett Business Services's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 7.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 15.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 9.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Barrett Business Services's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 74.80% per year. The lowest was -20.00% per year. And the median was 7.25% per year.

Barrett Business Services (NAS:BBSI) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

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Barrett Business Services EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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Barrett Business Services EPS (Basic) Chart

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Barrett Business Services EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Barrett Business Services's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(54.448	-	0)	/	25.613
	=	2.13

Barrett Business Services's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(-14.803	-	0)	/	25.031
	=	-0.59

EPS (Basic) 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 $1.58

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $1.58 mean?

Barrett Business Services (BBSI) has a EPS (Basic) of $1.58 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Barrett Business Services and its competitors.

Is Barrett Business Services' EPS (Basic) too high?

Barrett Business Services' current EPS (Basic) is $1.58. Overall, Barrett Business Services has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Barrett Business Services' EPS (Basic) compare to KFRC and KELYA?

Barrett Business Services' EPS (Basic) of $1.58 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Business Services company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Business Services industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Barrett Business Services and its competitors. Barrett Business Services's current EPS (Basic) is $1.58. 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 $40.37, compared to a current price of $34.74 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $1.58. Barrett Business Services' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barrett Business Services (BBSI), the current EPS (Basic) is $1.58 as of Mar. 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 $34.74 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.37. GuruFocus considers Barrett Business Services to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BBSI:

EPS (Basic): $1.58
GF Value™: $40.37 vs. price of $34.74 (13.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Industry Industrials Business Services

Comparable Companies KFRC KELYA NSP TBI HQI MAN ATLN MHH BGSF JOB XAMS:RAND XSWX:ADEN KFY TSE:2181 RHI TNET HKSE:02225 TSE:9744 SHSE:600861 TSE:2154

Other Exchanges BB1:Germany

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Website https://www.bbsi.com

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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