EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Barrett Business Services's Enterprise Value is €749 Mil.
Barrett Business Services's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €15 Mil. Therefore, Barrett Business Services's EV-to-FCF for today is 50.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barrett Business Services's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BB1'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1397.42 Med: 5.59 Max: 47.55
Current: 45.42
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Barrett Business Services was 47.55. The lowest was -1397.42. And the median was 5.59.
FRA:BB1's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 85.63% of 717
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.59
vs FRA:BB1: 45.42
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Barrett Business Services (FRA:BB1) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Barrett Business Services's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Barrett Business Services's share price for today is €32.40.
Barrett Business 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 €1.317.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Barrett Business Services EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Barrett Business Services EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Barrett Business Services's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barrett Business Services's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Barrett Business Services's current Enterprise Value is €749 Mil.
Barrett Business Services's Free Cash Flow 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 €15 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 (FRA:BB1) has a EV-to-FCF of 50.54 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Barrett Business Services and its competitors. This is 804% above median its historical median of 5.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Barrett Business Services ranks #614 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 85.6%.
Is Barrett Business Services' EV-to-FCF too high?
Barrett Business Services' current EV-to-FCF of 50.54 is 804% above median its 10-year median of 5.59. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.59. Barrett Business Services' value of 50.54 is 301.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barrett Business Services ranks #614 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Barrett Business Services has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barrett Business Services' EV-to-FCF compare to KFRC and KELYA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Barrett Business Services ranks #614 out of 717 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Barrett Business Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.59. Barrett Business Services' value of 50.54 is 301.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.59 vs. the industry median of 12.59, 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-FCF for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.59, based on 717 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Barrett Business Services's current EV-to-FCF of 50.54 is 301.4% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Barrett Business Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barrett Business Services's current EV-to-FCF is 50.54, which is 804% above median its own 10-year median of 5.59. 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?
Barrett Business Services (FRA:BB1) has a current EV-to-FCF of 50.54. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.46, compared to a current price of €32.40 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 50.54, which is 804% above median its 10-year median of 5.59 and 301.4% above the Business Services industry median of 12.59. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barrett Business Services (FRA:BB1), the current EV-to-FCF is 50.54 as of Jul. 11, 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 (FRA:BB1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barrett Business Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €32.40 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €35.46.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BB1:
EV-to-FCF: 50.54 (804% above median its 10-year median of 5.59)
GF Value™: €35.46 vs. price of €32.40 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 301.4% above the Business Services median (#614 of 717)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BB1 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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