A Goodwill is an intangible asset that arises as a result of the acquisition of one company by another for a premium value. The value of a company's brand name, solid customer base, good customer relations, good employee relations and any patents or proprietary technology represent goodwill. Barrett Business Services's goodwill for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $48 Mil.
Barrett Business Services (NAS:BBSI) Goodwill Explanation
Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets.
It is calculated by dividing goodwill by total assets.
Barrett Business Services's Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
If the goodwill-to-asset ratio increases, it can mean that the company is recording a proportionately higher amount of goodwill, assuming total assets are remaining constant. It is generally good to see a company increasing its assets regularly; however, if these increases are coming from intangible assets, such as goodwill, the increases may not be as good.
Increases in the goodwill-to-asset ratio might suggest that a company has been aggressively acquiring other firms or has seen its tangible assets decrease in value. When a large portion of total assets are attributable to intangible assets (such as goodwill), the company may be at risk of having that portion of its asset base wiped out quickly if it must record any goodwill impairments. Decreases in the goodwill-to-assets ratio suggest that the company has either written down some goodwill or increased its tangible assets.
Asset needs vary from industry to industry. This is why comparing goodwill-to-assets ratios is generally most meaningful among companies within the same industry. By comparing a company's goodwill to assets ratio to those of other companies within the same industry, investors can get a feel for how a company is managing its goodwill.
Barrett Business Services Goodwill Related Terms
Barrett Business Services Goodwill 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.
A Goodwill is an intangible asset that arises as a result of the acquisition of one company by another for a premium value. The value of a company's brand name, solid customer base, good customer relations, good employee relations and any patents or proprietary technology represent goodwill. Goodwill is considered an intangible asset because it is not a physical asset like buildings or equipment. The goodwill account can be found in the assets portion of a company's balance sheet.
Barrett Business Services (BBSI) has a Goodwill of $48 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Goodwill is the intangible assets representing the value in excess of the acquired company's value. View historical data on Barrett Business Services and its competitors.
Is Barrett Business Services' Goodwill too high?
Barrett Business Services' current Goodwill is $48 Mil. 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' Goodwill compare to KFRC and KELYA?
Barrett Business Services' Goodwill of $48 Mil 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 Goodwill for a Business Services company?
A good Goodwill depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Goodwill 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 Goodwill mean?
A high Goodwill can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Goodwill is the intangible assets representing the value in excess of the acquired company's value. View historical data on Barrett Business Services and its competitors. Barrett Business Services's current Goodwill is $48 Mil. 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 $40.38, compared to a current price of $36.00 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Goodwill is $48 Mil. 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 Goodwill calculated?
Goodwill is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barrett Business Services (BBSI), the current Goodwill is $48 Mil 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 $36.00 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.38.
GuruFocus considers Barrett Business Services to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BBSI:
Goodwill: $48 Mil
GF Value™: $40.38 vs. price of $36.00 (10.8% below fair value)
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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