KELYB (Kelly Services) YoY EBITDA Growth: -21.21% (As of Jun. 2026)

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KELYB Kelly Services Inc KELYB
65 GF Score
Price $23.27
GF Value $23.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kelly Services YoY EBITDA Growth?

Kelly Services KELYB 65 YoY EBITDA Growth is -21.21% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KELYB with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Kelly Services's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -21.21%.

Kelly Services's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.81.

Kelly Services YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kelly Services's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Kelly Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Kelly Services Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Kelly Services YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Kelly Services's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(-0.373-1.124)/ | 1.124 |
=-133.19 %

Kelly Services's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(0.81-1.028)/ | 1.028 |
=-21.21 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of -21.21% mean?
Kelly Services (KELYB) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of -21.21% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Kelly Services and its competitors.
Is Kelly Services' YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Kelly Services' current YoY EBITDA Growth is -21.21%. Overall, Kelly Services has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelly Services' YoY EBITDA Growth compare to BBSI and TBI?
Kelly Services' YoY EBITDA Growth of -21.21% 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 YoY EBITDA Growth for a Business Services company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Business Services industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Kelly Services and its competitors. Kelly Services's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -21.21%. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.95, compared to a current price of $23.27 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is -21.21%. Kelly Services' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kelly Services (KELYB), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is -21.21% as of Jun. 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 undervalued. The current stock price of $23.27 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.95. GuruFocus considers Kelly Services to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KELYB:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: -21.21%
  • GF Value™: $23.95 vs. price of $23.27 (2.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 10 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges KELYA:USAKYS:Germany
Address 999 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI, USA, 48084
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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