BBSI (Barrett Business Services) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


BBSI Barrett Business Services Inc BBSI
77 GF Score
Price $37.98
GF Value $40.46
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Barrett Business Services Moat Score?

Barrett Business Services BBSI +0.53% 77 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates BBSI with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,094 Business Services companies, Barrett Business Services ranks better than 88.48% on this metric.

Barrett Business Services has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Barrett Business Services has No Moat: Barrett Business Services Inc operates in a competitive industry with no significant market leadership or customer switching costs. The company lacks proprietary technology, strong brand strength, and durable cost advantages, resulting in a weak competitive position.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Barrett Business Services might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Barrett Business Services  (NAS:BBSI) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Barrett Business Services Moat Score Related Terms

BBSI vs KFRC, KELYA, TBI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Barrett Business Services's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Barrett Business Services's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Barrett Business Services's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Barrett Business Services (BBSI) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Barrett Business Services ranks #126 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Barrett Business Services' Moat Score too high?
Barrett Business Services' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Barrett Business Services ranks #126 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Barrett Business Services has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barrett Business Services' Moat Score compare to KFRC and KELYA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Barrett Business Services ranks #126 out of 1094 companies for Moat Score. This places Barrett Business Services in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Business Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Barrett Business Services's current Moat Score is 3. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.46, compared to a current price of $37.98 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barrett Business Services (BBSI), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 04, 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 $37.98 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.46. GuruFocus considers Barrett Business Services to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BBSI:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $40.46 vs. price of $37.98 (6.1% 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

Other Exchanges BB1:Germany
Address 8100 NE Parkway Drive, Suite 200, Vancouver, WA, USA, 98662
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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