KELYB (Kelly Services) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


KELYB Kelly Services Inc KELYB
65 GF Score
Price $19.50
GF Value $20.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kelly Services Moat Score?

Kelly Services KELYB +6.73% 65 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates KELYB with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Business Services companies, Kelly Services ranks better than 88.48% on this metric.

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

Kelly Services has No Moat: Kelly Services Inc operates in a highly competitive staffing industry with low switching costs and limited brand strength. The company lacks significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers, resulting in weak competitive advantages.

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 Kelly Services might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Kelly Services  (NAS:KELYB) 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

Kelly Services Moat Score Related Terms

KELYB vs TBI, HQI, MHH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Kelly 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.

Kelly Services Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Kelly Services (KELYB) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 29, 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, Kelly Services ranks #126 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Kelly Services' Moat Score too high?
Kelly Services' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Kelly 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, 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' Moat Score compare to TBI and HQI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kelly Services ranks #126 out of 1094 companies for Moat Score. This places Kelly 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. Kelly 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 Kelly Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelly Services (KELYB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.34, compared to a current price of $19.50 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Kelly Services' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 warning signs 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 Kelly Services (KELYB), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 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 $19.50 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.34. GuruFocus considers Kelly Services to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KELYB:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $20.34 vs. price of $19.50 (4.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 9 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.
65GF Score

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