Kforce (STU:ROF) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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STU:ROF Kforce Inc STU:ROF
79 GF Score
Price €47.80
GF Value €48.12
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kforce Moat Score?

Kforce STU:ROF -3.24% 79 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:ROF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,092 Business Services companies, Kforce ranks better than 92.49% on this metric.

Kforce has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Kforce has Narrow Moat: Kforce Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its established presence in the staffing industry and a strong client network. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant pricing power or proprietary technology.

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 Kforce might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Kforce  (STU:ROF) 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

Kforce Moat Score Related Terms

STU:ROF vs BBSI, KELYA, TBI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Kforce'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.

Kforce Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

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

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


STU:ROF
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Kforce (STU:ROF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 25, 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, Kforce ranks #82 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is Kforce's Moat Score too high?
Kforce's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Kforce ranks #82 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kforce has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kforce's Moat Score compare to BBSI and KELYA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kforce ranks #82 out of 1092 companies for Moat Score. This places Kforce in the top 8% 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. Kforce's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kforce stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kforce (STU:ROF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.12, compared to a current price of €47.80 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Kforce's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 10 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 Kforce (STU:ROF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 25, 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 Kforce (STU:ROF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kforce stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €47.80 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €48.12. GuruFocus considers Kforce to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:ROF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €48.12 vs. price of €47.80 (0.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ROF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kforce Business Description

Other Exchanges KFRC:USA
Address 1150 Assembly Drive, Suite 500, Tampa, FL, USA, 33607
Kforce Inc is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance, accounting, and other professional staffing services. The company operates two business segments: the Technology segment, which provides talent solutions with candidates skilled in areas including systems/applications architecture and development, data management and analytics, business and artificial intelligence, machine learning, project and program management, and network architecture and security. The FA segment offers consultants in traditional finance and accounting roles such as finance, planning and analysis; business intelligence analysis; general accounting; transactional accounting, business and cost analysis; and taxation and treasury. The majority of revenue is earned through the Technology segment.
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