Kelly ServicesKELYB +1.50%65 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KELYB with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 517 Business Services companies, Kelly Services ranks better than 58.03% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Kelly Services's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kelly Services's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KELYB'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.14 Max: 0.39
Current: 0.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kelly Services was 0.39. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.14.
KELYB's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 58.03% of 517
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs KELYB: 0.39
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 34.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kelly Services was 58.70% per year. The lowest was -43.00% per year. And the median was 6.20% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Kelly Services (NAS:KELYB) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Kelly Services Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Kelly Services Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kelly Services's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
* 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.
KELYB vs TBI, HQI, ATLN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Kelly Services's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Kelly Services's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kelly Services's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Kelly Services's Dividend Payout 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.
Kelly Services (KELYB) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kelly Services and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kelly Services' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelly Services ranks #217 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is Kelly Services' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kelly Services' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.39. Based on the distribution chart, Kelly Services ranks #217 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kelly Services has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelly Services' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TBI and HQI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kelly Services ranks #217 out of 517 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Kelly Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Historically, Kelly Services' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.39 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 517 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kelly Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kelly Services's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.34, compared to a current price of $18.27 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kelly Services (KELYB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Kelly Services (KELYB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelly Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.27 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.34.
GuruFocus considers Kelly Services to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KELYB:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $20.34 vs. price of $18.27 (10.2% below fair value)
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 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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