Kelly ServicesKELYB +1.50%65 PB Ratio is 0.65 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.62. 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 1,049 Business Services companies, Kelly Services ranks better than 93.04% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-27), Kelly Services's share price is $18.27. Kelly Services's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $28.00. Hence, Kelly Services's PB Ratio of today is 0.65.
Warning Sign:
Kelly Services Inc stock PB Ratio (=0.45) is close to 1-year high of 0.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kelly Services's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KELYB'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.62 Max: 1.02
Current: 0.45
During the past 13 years, Kelly Services's highest PB Ratio was 1.02. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.62.
KELYB's PB Ratio is ranked better than 93.04% of 1049
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.62
vs KELYB: 0.45
During the past 12 months, Kelly Services's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -20.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kelly Services was 24.20% per year. The lowest was -8.90% per year. And the median was 5.80% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
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Kelly Services PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kelly Services's PB 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.
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Kelly Services's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Kelly Services's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kelly Services's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Kelly Services's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Kelly Services (KELYB) has a PB Ratio of 0.65 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kelly Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, Kelly Services' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelly Services ranks #73 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Kelly Services' PB Ratio too high?
Kelly Services' current PB Ratio of 0.65 is near median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 1.02. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Kelly Services' value of 0.65 is 59.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kelly Services ranks #73 out of 1049 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 Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelly Services' PB Ratio compare to TBI and HQI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kelly Services ranks #73 out of 1049 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kelly Services in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Kelly Services' value of 0.65 is 59.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kelly Services' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Kelly Services has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.62, based on 1,049 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kelly Services's current PB Ratio of 0.65 is 59.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kelly Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kelly Services's current PB Ratio is 0.65, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.62. 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 PB Ratio is 0.65, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 59.9% below the Business Services industry median of 1.62. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kelly Services (KELYB), the current PB Ratio is 0.65 as of Jun. 27, 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:
PB Ratio: 0.65 (near median its 10-year median of 0.62)
GF Value™: $20.34 vs. price of $18.27 (10.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.9% below the Business Services median (#73 of 1049)
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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