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Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Barrett Business Services's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-59 Mil. Barrett Business Services's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $733 Mil. Therefore, Barrett Business Services's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barrett Business Services's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BBSI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.82 Med: 6.03 Max: 7.73
Current: 5.66
During the past 13 years, Barrett Business Services's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 7.73%. The lowest was 3.82%. And the median was 6.03%.
BBSI's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 59.18% of 1095
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.98
vs BBSI: 5.66
Barrett Business Services (NAS:BBSI) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Barrett Business Services Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Barrett Business Services Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barrett Business Services's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Barrett Business Services Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
BBSI vs KFRC, KELYA, TBI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Barrett Business Services's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Barrett Business Services's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barrett Business Services's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -8.07% mean?
Barrett Business Services (BBSI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -8.07% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Barrett Business Services and its competitors. Over the past decade, Barrett Business Services' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.82 to 7.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Barrett Business Services ranks #447 out of 1095 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Barrett Business Services' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Barrett Business Services' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -8.07%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.82 to a high of 7.73. Based on the distribution chart, Barrett Business Services ranks #447 out of 1095 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KFRC and KELYA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Barrett Business Services ranks #447 out of 1095 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Barrett Business Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.98. Historically, Barrett Business Services' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.82 to 7.73 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 3.98, based on 1,095 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Barrett Business Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barrett Business Services's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -8.07%. 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 $40.69, compared to a current price of $39.75 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -8.07%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barrett Business Services (BBSI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -8.07% 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 Barrett Business Services (BBSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barrett Business Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $39.75 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.69.
GuruFocus considers Barrett Business Services to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BBSI:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -8.07%
GF Value™: $40.69 vs. price of $39.75 (2.3% below fair value)
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 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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