KELYB (Kelly Services) Tax Expense: $173 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


KELYB Kelly Services Inc KELYB
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Price $18.27
GF Value $20.34
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kelly Services Tax Expense?

Kelly Services KELYB +1.50% 65 Tax Expense is $173 Mil 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.

Kelly Services's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $173 Mil.


Kelly Services  (NAS:KELYB) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Kelly Services Tax Expense Historical Data

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Kelly Services Tax Expense Chart

Kelly Services Annual Data
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Tax Expense
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Kelly Services Quarterly Data
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Kelly Services Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $173 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of $173 Mil mean?
Kelly Services (KELYB) has a Tax Expense of $173 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Kelly Services and its competitors.
Is Kelly Services' Tax Expense too high?
Kelly Services' current Tax Expense is $173 Mil. 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' Tax Expense compare to TBI and HQI?
Kelly Services' Tax Expense of $173 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Expense for a Business Services company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Kelly Services and its competitors. Kelly Services's current Tax Expense is $173 Mil. 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 Tax Expense is $173 Mil. 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kelly Services (KELYB), the current Tax Expense is $173 Mil 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:

  • Tax Expense: $173 Mil
  • GF Value™: $20.34 vs. price of $18.27 (10.2% 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.
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