KELYB (Kelly Services) Total Operating Expense: $800 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


KELYB Kelly Services Inc KELYB
65 GF Score
Price $23.40
GF Value $25.22
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kelly Services Total Operating Expense?

Kelly Services KELYB +6.90% 65 Total Operating Expense is $800 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KELYB with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Kelly Services's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $199 Mil. Kelly Services's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $800 Mil.

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Kelly Services Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

Kelly Services Annual Data
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Kelly Services Quarterly Data
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Kelly Services Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating 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 $800 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $800 Mil mean?
Kelly Services (KELYB) has a Total Operating Expense of $800 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Kelly Services and its competitors.
Is Kelly Services' Total Operating Expense too high?
Kelly Services' current Total Operating Expense is $800 Mil. Overall, Kelly Services has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelly Services' Total Operating Expense compare to TBI and HQI?
Kelly Services' Total Operating Expense of $800 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 Total Operating Expense for a Business Services company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Total Operating 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Kelly Services and its competitors. Kelly Services's current Total Operating Expense is $800 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.22, compared to a current price of $23.40 — trading 7.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $800 Mil. Kelly Services' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kelly Services (KELYB), the current Total Operating Expense is $800 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 $23.40 is trading 7.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.22. GuruFocus considers Kelly Services to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KELYB:

  • Total Operating Expense: $800 Mil
  • GF Value™: $25.22 vs. price of $23.40 (7.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 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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