Barrett Business Services Inc. (BBSI) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Barrett Business Services Inc. (BBSI) has a Graham intrinsic value of $65.64 per share. At $32.55 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 50% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 4.4% a year to $1.2B, with an average return on invested capital of 42.1%.

Graham intrinsic value
$65.64
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$32.55
Price vs Graham value
50% below
Market cap
$850.9M
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.2B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
4.4%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
42.1%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$47.2M

BBSI 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $1.2B $54.4M $2.08 $47.2M 5.0% 27.5%
FY2024 $1.1B $53.0M $1.98 -$4.1M 5.2% 27.6%
FY2023 $1.1B $50.6M $1.85 $55.4M 5.7% 36.6%
FY2022 $1.1B $47.3M $1.64 $11.8M 5.6% 33.6%
FY2021 $955.2M $38.1M $1.25 -$22.3M 4.6% 21.8%
FY2020 $880.8M $33.8M $1.10 -$36.5M 4.1% 19.2%
FY2019 $942.3M $48.3M $1.57 $66.3M 5.4% 33.7%
FY2018 $940.7M $38.1M $1.25 $64.1M 3.9% 52.1%
FY2017 $920.4M $25.2M $0.83 $109.2M 3.3% 77.6%
FY2016 $840.6M $18.8M $0.64 $73.2M 3.4% 91.2%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 4.4% annually over the past decade.

BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC has earned high returns on invested capital, averaging 42.1% ROIC over the available history. High ROIC is consistent with a durable franchise, but it is not by itself proof of an economic moat.

Over the decade, BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC shows that management has aggressively returned capital to shareholders by retiring 11.4% of outstanding shares.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC is modeled at 14.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $65.64 per share.

BBSI stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Barrett Business Services Inc. (BBSI) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 14.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, BBSI's intrinsic value is about $65.64 per share.

Is BBSI stock undervalued?

At $32.55 (close on Oct 17, 2026), BBSI trades 50% below its Graham value of $65.64. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Barrett Business Services Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $840.6M in fiscal 2016 to $1.2B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. Net income was $54.4M in fiscal 2025.

Does Barrett Business Services Inc. generate free cash flow?

Barrett Business Services Inc. generated $47.2M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 7 of the last 10 reported years.

What is BBSI's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 42.1%, and average return on equity was 26.6%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this BBSI data come from?

From Barrett Business Services Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 6, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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