Risk factor
Limited default risk
Profitability factor
Favourable analyst view
In Guru Portfolios
Manager | Fund | Portfolio Weight (%) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Cohen | Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | 0.0% | +0.01% |
| Kenneth Griffin | CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | 0.0% | +0.00% |
About
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) delivers a range of business management solutions specifically designed for small and mid-sized enterprises across the United States. The company has developed a proprietary management platform that seamlessly integrates a strategic, knowledge-based approach, typically found in management consulting, with the practical tools and capabilities characteristic of the human resource outsourcing sector. Among its core offerings are professional employer services, through which BBSI establishes a co-employment relationship via a client services agreement. Under this arrangement, the company takes on critical responsibilities such as payroll processing, managing payroll taxes, securing workers' compensation coverage, and overseeing various other administrative duties for the client's existing workforce. Additionally, BBSI provides comprehensive staffing and recruitment services. These include providing personnel for short-term or on-demand assignments, contract staffing, direct placement of permanent employees, and long-term or indefinite-term on-site management. Its diverse client base encompasses industries such as electronics manufacturing, light industrial production, agricultural businesses, transportation and logistics, food processing, telecommunications, public utilities, general contractors in various construction domains, and professional service organizations. Founded in 1965, Barrett Business Services, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Vancouver, Washington.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is overvalued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is fairly valued on P/E, neutral on EV/EBITDA, over
Target Price
The average target price of BBSI is 42.3 and suggests 33.4% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to incr