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KELYA Kelly Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Kelly Services stock as of Jul 25, 2024 is 16.43. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.4 and the stock price of $23 per share. The P/E ratio has decreased by 87% from the past four quarters average of 127.0.

KELYA PE ratio history

How has KELYA's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Kelly Services for the last ten years is 30.25. The current PE ratio of 16.43 is 46% below the historical average. In the past ten years, KELYA's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jul 2023 quarter at 440.25, when the stock price was $17.61 and the EPS was $0.04. The lowest value was in the Jan 2022 quarter, when it reached 4.27 with a price of $16.77 and an EPS of $3.93.

Average
30.25
Median
13.28
Minimum
4.27
Maximum
440.25

Kelly Services PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 131.71% in 2018

Maximum annual decrease: -77.32% in 2019

Year PE ratio Change
2023 21.84 N/A
2023 N/A N/A
2022 4.27 N/A
2021 N/A N/A
2019 7.79 -77.32%
2018 34.34 131.71%
2017 14.82 100.54%
2017 7.39 -36.4%
2016 11.62 -58.31%
2014 27.87 69.73%

KELYA average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of KELYA for the past years

Currently, KELYA's PE ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
67.5
5-year avg
49.83
10-year avg
30.25
15-year avg
28.22

KELYA PE vs peers

What is KELYA's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peer stocks RHI and ASGN, KELYA's PE ratio stands lower. Kelly Services's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 20.29.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
KELYA Kelly Services Inc 16.55 $823.22M
RHI Robert Half International Inc 18.54 $6.54B
BBSI Barrett Business Services Inc 19.39 $943.59M
ASGN ASGN Inc 21.76 $4.35B
KFRC Kforce Inc 23.35 $1.33B
MAN ManpowerGroup Inc 71.25 $3.57B
TBI TrueBlue Inc N/A $363.47M
HSON Hudson Global Inc N/A $51M

Frequently asked questions

What is Kelly Services's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for KELYA stock is 16.43 as of Jul 25, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Kelly Services (KELYA)?

The 3-year average PE ratio for KELYA stock is 67.5.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Kelly Services (KELYA)?

The 5-year average PE ratio for KELYA stock is 49.83.

What is the highest PE ratio for KELYA?

In the last ten years, the Jul 2023 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 440.25.

How does the current PE ratio for KELYA compare to its historical average?

The current price to earnings ratio of KELYA is 46% lower than the 10-year historical average.

How is KELYA's PE ratio calculated (Kelly Services PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jul 25, 2024), Kelly Services's stock price is $23. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $1.4. Therefore, Kelly Services's P/E ratio for today is 16.43. PE RATIO(16.43) = STOCK PRICE($23) / TTM EPS($1.4)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.