KELYA Kelly Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Kelly Services stock as of Jan 21, 2025 is 12.38. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.17 and the stock price of $14.48 per share. The P/E ratio has decreased by 33% from the past four quarters average of 18.5.
KELYA PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Kelly Services for the last ten years is 29.65. The current PE ratio of 12.38 is 58% 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.
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
Currently, KELYA's PE ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
KELYA PE vs 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 32.18.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KELYA Kelly Services Inc | 12.42 | $517.41M |
| KFRC Kforce Inc | 19.12 | $1.07B |
| BBSI Barrett Business Services Inc | 22.69 | $1.14B |
| ASGN ASGN Inc | 22.88 | $4.05B |
| RHI Robert Half International Inc | 25.61 | $7.27B |
| MAN ManpowerGroup Inc | 69.22 | $2.83B |
| TBI TrueBlue Inc | N/A | $231.45M |
| HSON Hudson Global Inc | N/A | $34.84M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kelly Services's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for KELYA stock is 12.38 as of Jan 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Kelly Services (KELYA)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for KELYA stock is 70.03.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Kelly Services (KELYA)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for KELYA stock is 50.82.
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 58% 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 (Jan 21, 2025), Kelly Services's stock price is $14.48. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.17. Therefore, Kelly Services's P/E ratio for today is 12.38. PE RATIO(12.38) = STOCK PRICE($14.48) / TTM EPS($1.17)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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