As of Apr 26, 2024, the Kforce stock's PE ratio is 20.17. This takes into account the latest EPS of $3.18 and stock price of $64.13. The PE ratio at present is nearly equal to the average from the previous four quarters.
The PE ratio of Kforce has averaged 15.24 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 20.17 is 32% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, KFRC's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2014 quarter at 39.36, when the price was $21.65 and the EPS was $0.55. The lowest point was recorded in the Mar 2020 quarter, when it reached 5.19 with a price of $25.57 and an EPS of $4.93.
Maximum annual increase: 123.86% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -86.94% in 2014
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21.25 | 45.75% |
| 2022 | 14.58 | -29.26% |
| 2021 | 20.61 | 30.77% |
| 2020 | 15.76 | 123.86% |
| 2019 | 7.04 | -46.71% |
| 2018 | 13.21 | -30.95% |
| 2017 | 19.13 | 4.36% |
| 2016 | 18.33 | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 16.52 | 97.84% |
| 2014 | 8.35 | -86.94% |
The current PE ratio of KFRC is above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
When compared to its peers ASGN and MAN, KFRC's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than RHI's and BBSI's. Kforce's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 24.25.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| BBSI Barrett Business Services Inc | 16.19 | $800.19M |
| RHI Robert Half International Inc | 17.78 | $7.3B |
| KFRC Kforce Inc | 20.17 | $1.25B |
| ASGN ASGN Inc | 21.48 | $4.53B |
| HSON Hudson Global Inc | 23.46 | $47.55M |
| KELYA Kelly Services Inc | 23.7 | $827.87M |
| MAN ManpowerGroup Inc | 42.61 | $3.66B |
| TBI TrueBlue Inc | N/A | $329.88M |
| MHH Mastech Digital Inc | N/A | $101.37M |
KFRC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 20.17 as of Apr 26, 2024.
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for KFRC stock is 17.86.
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for KFRC stock is 14.83.
Over the last ten years, the Jun 2014 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 39.36.
KFRC's price to earnings ratio is currently 32% above its 10-year historical average.
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Apr 26, 2024), Kforce's share price is $64.13. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $3.18. Therefore, Kforce's price to earnings ratio for today is 20.17. PE RATIO(20.17) = STOCK PRICE($64.13) / TTM EPS($3.18)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.