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Barrett Business Services Inc. (BBSI) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$32.36 -0.25% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $32.28

Barrett Business Services Inc. (BBSI) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 69/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 69/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+2.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY) →

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $784.3M

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $32.29 (-0.23%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 19/20 (A+) • 5.3% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 69/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+2.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 57.3% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C+

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk C

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.9% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BBSI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.9%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (69/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY BBSI SCORES 69/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+19/20 pts (28% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 5.3% FCF Margin ($66.0M FCF) & 21% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+17/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 85% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-13 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C$31.72+2.6% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C+$32.55+2.1% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade B-$33.22-2.6% Next Q

Current

Grade C+$32.36+2% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: C (61) → C+ (69)Full Audit →

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Even with a 69/100 (C+) score, BBSI faces multiple-compression risk if 14.4x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 18.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($32.60) or 200D SMA ($32.95) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($33.96) toward Bear Floor ($26.49).

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CALL VS. PUT WHALE SHARE

— (No Active Options Snapshot)

Put/Call Ratio: — (No Active Options Snapshot)

MAX-PAIN EXPIRATION MAGNET

— (No Active Options Snapshot)

No active options chain max-pain snapshot on file

HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING

±5.9%

Derived from 20D OHLCV bars (No Active Options Snapshot)

Active Strike Call vs. Put Concentration Ladder (BBSI)

— (No Active Options Snapshot) — No unusual CBOE strike concentration anomalies recorded in the current database snapshot for BBSI.

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BBSI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +2.63%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE

2026-10-30O $33.00H $33.00L $32.36C $32.36VOL 116.7K

RES: $33.45SUP: $29.68SMA50: $32.60SMA200: $32.95

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

6.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (BBSI)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #204 of 1011 ⚔️ BWMN vs BBSI Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (BBSI vs. BWMN, KELYB, KFRC, KELYA)

Industry: Professional Services (48 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Barrett Business Services Inc. (BBSI) ranks #204 by composite RQD confidence (69/100, grade C+) and #539 by equity capitalization ($784.3M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BBSI leads on earnings valuation at 14.4x trailing P/E, while BBSI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 33.6% ROIC and 21.0% gross margin. KFRC currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 73/100 (B) compared with BBSI at 69/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
BBSI ACTIVE Barrett Business Services Inc.	C+	69/100	14.4x	21.0%	33.6%	-0.25%	$784.3M	Benchmark Subject
BWMN Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.	D	51/100	57.8x	53.4%	6.2%	0.00%	$743.0M	/bwmn-vs-bbsi →
KELYB Kelly Services Inc. (Class B)	D+	53/100	—	20.1%	-5.8%	-4.05%	$949.7M	/kelyb-vs-bbsi →
KFRC Kforce Inc.	B	73/100	29.8x	27.2%	32.3%	+1.40%	$1.04B	/kfrc-vs-bbsi →
KELYA Kelly Services Inc. (Class A)	C-	60/100	—	20.1%	-5.8%	-1.27%	$564.7M	/kelya-vs-bbsi →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000902791

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Barrett Business Services Inc. (BBSI) reported GAAP revenue of $1.24B (+8.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.14B ) , GAAP net income of $54.4M, operating cash flow of $66.0M, and free cash flow of $66.0M (+553.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, BBSI closed FY2025 with $779.1M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.28, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$1.24B	$54.4M	$66.0M	$66.0M	$779.1M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$1.14B	$53.0M	$10.1M	$10.1M	$745.5M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$0	$50.6M	$67.2M	$67.2M	—	—

3. BBSI Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is BBSI stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Barrett Business Services Inc. (NASDAQ: BBSI) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $32.36 (-0.25% 1D, market cap $784.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, BBSI ranks #204 in composite RQD confidence.

How does BBSI compare to BWMN and KELYB in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), BBSI carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 14.4x, gross margin of 21.0%, and ROIC of 33.6%. By comparison, BWMN (Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.) holds a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E 57.8x, ROIC 6.2%, cap $743.0M) and KELYB (Kelly Services Inc. (Class B)) posts a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -5.8%, cap $949.7M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BBSI leads on earnings multiple (14.4x) while BBSI leads on capital efficiency (33.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BBSI?

Per BBSI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000902791), Barrett Business Services Inc. generated $1.24B in revenue (+8.4% YoY), $54.4M in net income, and $66.0M in free cash flow against $779.1M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (21% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is BBSI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BBSI last traded at $32.36 (-0.25% on volume of 182,706 shares), positioning the stock -0.74% below its 50-day simple moving average ($32.60) and -1.79% below its 200-day simple moving average ($32.95). Across its 52-week range of $25.33 to $42.25, BBSI sits at the 41.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 51.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.9% ($30.45 to $34.27).

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What is BBSI's options positioning and volatility profile?

Roarable tracks verified CBOE unusual options sweeps, put/call ratios, and OHLCV realized volatility bands for BBSI.

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