Kelly Services Inc. (Class B) (KELYB) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 53/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
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Kelly Services Inc. (Class B) (KELYB) dropped -4.05% to $27.35, trading at 16% of its 52-week range ($8.38 – $125). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-6% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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vs. -1.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Kelly Services Inc. (Class B) (KELYB) ranks #586 by composite RQD confidence (53/100, grade D+) and #516 by equity capitalization ($949.7M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, EFOR leads on earnings valuation at 13.4x 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 KELYB at 53/100 (D+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELYB
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Kelly Services Inc. (Class B) | D+ | 53/100 | — | 20.1% | -5.8% | -4.05% | $949.7M | Benchmark Subject |
| KFRC Kforce Inc. | B | 73/100 | 29.8x | 27.2% | 32.3% | +1.40% | $1.04B | /kfrc-vs-kelyb → |
| BBSI Barrett Business Services Inc. | C+ | 69/100 | 14.4x | 21.0% | 33.6% | -0.25% | $784.3M | /bbsi-vs-kelyb → |
| BWMN Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. | D | 51/100 | 57.8x | 53.4% | 6.2% | 0.00% | $743.0M | /bwmn-vs-kelyb → |
| EFOR Everforth Inc. | C+ | 68/100 | 13.4x | 28.9% | 6.5% | -4.47% | $1.52B | /efor-vs-kelyb → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-28), Kelly Services Inc. (Class B) (KELYB) reported GAAP revenue of $4.25B (-1.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $4.33B , and -12.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$600.0K, operating cash flow of $122.6M, and free cash flow of $122.6M (+355.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, KELYB closed FY2025 with $2.25B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-28 | $4.25B | -$600.0K | $122.6M | $122.6M | $2.25B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-29 | $4.33B | -$600.0K | $26.9M | $26.9M | $2.63B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $4.84B | $36.4M | $76.7M | $76.7M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-01, Kelly Services Inc. (Class B) (NASDAQ: KELYB) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 53/100 at a spot price of $27.35 (-4.05% 1D, market cap $949.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, KELYB ranks #586 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), KELYB carries a Roarable D+ (53/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 20.1%, and ROIC of -5.8%. By comparison, KFRC (Kforce Inc.) holds a B grade (73/100 RQD, P/E 29.8x, ROIC 32.3%, cap $1.04B) and BBSI (Barrett Business Services Inc.) posts a C+ grade (69/100 RQD, P/E 14.4x, ROIC 33.6%, cap $784.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, EFOR leads on earnings multiple (13.4x) while BBSI leads on capital efficiency (33.6% ROIC).
Per KELYB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-28, CIK 0000055135), Kelly Services Inc. (Class B) generated $4.25B in revenue (-1.9% YoY), -$600.0K in net income, and $122.6M in free cash flow against $2.25B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
KELYB last traded at $27.35 (-4.05% on volume of 203 shares), positioning the stock +16.83% above its 50-day simple moving average ($23.41) and +42.45% above its 200-day simple moving average ($19.20). Across its 52-week range of $8.38 to $125.00, KELYB sits at the 16.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 72.6 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±3.3% ($26.45 to $28.25).
Why KELYB Stock dropped -4.05% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-6% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.