How does Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI)'s PE ratio compare to its industry?

Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) trades at a PE of 17.3 versus a Staffing & Employment Services Industry median of 14.5 (154 companies), putting it above the median of that group. A relative PE gap is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/BBSI.

BBSI PE Benchmarks

Barrett Business Services, Inc. • Industrials

PE Type:

Period:

Data Quality:Good

Current PE Ratio

17.3

Diluted • annual

Forward PE

17.2

NTM Estimate

Sector Companies

500

332 with PE data

Sector Median PE

63.1

332 companies

Peer Companies

Direct competitors

Sector Analysis: Industrials

Total Companies

500

With PE Data

332

Median PE

63.1

PE Range

4.8 - 197.7

Forward PE Median

21.0

Industrials Sector

7586 companies • sector

Below Median(44th %ile)

Current PE:17.3

Forward PE:17.2

Median PE:19.4

Average PE:32.9

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:199.6

25th-75th %ile:10.3 - 39.5

Min: 0.1Max: 199.6

Current: 17.3

Staffing & Employment Services Industry

154 companies • industry

Above Median(58th %ile)

Current PE:17.3

Forward PE:17.2

Median PE:14.5

Average PE:23.6

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:177.0

25th-75th %ile:10.7 - 22.9

Min: 0.1Max: 177.0

Current: 17.3

Peer Companies

8 companies • peers

Below Median(36th %ile)

Current PE:17.3

Forward PE:17.2

Median PE:19.9

Average PE:29.7

Min PE:12.7

Max PE:108.1

25th-75th %ile:15.4 - 23.1

Min: 12.7Max: 108.1

Current: 17.3

Peer Companies

(8 companies)

HSII

KELYA

KFRC

BGSF

HSON

KFY

ICFI

CRAI

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About PE Benchmarks

• Sector: Companies in the same broad industry sector
• Industry: Companies in the same specific industry classification
• Peers: Direct competitors identified through business analysis
• Position: Where this stock ranks relative to the benchmark group
• Forward PE: Based on next 4 quarters analyst EPS estimates from earnings data

Last updated: 8/19/2026, 4:48:54 PM• Based on latest annual diluted PE ratios

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BBSI PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Industrials

Industrials Sector

Staffing & Employment Services Industry

Peer Companies

Peer Companies

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