Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI)

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Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) is down 10.2% since the beginning of the year. At $32 per share, BBSI is trading 34.9% below its 52-week high of $50. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BBSI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,869.

Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) has returned -10.19% so far this year and -20.09% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, BBSI has posted an annualized return of 14.18%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.88%.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 14, 1993, BBSI's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +1.85%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.2 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Jul 2003 with a return of +72.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2014 at -40.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, BBSI closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 11, 2003 with a return of +48.2%, while the worst single day was Oct 29, 2014 at -58.9%.

Barrett Business Services, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 25.53%, beta of 0.59, and R2 of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 14, 1993.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (79.89%) than losses (53.25%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.59 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.04 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.04 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

BBSI ranks 21 for risk / return — below 21% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

Barrett Business Services, Inc. provided a 0.99% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 19 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Barrett Business Services, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Barrett Business Services, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Barrett Business Services, Inc. was 87.22%, occurring on Feb 12, 2003. Recovery took 506 trading sessions.

The current Barrett Business Services, Inc. drawdown is 33.71%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Barrett Business Services, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Barrett Business Services, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.