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Kforce Inc. (KFRC)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US4937321010
CUSIP
493732101
IPO Date
Aug 14, 1995

Highlights

Market Cap
$509.04M
Enterprise Value
$513.58M
EPS (TTM)
$1.95
PE Ratio
15.02
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.33B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$361.37M
EBITDA (TTM)
$52.49M
Year Range
$24.49 - $49.13
Target Price
$71.00
ROA (TTM)
9.52%
ROE (TTM)
27.95%

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Kforce Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Kforce Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Kforce Inc. (KFRC) has returned -4.05% so far this year and -37.15% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KFRC has returned 6.57% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Kforce Inc.

1D
-0.88%
1M
9.79%
YTD
-4.05%
6M
0.27%
1Y
-37.15%
3Y*
-20.08%
5Y*
-9.21%
10Y*
6.57%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 15, 1995, KFRC's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.78%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.3 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Nov 1999 with a return of +66.2%, while the worst month was Jun 2000 at -45.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, KFRC closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2003 with a return of +34.7%, while the worst single day was Jun 22, 2000 at -34.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202614.26%-23.52%9.79%-4.05%
2025-1.71%-10.07%-1.69%-21.87%6.81%1.77%-15.27%-6.46%-6.88%-15.61%16.21%6.57%-43.07%
20241.17%1.89%1.82%-12.42%0.08%1.14%11.81%-5.59%-5.73%-5.96%3.81%-4.89%-14.03%
20232.37%11.33%1.79%-6.48%-2.62%9.46%1.24%-1.25%-4.16%2.31%14.19%-2.57%26.14%
2022-8.71%9.48%-1.18%-5.30%-6.24%-6.20%7.35%-16.90%7.72%7.88%-6.64%-6.65%-25.69%
20211.33%20.40%4.83%4.55%11.90%0.72%-0.79%-6.42%2.54%8.58%18.33%-1.50%81.56%

Benchmark Metrics

Kforce Inc. has an annualized alpha of 14.19%, beta of 1.07, and R² of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 16, 1995.

  • This stock captured 123.84% of S&P 500 Index gains and 121.19% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.13 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.

Alpha
14.19%
Beta
1.07
0.13
Upside Capture
123.84%
Downside Capture
121.19%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

KFRC ranks 14 for risk / return — in the bottom 14% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


KFRC Risk / Return Rank: 1414
Overall Rank
KFRC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1111
Sharpe Ratio Rank
KFRC Sortino Ratio Rank: 1212
Sortino Ratio Rank
KFRC Omega Ratio Rank: 1313
Omega Ratio Rank
KFRC Calmar Ratio Rank: 1414
Calmar Ratio Rank
KFRC Martin Ratio Rank: 1919
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Kforce Inc. (KFRC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


KFRCBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.70

0.90

-1.59

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.89

1.39

-2.27

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.88

1.21

-0.33

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.75

1.40

-2.15

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.16

6.61

-7.76

Explore KFRC risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Kforce Inc. provided a 5.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.57 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.57$1.56$1.52$1.44$1.20$0.98$0.80$0.72$0.60$0.48$0.48$0.45

Dividend yield

5.37%5.05%2.68%2.13%2.19%1.30%1.90%1.81%1.94%1.90%2.08%1.78%

Monthly Dividends

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


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.40
2025$0.00$0.00$0.39$0.00$0.00$0.39$0.00$0.00$0.39$0.00$0.00$0.39$1.56
2024$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$1.52
2023$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.36$1.44
2022$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$1.20
2021$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.98

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Kforce Inc. has a dividend yield of 5.37%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Kforce Inc. has a payout ratio of 79.63%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Kforce Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

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.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Kforce 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 Kforce Inc. was 94.60%, occurring on Mar 14, 2003. Recovery took 3128 trading sessions.

The current Kforce Inc. drawdown is 58.86%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-94.6%Jun 23, 19981188Mar 14, 20033128Aug 17, 20154316
-66.41%Nov 24, 2021989Nov 3, 2025
-47.37%Nov 6, 201991Mar 18, 2020165Nov 10, 2020256
-47.24%Sep 19, 1996135Apr 2, 199756Jun 20, 1997191
-46.75%Aug 18, 2015123Feb 11, 2016506Feb 14, 2018629

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

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


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Kforce 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.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for KFRC, comparing it with other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, KFRC has a P/E ratio of 15.0. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for KFRC relative to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, KFRC has a P/S ratio of 0.4. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for KFRC in comparison with other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, KFRC has a P/B value of 4.1. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items