Barrett Business Services (BBSI) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
BBSI - Barrett Business Services
$30.42
-0.89 (-2.84%)
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5d:
-2.31%
30d:
-9.76%
90d:
-19.12%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 04, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: BBSI shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: BBSI shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$52.06
Based on 11.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$32.33
5.9% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 15.2x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: BBSI is currently trading at $30.42, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $31.61 to $34.11. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 15.5) is in line with its historical norms (15.2). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.5% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BBSI is showing sideways momentum. The price is currently testing key support at $30.01. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: BBSI scores 39/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $40.75 (+30.2%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BBSI is showing sideways momentum. The price is currently testing key support at $30.01. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: BBSI scores 39/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $40.75 (+30.2%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$31.61 -
$34.11
Company Quality Score
48/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
60.5%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (39/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 30.2% below Wall St target ($40.75)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 0.5% growth with 3.8% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 48/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$31.61 -
$34.11
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$30.01
Resistance Level
$33.35
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Oct 1, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
15.46
Wall Street Target
$40.75
(+30.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
3.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-25.7%
Profit Margin
2.8%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.5% premium
PE vs Historical
15.5 vs 15.2
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$31.47
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$31.62
(+1%)
3-Year Target
$31.78
(+2%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 15→15)
PE COMPRESSION
$31.24
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.4, Growth: 18.4%)
$68.60
(+119%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 15.5, Growth: 18.4%)
$52.00
(+66%)
Bear:
(PE: 13.1, Growth: 18.4%)
$44.20
(+41%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (23x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (15x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 22.58 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.34
Bull Case
$50.30
(+61%)
Analyst growth 51.1%, PE expands to 24.8
Base Case
$45.73
(+46%)
Market implied 51.1%, PE stable at 22.6
Bear Case
$20.58
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 19.2
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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