Barrett Business Services (BBSI) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$30.90
-0.49 (-1.56%)
▼
5d:
-6.65%
30d:
-3.13%
90d:
-6.39%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (61%)
Quality Score
41/100
Position
OVERSOLD
30-Day Fair Range
$31.09 – $32.86
Position: OVERSOLD
Forward P/E & Valuation
16.8x
FAIR
vs 15.3x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$39.75
+26.6% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$29.05 / $34.75
Trend: Strong Downtrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$45.60
Based on 9.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$28.32
Trading above historical range
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 15.3x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: BBSI is currently trading at $30.90, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $31.09 to $32.86. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 16.8) is in line with its historical norms (15.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 3.2% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BBSI is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $29.05, while resistance sits at $34.75.
Market Sentiment: BBSI scores 34/100 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 $39.75 (+26.6%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BBSI is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $29.05, while resistance sits at $34.75.
Market Sentiment: BBSI scores 34/100 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 $39.75 (+26.6%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$31.09 -
$32.86
Company Quality Score
41/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
60.5%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$31.09 -
$32.86
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support Level
$29.05
Resistance Level
$34.75
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Nov 11, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (34/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 26.6% below Wall St target ($39.75)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 3.2% growth with 4.7% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 41/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
16.79
Wall Street Target
$39.75
(+26.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
4.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-12.7%
Profit Margin
2.4%
Valuation Premium vs History
+3.2% premium
PE vs Historical
16.8 vs 15.3
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+3.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$32.39
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$33.43
(+7%)
3-Year Target
$34.50
(+10%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 17→15)
PE COMPRESSION
$31.45
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 15.7%)
$57.47
(+83%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 16.8, Growth: 15.7%)
$48.58
(+55%)
Bear:
(PE: 14.3, Growth: 15.7%)
$41.29
(+32%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (25x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (17x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 24.64 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.23
Bull Case
$50.69
(+62%)
Analyst growth 52.0%, PE expands to 27.1
Base Case
$46.08
(+47%)
Market implied 52.0%, PE stable at 24.6
Bear Case
$20.61
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 21.0
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Last Tracked
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