Kforce Inc. (KFRC) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Staffing & Employment Services
EV/EBITDA
↓
16.13
↑+24% vs avg
5yr avg: 13.01
30Y Low5.4·High31.5
P/FCF
↓
17.73
+12% vs avg
5yr avg: 15.77
30Y Low3.8·High146.5
P/B Ratio
↓
6.48
-6% vs avg
5yr avg: 6.88
30Y Low0.8·High8.5
ROE
↓
24.9%
↑-28% vs avg
5yr avg: 34.9%
30Y Low-42%·High78%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
1.25
↑+59% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.79
30Y Low0.1·High4.6
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
KFRC Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Kforce Inc. trades at 23.2x earnings, 22% above its 5-year average of 19.0x, sitting at the 71st percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.5x, the stock trades at a discount of 9%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 17.7x P/FCF, 12% above the 5-year average of 15.8x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $830M | $550M | $1.1B | $1.3B | $1.1B | $1.6B | $901M | $944M | $805M | $665M | $619M |
| Enterprise Value | $897M | $617M | $1.1B | $1.4B | $1.2B | $1.6B | $917M | $1.0B | $878M | $783M | $733M |
| P/E Ratio → | 23.16 | 15.78 | 21.64 | 21.58 | 14.90 | 21.25 | 16.06 | 17.26 | 13.87 | 20.04 | 18.93 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.62 | 0.41 | 0.78 | 0.86 | 0.66 | 1.01 | 0.64 | 0.70 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 0.47 |
| P/B Ratio | 6.48 | 4.41 | 7.05 | 8.29 | 6.17 | 8.47 | 5.00 | 5.64 | 4.78 | 4.95 | 5.09 |
| P/FCF | 17.73 | 11.74 | 13.74 | 15.76 | 13.59 | 24.01 | 8.77 | 16.78 | 9.75 | 28.30 | 22.91 |
| P/OCF | 13.46 | 8.92 | 12.54 | 14.42 | 12.38 | 21.89 | 8.25 | 14.17 | 9.18 | 22.66 | 15.69 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
KFRC EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Kforce Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 16.1x EBITDA, 24% above its 5-year average of 13.0x. The Industrials sector median is 13.9x, placing the stock at a 16% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.46 | 0.81 | 0.90 | 0.68 | 1.02 | 0.66 | 0.75 | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.56 |
| EV / EBITDA | 16.13 | 11.10 | 15.03 | 14.94 | 9.22 | 14.77 | 10.08 | 12.48 | 9.92 | 10.19 | 10.89 |
| EV / EBIT | 17.92 | 13.15 | 16.30 | 15.80 | 10.02 | 15.16 | 11.43 | 13.49 | 12.13 | 13.05 | 12.41 |
| EV / FCF | — | 13.19 | 14.34 | 16.44 | 14.16 | 24.33 | 8.93 | 17.94 | 10.64 | 33.35 | 27.12 |
KFRC Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Kforce Inc. earns an operating margin of 3.8%, roughly in line with the Industrials sector average. Operating margins have compressed from 5.7% to 3.8% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 24.9% indicates solid capital efficiency, compared to the sector median of 8.2%. ROIC of 19.1% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.1%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 26.8% | 26.8% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.3% | 28.9% | 28.3% | 29.3% | 29.5% | 30.0% | 31.0% |
| Operating Margin | 3.8% | 3.8% | 5.0% | 5.7% | 6.8% | 6.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 4.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 4.4% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 9.7% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 24.9% | 24.9% | 32.1% | 35.8% | 40.7% | 40.8% | 32.3% | 78.0% | 38.3% | 26.0% | 25.1% |
| ROA | 9.6% | 9.6% | 14.1% | 16.3% | 16.8% | 15.3% | 13.0% | 34.4% | 15.2% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| ROIC | 19.1% | 19.1% | 25.0% | 29.4% | 40.0% | 39.4% | 28.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 21.1% | 19.2% |
| ROCE | 20.1% | 20.1% | 27.9% | 33.8% | 38.7% | 29.9% | 24.1% | 25.5% | 27.7% | 23.6% | 21.5% |
KFRC Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Kforce Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.3x, which is manageable (61% below the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $68M ($70M total debt minus $2M cash).
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.31 | 0.36 | 0.26 | 0.63 | 0.67 | 0.51 | 0.43 | 0.89 | 0.95 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.25 | 1.25 | 0.63 | 0.62 | 0.37 | 1.08 | 1.32 | 1.05 | 0.83 | 1.55 | 1.72 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.54 | 0.31 | 0.36 | 0.25 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.39 | 0.43 | 0.88 | 0.94 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.22 | 1.22 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.37 | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.81 | 0.83 | 1.54 | 1.69 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.44 | 0.60 | 0.69 | 0.56 | 0.32 | 0.16 | 1.16 | 0.88 | 5.05 | 4.22 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | 8.10 | — | 23.86 | 28.84 | — | — | — |
KFRC Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.78x means Kforce Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has declined from 2.37x to 1.78x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.78 | 1.78 | 2.00 | 2.37 | 2.11 | 2.32 | 3.13 | 2.89 | 2.75 | 2.93 | 2.68 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.78 | 1.78 | 2.00 | 2.37 | 2.11 | 2.32 | 3.13 | 2.89 | 2.75 | 2.93 | 2.68 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.60 | 0.96 | 0.23 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 3.63 | 3.93 | 4.28 | 4.36 | 3.14 | 2.92 | 3.54 | 3.73 | 3.53 | 3.61 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 52.31 | 56.02 | 55.62 | 57.50 | 61.99 | 59.65 | 59.04 | 54.19 | 62.62 | 57.12 |
KFRC Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Kforce Inc. returns 9.5% to shareholders annually — split between a 3.4% dividend yield and 6.1% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 78.9% is elevated — while still covered by earnings, there is limited headroom for dividend increases. The earnings yield of 4.3% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.4% | 5.0% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 78.9% | 78.9% | 56.0% | 45.1% | 31.9% | 26.8% | 30.0% | 12.7% | 25.6% | 36.5% | 38.0% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.3% | 6.3% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 6.2% | 5.8% | 7.2% | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| FCF Yield | 5.6% | 8.5% | 7.3% | 6.3% | 7.4% | 4.2% | 11.4% | 6.0% | 10.3% | 3.5% | 4.4% |
| Buyback Yield | 6.1% | 9.3% | 3.8% | 5.7% | 6.7% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 13.2% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 9.5% | 14.3% | 6.4% | 7.8% | 8.8% | 5.4% | 5.8% | 14.9% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 9.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $18M | $19M | $20M | $21M | $21M | $21M | $24M | $26M | $26M | $27M |
Peer Comparison
Compare KFRC with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 KFRCYou | $830M | 23.2 | 16.1 | 17.7 | 26.8% | 3.8% | 24.9% | 19.1% | 1.3 |
 KELYA | $394M | -1.6 | — | 3.5 | 20.1% | -1.6% | -23.0% | -4.0% | — |
 HSII | $1B | 143.9 | 30.8 | 9.9 | 25.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 6.0% | 3.8 |
 HURN | $1B | 15.5 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 29.9% | 11.7% | 19.3% | 15.0% | 2.4 |
 TBI | $203M | -4.2 | 170.2 | — | 21.2% | -1.7% | -16.3% | -5.2% | 83.1 |
 MAN | $2B | -115.7 | 9.5 | — | 16.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 7.4 |
 RHI | $3B | 23.8 | 24.9 | 12.0 | 37.2% | 1.4% | 10.0% | 4.6% | 3.3 |
 ASGN | $895M | 8.1 | 5.3 | 3.1 | 27.2% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 6.9% | 3.2 |
 NSP | $1B | -201.2 | 33.6 | — | 13.2% | -0.1% | -9.8% | — | 12.4 |
 CCRN | $426M | -4.5 | 24.0 | 10.6 | 18.7% | -0.3% | -25.6% | -0.9% | 0.2 |
 AMN | $1B | -12.5 | 10.4 | 5.1 | 28.3% | 1.2% | -14.2% | 1.6% | 4.2 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.5 | 13.9 | 20.1 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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KFRC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KFRC stock.
What is Kforce Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Kforce Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 23.2x. The historical average is 26.1x. This places it at the 71th percentile of its historical range.
What is Kforce Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Kforce Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 16.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 14.6x.
What is Kforce Inc.'s ROE?
Kforce Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 24.9%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 16.5%.
Is KFRC stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Kforce Inc. is trading at a P/E of 23.2x. This is at the 71th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Kforce Inc.'s dividend yield?
Kforce Inc.'s current dividend yield is 3.41% with a payout ratio of 78.9%.
What are Kforce Inc.'s profit margins?
Kforce Inc. has 26.8% gross margin and 3.8% operating margin.
How much debt does Kforce Inc. have?
Kforce Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.3x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.