Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -8.2x · EV/EBITDA N/A · ROE -11.8%. (2012–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $65M | $53M | $67M | $101M | $160M | $146M | $130M | $227M | $203M | $144M | $135M |
| Enterprise Value | $47M | $35M | $118M | $170M | $232M | $190M | $171M | $259M | $223M | $188M | $159M |
| P/E Ratio → | -8.21 | — | — | — | 14.19 | 10.38 | 90.07 | 17.10 | 11.54 | 24.52 | 19.75 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.69 | 0.57 | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.54 | 0.61 | 0.63 | 1.03 | 0.71 | 0.53 | 0.53 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.33 | 1.10 | 0.81 | 1.18 | 1.59 | 1.91 | 1.99 | 3.31 | 3.08 | 3.68 | 3.34 |
| P/FCF | — | — | 2.94 | 5.69 | — | 42.19 | 6.46 | 14.27 | 11.57 | 8.52 | 15.73 |
| P/OCF | 572.15 | 467.03 | 2.74 | 4.96 | — | 21.90 | 5.86 | 12.62 | 10.99 | 7.98 | 14.18 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.38 | 0.43 | 0.54 | 0.78 | 0.79 | 0.83 | 1.18 | 0.78 | 0.69 | 0.63 |
| EV / EBITDA | — | — | 13.16 | 288.87 | 11.41 | 10.42 | 47.21 | 13.24 | 7.60 | 7.82 | 7.13 |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | 97.45 | — | 14.25 | 13.07 | — | 18.09 | 9.18 | 10.73 | 10.34 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | 5.20 | 9.56 | — | 54.89 | 8.50 | 16.34 | 12.72 | 11.12 | 18.48 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
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 | 34.1% | 34.1% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 31.9% | 31.8% | 26.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% |
| Operating Margin | -10.0% | -10.0% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 5.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 6.8% | 8.5% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | -8.3% | -8.3% | -1.2% | -3.3% | 8.5% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -11.8% | -11.8% | -4.0% | -11.0% | 28.6% | 19.9% | 2.2% | 19.7% | 33.5% | 14.7% | 20.7% |
| ROA | -7.4% | -7.4% | -2.0% | -5.5% | 14.8% | 10.1% | 1.2% | 12.3% | 17.1% | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| ROIC | -8.5% | -8.5% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 8.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% | 11.9% | 21.5% | 18.1% | 19.3% |
| ROCE | -10.8% | -10.8% | 1.1% | -5.5% | 11.4% | 12.5% | -1.1% | 16.2% | 29.4% | 23.9% | 24.5% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.63 | 0.81 | 0.71 | 0.57 | 0.63 | 0.48 | 0.31 | 1.13 | 0.58 |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | 5.75 | 117.05 | 3.52 | 2.42 | 11.31 | 1.68 | 0.69 | 1.83 | 1.06 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.36 | 0.62 | 0.81 | 0.71 | 0.57 | 0.63 | 0.48 | 0.31 | 1.13 | 0.58 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | — | — | 5.71 | 117.05 | 3.52 | 2.41 | 11.31 | 1.68 | 0.69 | 1.83 | 1.06 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | 2.26 | 3.88 | — | 12.70 | 2.04 | 2.07 | 1.15 | 2.61 | 2.75 |
| Interest Coverage | -2.07 | -2.07 | 0.25 | -1.20 | 11.95 | 10.14 | -0.78 | 9.14 | 8.51 | 5.39 | 3.88 |
Net cash position: cash ($19M) exceeds total debt ($2M)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.12 | 4.12 | 1.75 | 0.79 | 2.70 | 2.12 | 2.39 | 2.97 | 2.14 | 1.75 | 2.26 |
| Quick Ratio | 4.12 | 4.12 | 1.75 | 0.79 | 2.70 | 2.12 | 2.39 | 2.97 | 2.14 | 1.75 | 2.26 |
| Cash Ratio | 2.04 | 2.04 | 0.01 | — | — | 0.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.61 | 1.82 | 1.75 | 1.53 | 1.61 | 1.59 | 1.90 | 2.86 | 2.61 | 3.13 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 65.90 | 56.75 | 66.17 | 87.06 | 77.12 | 57.86 | 65.59 | 47.85 | 49.41 | 47.92 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
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 | 35.1% | 42.4% | 2.4% | 6.4% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | 24.8% | 32.4% | 357.6% | 92.7% | 62.2% | 149.4% | 116.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | — | 7.0% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 5.8% | 8.7% | 4.1% | 5.1% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | 34.0% | 17.6% | — | 2.4% | 15.5% | 7.0% | 8.6% | 11.7% | 6.4% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 37.5% | 45.3% | 2.4% | 6.4% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $11M | $11M | $11M | $10M | $10M | $10M | $10M | $10M | $9M | $9M |
Structural overhead misalignment
Based on current market data, BGSF trades at a price-to-sales ratio of 0.72, which, according to recent financial filings, reflects a market skepticism regarding the company's ability to return to profitability following the massive divestiture of its lower-margin light industrial business units.
The negative P/E ratio of -8.53 underscores the current lack of GAAP earnings, making traditional earnings-based valuation metrics largely irrelevant for assessing the company's intrinsic value. Investors should monitor whether the current discount to peers like Kforce or ASGN represents a genuine value opportunity or a permanent impairment of the company's competitive positioning in the professional staffing market.
As reported in quarterly financial statements, BGSF's ROIC has trended into negative territory, reaching -3.2% in 2026Q1, which suggests that the company is currently failing to generate returns that exceed its cost of capital following the recent portfolio optimization and asset divestitures.
The decay in return on invested capital appears driven by the persistent operating losses rather than a lack of asset efficiency. Until the company can align its SG&A structure with its reduced revenue base, any capital deployed into the business will likely continue to erode shareholder value rather than compound it.
According to historical data, BGSF's asset turnover has plummeted from 0.41 in 2023Q4 to 0.38 in 2026Q1, a trend that suggests the company is struggling to maintain operational velocity as it transitions toward a leaner, more specialized service model.
The erratic nature of the days sales outstanding, which spiked to 116 days in 2025Q2 before normalizing, indicates significant volatility in client payment cycles or potential issues with revenue recognition timing. This inconsistency warrants further investigation into whether the company's current working capital management is sufficient to support its long-term operational goals.
Based on the most recent quarterly filings, BGSF has achieved a current ratio of 5.59, a substantial improvement from the 0.79 observed in 2023Q4, which indicates that the company has successfully built a significant short-term liquidity cushion through asset sales and debt reduction.
While this liquidity position appears robust on the surface, it is largely a byproduct of the company's contraction rather than organic cash generation. Investors should monitor whether this capital will be used to fund a turnaround in professional services or if it will be further depleted by ongoing operating deficits.
As noted in industry research, the market frequently misapplies generic staffing valuation multiples to BGSF, failing to account for the specialized, non-discretionary nature of its multifamily real estate maintenance services which differ significantly from high-turnover industrial or general professional staffing models.
Valuing BGSF as a standard staffing firm obscures the potential for higher earnings quality within its real estate niche, which is integrated into property management workflows. Analysts should instead focus on segment-specific margins and client retention rates, as these metrics provide a more accurate reflection of the company's true earning power than headline revenue growth or standard P/E ratios.
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BGSF stock.
BGSF, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -8.2x. The historical average is 26.0x.
BGSF, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -11.8%. The historical average is 26.8%.
Based on historical data, BGSF, Inc. is trading at a P/E of -8.2x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
BGSF, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 35.14%.
BGSF, Inc. has 34.1% gross margin and -10.0% operating margin.