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KELYB:NASDAQKelly Services, Inc. analysis

Data as of May 19, 2026 - not real-time

Latest price
$15.89
Risk: medium
6/10Medium risk

Summary

Kelly Services (KELYB) is trading just above its 20‑day moving average, which sits above the 50‑day average, signaling a short‑term bullish bias despite a neutral RSI around 50. Technical momentum is mixed – the MACD histogram is negative and the signal line is bearish, while price remains near the lower end of its recent range, close to a identified support level and well below a clear resistance ceiling.
Fundamentally, the stock appears deeply discounted relative to its discounted cash‑flow estimate, suggesting a substantial upside potential. However, profitability metrics are weak, with negative earnings per share, thin operating margins, and a negative return on equity, while cash generation is modest and debt‑to‑equity is elevated. The dividend yield of roughly 1.9% is backed by a low payout ratio and positive free cash flow, indicating reasonable sustainability. High 30‑day volatility and a decreasing volume trend add uncertainty, and the unusual negative beta figure points to atypical price behavior compared with the market.

Market outlook

Short term

< 1 year

Neutral

Model confidence5/105 out of 10

Key factors

  • Price hovering near support with limited upside
  • Bearish MACD signal despite bullish SMA alignment
  • Decreasing volume and high short‑term volatility

Medium term

1–3 years

Positive

Model confidence7/107 out of 10

Key factors

  • Significant gap between market price and DCF fair value
  • Sustained dividend with low payout ratio
  • Technical trend still bullish on moving averages

Long term

> 3 years

Positive

Model confidence8/108 out of 10

Key factors

  • Long‑run valuation upside as market re‑prices earnings improvements
  • Stable cash flow supporting dividend continuity
  • Diversified geographic footprint mitigating single‑region risk

Key metrics

Financial health

Revenue Growth-10.70%
Profit Margin-6.44%
ROE-24.07%
ROA0.95%
Debt/Equity18.99
P/B Ratio0.6
Op. Cash Flow$73.3M
Free Cash Flow$120.1M
Industry P/E29.5

Technical analysis

TrendBullish
RSI50.7
Support$14.99
Resistance$17.63
MA 20$16.17
MA 50$15.02
MA 200$13.13
MACDBearish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index89.61

Valuation

Fair Value$40.37
GradeUndervalued
TypeValue
Dividend Yield1.89%

Risk assessment

Beta-2.81
Volatility48.77%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskLow
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskMedium
Liquidity RiskHigh

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.