Barrett Business [BBSI] vs ManpowerGroup [MAN] Detailed Stock Comparison
Barrett Business
NASDAQ
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ManpowerGroup
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Barrett Business wins in 11 metrics, ManpowerGroup wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Barrett Business appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Barrett Business | ManpowerGroup | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.76 | 18.58 | ManpowerGroup |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.59 | 0.92 | ManpowerGroup |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 12.13 | 86.34 | Barrett Business |
| PEG Ratio | 20.00 | 7.66 | ManpowerGroup |
| EV/EBITDA | 2.98 | 8.42 | Barrett Business |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 4.45% | -0.09% | Barrett Business |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 5.17% | 1.72% | Barrett Business |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 5.17% | 1.72% | Barrett Business |
| Return on Equity | 25.86% | -0.78% | Barrett Business |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.94% | 2.33% | Barrett Business |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-4.07M | $258.10M | ManpowerGroup |
| Dividend Yield | 0.77% | 3.87% | ManpowerGroup |
| 1-Year Return | 34.91% | -42.26% | Barrett Business |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.97 | 0.10 | ManpowerGroup |
| Enterprise Value | $191.26M | $3.26B | ManpowerGroup |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.16 | 0.19 | Barrett Business |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 14.57% | 16.90% | ManpowerGroup |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $45 | $372 | ManpowerGroup |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.95 | $-0.36 | Barrett Business |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.01 | 1.06 | Barrett Business |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Barrett Business vs ManpowerGroup Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Business | 0.60% | 7.06% | 10.34% | 16.65% | 10.01% | 9.70% |
| ManpowerGroup | 2.66% | 3.13% | -8.46% | -2.25% | -27.31% | -29.03% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Business | 34.91% | 122.72% | 205.77% | 401.06% | 1,346.32% | 922.78% |
| ManpowerGroup | -42.26% | -50.21% | -47.38% | -57.52% | -8.79% | -10.74% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Barrett Business vs ManpowerGroup
| Metric | BBSI | MAN |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.14B | $1.83B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 165,850 | 957,210 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 168,780 | 1,080,970 |
| Last Close | $47.15 | $40.48 |
| 52 Week Range | $31.77 - $48.48 | $37.97 - $75.57 |
| % from 52W High | -2.74% | -46.43% |
| All-Time High | $48.48 (Aug 07, 2025) | $136.93 (Jan 29, 2018) |
| % from All-Time High | -2.74% | -70.44% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.10% | 0.10% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.48% | 0.00% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.00% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.26% | -0.01% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 12.13 | 86.34 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $27.87 | $43.09 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $22.21 | $6.26 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $6.32M | $-11,700,000 |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $7.40M | $104.14M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.77% | 3.87% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.32 | $1.54 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Barrett Business vs ManpowerGroup
| Metric | BBSI | MAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.76 | 18.58 |
| Forward P/E | 20.00 | 7.66 |
| PEG Ratio | 20.00 | 7.66 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.97 | 0.10 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.59 | 0.92 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.14B | $1.83B |
| Enterprise Value | $191.26M | $3.26B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.16 | 0.19 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 2.98 | 8.42 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.01 | 1.06 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $27.87 | $43.09 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Barrett Business vs ManpowerGroup
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | BBSI | MAN |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $292.57M | $4.09B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $249.94M | $3.39B |
| Gross Profit | $42.62M | $698.30M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-4.17M | $28.20M |
| EBITDA | $-2.16M | $61.30M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-1.54M | $16.70M |
| Income Tax | $-517,000 | $11.10M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-1.02M | $5.60M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | BBSI | MAN |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $31.98M | $395.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $531.65M | $4.75B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $437.76M | $4.24B |
| Long-Term Debt | $16.64M | $1.27B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $213.35M | $2.10B |
| Retained Earnings | $188.12M | $3.82B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $81.37M | $892.70M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | BBSI | MAN |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-29.98M | $-154.70M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-4.51M | $100,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | $697,000 | $-166.90M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-100,000 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-9.16M | $-25.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | BBSI | MAN |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 672,748 | 3.30M |
| Short Ratio | 4.11 | 3.43 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.09% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 165,850 | 957,210 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 168,780 | 1,080,970 |
| Shares Outstanding | 25.78M | 46.75M |
| Float Shares | 7.20M | 43.01M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.91% | 1.07% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Barrett Business vs ManpowerGroup
| Metric | BBSI | MAN |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.32 | $1.54 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.77% | 3.87% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.29 | $2.46 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.27% | 2.02% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.88 | $7.38 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 23, 2025 | Dec 02, 2024 |