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$40.43 -0.22 (-0.55%)
Closing price 05/19/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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KFRC vs. CCRN, RHI, MAN, NSP, and BBSI

Should you buy Kforce stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Kforce with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Kforce include Cross Country Healthcare (CCRN), Robert Half (RHI), ManpowerGroup (MAN), Insperity (NSP), and Barrett Business Services (BBSI). These companies are all part of the "business services" sector.

How does Kforce compare to Cross Country Healthcare?

Cross Country Healthcare (NASDAQ:CCRN) and Kforce (NASDAQ:KFRC) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment and profitability.

Cross Country Healthcare presently has a consensus price target of $12.72, indicating a potential downside of 2.90%. Kforce has a consensus price target of $39.67, indicating a potential downside of 1.88%. Given Kforce's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Kforce is more favorable than Cross Country Healthcare.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cross Country Healthcare
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.90
Kforce
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Kforce has a net margin of 3.59% compared to Cross Country Healthcare's net margin of -9.84%. Kforce's return on equity of 30.34% beat Cross Country Healthcare's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cross Country Healthcare-9.84% -0.74% -0.54%
Kforce 3.59%30.34%13.76%

Kforce has higher revenue and earnings than Cross Country Healthcare. Cross Country Healthcare is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kforce, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cross Country Healthcare$1.05B0.40-$94.85M-$3.05N/A
Kforce$1.33B0.54$50.41M$1.9820.42

Cross Country Healthcare has a beta of 0.35, indicating that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kforce has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Cross Country Healthcare had 1 more articles in the media than Kforce. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Cross Country Healthcare and 2 mentions for Kforce. Cross Country Healthcare's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Kforce's score of 0.78 indicating that Cross Country Healthcare is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cross Country Healthcare
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Kforce
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

96.0% of Cross Country Healthcare shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.8% of Kforce shares are held by institutional investors. 6.3% of Cross Country Healthcare shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.3% of Kforce shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Kforce beats Cross Country Healthcare on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kforce compare to Robert Half?

Robert Half (NYSE:RHI) and Kforce (NASDAQ:KFRC) are both business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Robert Half had 15 more articles in the media than Kforce. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Robert Half and 2 mentions for Kforce. Kforce's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Robert Half's score of -0.39 indicating that Kforce is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Robert Half
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Kforce
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Robert Half pays an annual dividend of $2.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 9.2%. Kforce pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Robert Half pays out 181.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Kforce pays out 80.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Robert Half has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years. Robert Half is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Robert Half has higher revenue and earnings than Kforce. Robert Half is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kforce, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Robert Half$5.38B0.49$132.99M$1.3019.77
Kforce$1.33B0.54$50.41M$1.9820.42

Robert Half presently has a consensus target price of $31.75, indicating a potential upside of 23.52%. Kforce has a consensus target price of $39.67, indicating a potential downside of 1.88%. Given Robert Half's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Robert Half is more favorable than Kforce.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Robert Half
5 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.70
Kforce
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Kforce has a net margin of 3.59% compared to Robert Half's net margin of 2.43%. Kforce's return on equity of 30.34% beat Robert Half's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Robert Half2.43% 10.14% 4.61%
Kforce 3.59%30.34%13.76%

92.4% of Robert Half shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.8% of Kforce shares are held by institutional investors. 3.5% of Robert Half shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.3% of Kforce shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Robert Half has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kforce has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Kforce beats Robert Half on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kforce compare to ManpowerGroup?

Kforce (NASDAQ:KFRC) and ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

92.8% of Kforce shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.0% of ManpowerGroup shares are held by institutional investors. 7.3% of Kforce shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of ManpowerGroup shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Kforce has a net margin of 3.59% compared to ManpowerGroup's net margin of -0.09%. Kforce's return on equity of 30.34% beat ManpowerGroup's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kforce3.59% 30.34% 13.76%
ManpowerGroup -0.09%7.01%1.65%

Kforce pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. ManpowerGroup pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. Kforce pays out 80.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ManpowerGroup pays out -389.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ManpowerGroup is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Kforce has higher earnings, but lower revenue than ManpowerGroup. ManpowerGroup is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kforce, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kforce$1.33B0.54$50.41M$1.9820.42
ManpowerGroup$17.96B0.07-$13.30M-$0.37N/A

In the previous week, Kforce and Kforce both had 2 articles in the media. Kforce's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat ManpowerGroup's score of 0.00 indicating that Kforce is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kforce
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ManpowerGroup
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Kforce has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ManpowerGroup has a beta of 0.74, indicating that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market.

Kforce presently has a consensus target price of $39.67, indicating a potential downside of 1.88%. ManpowerGroup has a consensus target price of $37.50, indicating a potential upside of 37.86%. Given ManpowerGroup's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe ManpowerGroup is more favorable than Kforce.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kforce
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
ManpowerGroup
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22

Summary

Kforce beats ManpowerGroup on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kforce compare to Insperity?

Kforce (NASDAQ:KFRC) and Insperity (NYSE:NSP) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

92.8% of Kforce shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.4% of Insperity shares are held by institutional investors. 7.3% of Kforce shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of Insperity shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Kforce has a beta of 0.87, meaning that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Insperity has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Insperity had 3 more articles in the media than Kforce. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Insperity and 2 mentions for Kforce. Insperity's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Kforce's score of 0.78 indicating that Insperity is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kforce
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Insperity
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Kforce currently has a consensus target price of $39.67, suggesting a potential downside of 1.88%. Insperity has a consensus target price of $46.00, suggesting a potential upside of 45.62%. Given Insperity's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Insperity is more favorable than Kforce.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kforce
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Insperity
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80

Kforce pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Insperity pays an annual dividend of $2.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.6%. Kforce pays out 80.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Insperity pays out -358.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Insperity has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Insperity is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Kforce has a net margin of 3.59% compared to Insperity's net margin of -0.37%. Kforce's return on equity of 30.34% beat Insperity's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kforce3.59% 30.34% 13.76%
Insperity -0.37%-28.26%-1.05%

Kforce has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Insperity. Insperity is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kforce, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kforce$1.33B0.54$50.41M$1.9820.42
Insperity$6.81B0.18-$7M-$0.67N/A

Summary

Kforce beats Insperity on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kforce compare to Barrett Business Services?

Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ:BBSI) and Kforce (NASDAQ:KFRC) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation and dividends.

Kforce has a net margin of 3.59% compared to Barrett Business Services' net margin of 3.24%. Kforce's return on equity of 30.34% beat Barrett Business Services' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Barrett Business Services3.24% 22.89% 6.84%
Kforce 3.59%30.34%13.76%

Barrett Business Services has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Kforce. Barrett Business Services is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kforce, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Barrett Business Services$1.24B0.61$54.45M$1.5420.06
Kforce$1.33B0.54$50.41M$1.9820.42

In the previous week, Barrett Business Services had 3 more articles in the media than Kforce. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Barrett Business Services and 2 mentions for Kforce. Kforce's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Barrett Business Services' score of 0.44 indicating that Kforce is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Barrett Business Services
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Kforce
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

86.8% of Barrett Business Services shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.8% of Kforce shares are held by institutional investors. 4.1% of Barrett Business Services shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.3% of Kforce shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Barrett Business Services has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kforce has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

Barrett Business Services currently has a consensus price target of $41.50, indicating a potential upside of 34.30%. Kforce has a consensus price target of $39.67, indicating a potential downside of 1.88%. Given Barrett Business Services' higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Barrett Business Services is more favorable than Kforce.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Barrett Business Services
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Kforce
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Barrett Business Services pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Kforce pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Barrett Business Services pays out 20.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kforce pays out 80.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Barrett Business Services has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

Kforce beats Barrett Business Services on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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KFRC vs. The Competition

MetricKforceHelp supply services IndustryBusiness SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$720.89M$720.89M$6.49B$12.23B
Dividend Yield4.05%4.05%3.15%5.32%
P/E Ratio15.0815.0829.1725.05
Price / Sales0.540.54399.4772.66
Price / Cash13.3013.3022.7054.25
Price / Book5.025.026.756.83
Net Income$50.41M$50.41M$204.94M$335.69M
7 Day Performance2.55%2.55%-1.52%-2.15%
1 Month Performance31.05%31.05%-5.27%-2.47%
1 Year Performance-3.03%-3.03%28.34%27.13%

Kforce Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
KFRC
Kforce
3.3977 of 5 stars
$40.43
-0.5%
$39.67
-1.9%
-3.6%$720.89M$1.33B15.0812,000
CCRN
Cross Country Healthcare
2.5776 of 5 stars
$13.15
+0.2%
$12.72
-3.2%
-6.0%$423.27M$1.05BN/A6,784
RHI
Robert Half
3.9637 of 5 stars
$25.59
-3.6%
$31.75
+24.1%
-46.6%$2.63B$5.38B19.7714,500
MAN
ManpowerGroup
4.1619 of 5 stars
$28.09
-3.0%
$37.50
+33.5%
-38.1%$1.31B$17.96BN/A25,400
NSP
Insperity
4.4637 of 5 stars
$32.12
-1.0%
$46.00
+43.2%
-55.8%$1.23B$6.81BN/A4,200

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