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TBI vs. KELYA, TW, KFY, RHI, and MAN

Should you be buying TrueBlue stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of TrueBlue include Kelly Services (KELYA), Tradeweb Markets (TW), Korn/Ferry International (KFY), Robert Half (RHI), and ManpowerGroup (MAN). These companies are all part of the "human resource & employment services" industry.

How does TrueBlue compare to Kelly Services?

Kelly Services (NASDAQ:KELYA) and TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, risk, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

Kelly Services has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, TrueBlue has a beta of 1.61, indicating that its stock price is 61% more volatile than the S&P 500.

76.3% of Kelly Services shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.2% of TrueBlue shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.4% of Kelly Services shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.0% of TrueBlue shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Kelly Services currently has a consensus target price of $15.00, indicating a potential upside of 52.69%. TrueBlue has a consensus target price of $5.75, indicating a potential downside of 7.63%. Given Kelly Services' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Kelly Services is more favorable than TrueBlue.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kelly Services
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
TrueBlue
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, TrueBlue had 3 more articles in the media than Kelly Services. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for TrueBlue and 4 mentions for Kelly Services. Kelly Services' average media sentiment score of 0.19 beat TrueBlue's score of 0.18 indicating that Kelly Services is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kelly Services
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
TrueBlue
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

TrueBlue has a net margin of -2.97% compared to Kelly Services' net margin of -5.98%. Kelly Services' return on equity of 4.05% beat TrueBlue's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kelly Services-5.98% 4.05% 1.91%
TrueBlue -2.97%-6.87%-3.03%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kelly Services$4.25B0.08-$254.10M-$7.27N/A
TrueBlue$1.62B0.12-$47.96M-$1.60N/A

Summary

Kelly Services and TrueBlue tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does TrueBlue compare to Tradeweb Markets?

TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) and Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ:TW) are both human resource & employment services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings, valuation and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Tradeweb Markets had 1 more articles in the media than TrueBlue. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Tradeweb Markets and 7 mentions for TrueBlue. Tradeweb Markets' average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat TrueBlue's score of 0.18 indicating that Tradeweb Markets is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
TrueBlue
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Tradeweb Markets
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

97.2% of TrueBlue shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.5% of Tradeweb Markets shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.0% of TrueBlue shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Tradeweb Markets shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

TrueBlue currently has a consensus target price of $5.75, indicating a potential downside of 7.63%. Tradeweb Markets has a consensus target price of $132.08, indicating a potential upside of 20.40%. Given Tradeweb Markets' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Tradeweb Markets is more favorable than TrueBlue.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
TrueBlue
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Tradeweb Markets
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.46

TrueBlue has a beta of 1.61, suggesting that its share price is 61% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Tradeweb Markets has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its share price is 33% less volatile than the S&P 500.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
TrueBlue$1.62B0.12-$47.96M-$1.60N/A
Tradeweb Markets$2.05B12.60$812.79M$4.0427.15

Tradeweb Markets has a net margin of 40.25% compared to TrueBlue's net margin of -2.97%. Tradeweb Markets' return on equity of 12.43% beat TrueBlue's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TrueBlue-2.97% -6.87% -3.03%
Tradeweb Markets 40.25%12.43%10.75%

Summary

Tradeweb Markets beats TrueBlue on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does TrueBlue compare to Korn/Ferry International?

TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) and Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) are both business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings, valuation and media sentiment.

TrueBlue has a beta of 1.61, suggesting that its share price is 61% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Korn/Ferry International has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its share price is 22% more volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, TrueBlue had 4 more articles in the media than Korn/Ferry International. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for TrueBlue and 3 mentions for Korn/Ferry International. Korn/Ferry International's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat TrueBlue's score of 0.18 indicating that Korn/Ferry International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
TrueBlue
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Korn/Ferry International
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Korn/Ferry International has higher revenue and earnings than TrueBlue. TrueBlue is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Korn/Ferry International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
TrueBlue$1.62B0.12-$47.96M-$1.60N/A
Korn/Ferry International$2.76B1.24$246.06M$5.0613.09

Korn/Ferry International has a net margin of 9.29% compared to TrueBlue's net margin of -2.97%. Korn/Ferry International's return on equity of 14.36% beat TrueBlue's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TrueBlue-2.97% -6.87% -3.03%
Korn/Ferry International 9.29%14.36%7.32%

TrueBlue currently has a consensus target price of $5.75, indicating a potential downside of 7.63%. Korn/Ferry International has a consensus target price of $73.00, indicating a potential upside of 10.23%. Given Korn/Ferry International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Korn/Ferry International is more favorable than TrueBlue.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
TrueBlue
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Korn/Ferry International
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

97.2% of TrueBlue shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.8% of Korn/Ferry International shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.0% of TrueBlue shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Korn/Ferry International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Korn/Ferry International beats TrueBlue on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does TrueBlue compare to Robert Half?

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

92.4% of Robert Half shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.2% of TrueBlue shares are held by institutional investors. 3.5% of Robert Half shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.0% of TrueBlue shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Robert Half had 3 more articles in the media than TrueBlue. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Robert Half and 7 mentions for TrueBlue. TrueBlue's average media sentiment score of 0.18 beat Robert Half's score of 0.18 indicating that TrueBlue is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Robert Half has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, TrueBlue has a beta of 1.61, indicating that its stock price is 61% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Robert Half has a net margin of 2.43% compared to TrueBlue's net margin of -2.97%. Robert Half's return on equity of 10.14% beat TrueBlue's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Robert Half2.43% 10.14% 4.61%
TrueBlue -2.97%-6.87%-3.03%

Robert Half presently has a consensus target price of $31.75, suggesting a potential upside of 20.93%. TrueBlue has a consensus target price of $5.75, suggesting a potential downside of 7.63%. Given Robert Half's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Robert Half is more favorable than TrueBlue.

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
TrueBlue
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Robert Half$5.38B0.50$132.99M$1.3020.20
TrueBlue$1.62B0.12-$47.96M-$1.60N/A

Summary

Robert Half beats TrueBlue on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does TrueBlue compare to ManpowerGroup?

ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) and TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) 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 dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

98.0% of ManpowerGroup shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.2% of TrueBlue shares are held by institutional investors. 3.0% of ManpowerGroup shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.0% of TrueBlue shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, ManpowerGroup and ManpowerGroup both had 7 articles in the media. ManpowerGroup's average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat TrueBlue's score of 0.18 indicating that ManpowerGroup is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ManpowerGroup
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
TrueBlue
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

ManpowerGroup has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its share price is 26% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, TrueBlue has a beta of 1.61, suggesting that its share price is 61% more volatile than the S&P 500.

ManpowerGroup has a net margin of -0.09% compared to TrueBlue's net margin of -2.97%. ManpowerGroup's return on equity of 7.01% beat TrueBlue's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ManpowerGroup-0.09% 7.01% 1.65%
TrueBlue -2.97%-6.87%-3.03%

ManpowerGroup presently has a consensus price target of $37.50, suggesting a potential upside of 27.83%. TrueBlue has a consensus price target of $5.75, suggesting a potential downside of 7.63%. Given ManpowerGroup's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe ManpowerGroup is more favorable than TrueBlue.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ManpowerGroup
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22
TrueBlue
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ManpowerGroup$17.96B0.08-$13.30M-$0.37N/A
TrueBlue$1.62B0.12-$47.96M-$1.60N/A

Summary

ManpowerGroup beats TrueBlue on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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TBI vs. The Competition

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MetricTrueBlueStaffing IndustryBusiness SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$189.36M$1.04B$6.39B$23.18B
Dividend YieldN/A4.47%3.06%4.05%
P/E Ratio-3.9012.9026.3428.70
Price / Sales0.120.61427.9124.75
Price / Cash20.6210.3123.1225.18
Price / Book0.682.465.855.42
Net Income-$47.96M-$12.00M$199.85M$1.07B
7 Day Performance27.54%0.81%2.19%2.57%
1 Month Performance53.89%5.46%5.61%6.90%
1 Year Performance61.69%-5.46%55.75%32.48%

TrueBlue Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
TBI
TrueBlue
2.3655 of 5 stars		$6.23
+3.1%		$5.75
-7.6%		+41.5%$189.36M$1.62BN/A3,500
KELYA
Kelly Services
4.965 of 5 stars		$9.91
+3.3%		$15.00
+51.4%		-14.9%$338.87M$4.25BN/A3,600
TW
Tradeweb Markets
4.2346 of 5 stars		$112.83
+1.2%		$134.38
+19.1%		-23.6%$26.65B$2.05B29.991,569
KFY
Korn/Ferry International
4.2289 of 5 stars		$67.39
+1.9%		$73.00
+8.3%		+5.3%$3.50B$2.76B13.339,253
RHI
Robert Half
4.2721 of 5 stars		$27.27
+4.3%		$31.75
+16.4%		-39.1%$2.79B$5.38B20.9614,500

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