Barrett Business ServicesBBSI.OValuation Analysis

As of Oct 16, 2026, Barrett Business Services (BBSI.O) trades at a P/E of 22.50x, P/B of 3.88x, P/S of 0.62x, and a dividend yield of 0.74%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 88th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 91st percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 41st percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 20th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 55th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 13th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 49th percentile within its industry and the 58th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 6.82%, ranking at the 86th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Notably, P/E and P/B aren't telling quite the same story, 47.5 points apart — worth checking the full percentile matrix on this page for the complete picture. The P/E percentile sits lower within its industry than across the market as a whole — relatively cheaper next to direct peers. Of the 6.82% total shareholder yield, 0.74% is paid out as dividends and roughly 6.08% is implied to come from buybacks — both channels are meaningfully in play. Barrett Business Services operates in the Services sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.