Kelly Services BKELYB.OValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Richly Valued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Kelly Services B (KELYB.O) trades at a negative P/E (-2.90x, due to a recent net loss), P/B of 0.81x, P/S of 0.19x, and a dividend yield of 0.98%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E historical percentile is still accumulating data over the trailing long-term window (vs. the short-term percentile still accumulating data); P/B sits at the 78th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 96th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 88th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 96th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/B ranks at the 20th percentile within its industry and the 18th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 2.24%, ranking at the 75th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Its P/B percentile is roughly the same whether measured against the industry or the broader market. Breaking down the total shareholder yield: 0.98% comes from cash dividends, with an implied ~1.26% from buybacks — a fairly balanced mix of both channels. Kelly Services B operates in the Services sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NASDAQ: KELYB · KELYB
Want the full picture on whether Kelly Services B (KELYB.O) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | -2.90 | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative |
| P/B (MRQ) | 0.81 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 0.19 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 0.98% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 2.24% |