Does KELLY SERVICES, INC. have an economic moat?

Based on its FY2025 SEC filings, the Moat Index scores KELLY SERVICES, INC. (KELYA) 27.5 out of 100 — below the Shallow-moat bar, so no moat. The four filters behind that score (each 0–100): pricing power 32, returns on capital 0, balance-sheet safety 28, capital discipline 61.

Is KELYA stock trading below its intrinsic value?

Against a deliberately conservative owner-earnings model (9% discount rate, 0% assumed growth, capped at 4%), estimated intrinsic value is $9.02 per share versus a recent price of $15.32 — 70% above value. This is an educational estimate computed from primary SEC filings, not investment advice.

How has KELYA's Moat Score changed over time?

The record logs 2 readings since Jul 17, 2026; the latest reads 27.5 out of 100 (no moat). No tier changes on record yet. The history is append-only — readings are only ever added, never rewritten.

The Moat Index

KELLY SERVICES, INC.

KELYA · Technology · $537.7M mkt cap · FY2025 filings · No moat ·

Doesn't clear the bar

No moat

The four filters

Pricing power32

Median gross margin 18.7% over 9y, very stable.

Returns on capital0

Median ROIC 2.7%, above the 9% hurdle in 0% of years.

Balance-sheet safety28

Net debt/EBITDA n/ax, interest coverage -6x.

Capital discipline61

Owner earnings trend unclear, share count shrinking (buybacks).

Margin of safety

Above valueOn sale

70% above value

Owner earnings (normalized): $28.5M
Est. intrinsic value / share: $9.02
Recent price: $15.32
Discount to value: 70% above value

Conservative model: 9% discount rate, 0% assumed growth (capped at 4%), maintenance capex ≈ min(capex, D&A).

Fundamentals

There's no normalized fundamentals series for KELYA yet — it appears once ingest has processed its filings.

Moat Score history

Moat Score over timeLast scored reading of each day, on the 0–100 scale27.5 / 100

Score history begins Jul 17, 2026 — the record builds from here and can’t be backfilled.

Tier changesSame-methodology crossings of the Wide / Narrow / Shallow bars

None yet — KELYA has read No moat for every logged capture since Jul 17, 2026.

Scores are logged append-only and never overwritten — this record can’t be backfilled, which is exactly why it’s worth keeping.

Technology context

#440 of 532 scored Technology companies, ranked by Moat Score.

Nearest peers by Moat Score

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Common questions about KELYA

Does KELLY SERVICES, INC. have an economic moat?: Based on its FY2025 SEC filings, the Moat Index scores KELLY SERVICES, INC. (KELYA) 27.5 out of 100 — below the Shallow-moat bar, so no moat. The four filters behind that score (each 0–100): pricing power 32, returns on capital 0, balance-sheet safety 28, capital discipline 61.
Is KELYA stock trading below its intrinsic value?: Against a deliberately conservative owner-earnings model (9% discount rate, 0% assumed growth, capped at 4%), estimated intrinsic value is $9.02 per share versus a recent price of $15.32 — 70% above value. This is an educational estimate computed from primary SEC filings, not investment advice.
How has KELYA's Moat Score changed over time?: The record logs 2 readings since Jul 17, 2026; the latest reads 27.5 out of 100 (no moat). No tier changes on record yet. The history is append-only — readings are only ever added, never rewritten.

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