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U.S. HR Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies42
  • 7D-2.5%
  • 3M-20.5%
  • 1Y-32.4%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the HR Services industry has remained flat, although notably BGSF gained 4.3%. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 31% over the past 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 11% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. HR Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 12 Mar 2026US$156.4bUS$80.3bUS$4.0b18.7x39.2x1.9x
Sat, 07 Feb 2026US$173.1bUS$85.2bUS$5.2b21.7x33x2x
Mon, 05 Jan 2026US$199.7bUS$86.5bUS$5.0b20.7x40x2.3x
Wed, 03 Dec 2025US$204.5bUS$87.4bUS$5.0b19.6x40.6x2.3x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025US$210.6bUS$87.0bUS$6.1b25.3x34.5x2.4x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025US$233.1bUS$86.4bUS$6.3b28.4x36.8x2.7x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025US$247.8bUS$86.9bUS$6.2b30.1x40x2.9x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025US$233.9bUS$79.8bUS$6.6b28.1x35.5x2.9x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025US$235.1bUS$79.7bUS$6.8b30.9x34.5x3x
Mon, 19 May 2025US$248.2bUS$79.7bUS$6.8b32.3x36.4x3.1x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025US$234.2bUS$79.3bUS$6.9b26x33.7x3x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025US$233.9bUS$80.0bUS$6.7b22.6x34.9x2.9x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025US$248.3bUS$85.9bUS$6.8b22.9x36.4x2.9x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025US$242.4bUS$85.7bUS$6.7b24.2x36.2x2.8x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024US$254.5bUS$85.7bUS$6.6b26.5x38.6x3x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024US$238.9bUS$85.8bUS$6.6b27.3x36.1x2.8x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024US$222.8bUS$81.4bUS$6.2b25.3x35.9x2.7x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024US$220.6bUS$81.4bUS$6.2b23.8x35.6x2.7x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024US$211.5bUS$86.1bUS$6.5b22.3x32.4x2.5x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024US$211.8bUS$87.3bUS$6.5b20.9x32.4x2.4x
Tue, 21 May 2024US$221.9bUS$87.6bUS$6.5b23.6x34.3x2.5x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024US$214.1bUS$87.5bUS$6.2b23.1x34.7x2.4x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024US$219.0bUS$87.4bUS$6.3b23.2x34.6x2.5x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024US$222.6bUS$87.3bUS$6.4b27.2x35x2.5x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024US$215.4bUS$87.3bUS$6.4b26.2x33.8x2.5x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023US$214.6bUS$87.2bUS$6.3b27.1x33.9x2.5x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023US$197.8bUS$87.2bUS$5.9b21.7x33.7x2.3x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023US$223.1bUS$92.1bUS$6.3b19.6x35.4x2.4x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023US$238.4bUS$92.0bUS$6.2b20.8x38.5x2.6x
Sat, 29 Jul 2023US$244.1bUS$91.3bUS$6.1b17.1x39.8x2.7x
Mon, 26 Jun 2023US$212.5bUS$91.8bUS$6.3b15.9x33.8x2.3x
Wed, 24 May 2023US$211.1bUS$91.8bUS$6.3b16.2x33.5x2.3x
Fri, 21 Apr 2023US$174.3bUS$86.7bUS$6.0b13.1x29.1x2x
Sun, 19 Mar 2023US$44.6bUS$65.3bUS$1.4b12.1x32.1x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

32.1x


Total Market Cap: US$44.6bTotal Earnings: US$1.4bTotal Revenue: US$65.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. HR Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 35.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Human Resource and Employment Services industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 40.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 35.7x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.6x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Human Resource and Employment Services industry have grown 42% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 7.2% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. HR Services compare with similar industries?

US Market-1.47%
Industrials-3.72%
Professional Services-3.51%
HR Services-2.50%
Research and Consulting Services-4.45%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
BGSF BGSFUS$6.254.3%
+US$2.9m		61.1%PS0.3x
NIXX NixxyUS$0.579.2%
+US$1.2m		-68.3%PS0.3x
BIYA Baiya International GroupUS$2.1143.5%
+US$815.1k		n/aPS0.2x
IPDN Professional Diversity NetworkUS$1.327.3%
+US$439.4k		-37.2%PS1x
SKIL SkillsoftUS$4.201.2%
+US$437.9k		-77.7%PS0.07x

Latest News

PAYX
US$94.00
Paychex
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-35.2%
PAYC
US$130.33
Paycom Software
7D
-2.8%
1Y
-36.9%
KFY
US$62.45
Korn Ferry
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-6.0%
RHI
US$23.14
Robert Half
7D
-4.9%
1Y
-56.4%

RHI: Limited AI Disruption And Cost Actions Will Support A More Constructive Outlook

Analysts trimmed their price targets on Robert Half, with our updated fair value estimate easing from about $48.45 to $47.84. This reflects recent target cuts into the mid $20s to low $30s range and new expectations around cost actions, profitability trends, and limited AI disruption risk in its business services exposure.
BZ
US$14.38
Kanzhun
7D
-9.4%
1Y
-23.0%
FA
US$11.22
First Advantage
7D
-8.2%
1Y
-11.7%

FA: Buyback Plan And 2026 Guidance Will Support Balanced Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their price target on First Advantage from $14.19 to $13.00, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate assumptions, revenue growth expectations, profit margins, and the P/E multiple they are willing to apply. What's in the News First Advantage issued full year 2026 earnings guidance, with revenue expected in a range of US$1.625b to US$1.7b (company guidance).
ADP
US$213.00
Automatic Data Processing
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-27.6%
JOB
US$0.24
GEE Group
7D
1.4%
1Y
8.1%
UPWK
US$12.41
Upwork
7D
-7.6%
1Y
-8.5%

UPWK: Share Buybacks And Governance Changes Will Support Long Term Earnings Power

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Upwork by a few dollars to reflect a slightly higher discount rate and modestly adjusted assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, even though one firm raised its target by $1 while several others reduced theirs by $1 to $5. Analyst Commentary Even with several firms trimming their targets, the latest batch of research still includes a clear pocket of optimism around Upwork.
NIXX
US$0.57
Nixxy
7D
9.2%
1Y
-68.3%
BGSF
US$6.25
BGSF
7D
4.3%
1Y
61.1%
BIYA
US$2.11
Baiya International Group
7D
43.5%
1Y
n/a

Baiya International Group Inc. (NASDAQ:BIYA) Looks Inexpensive After Falling 32% But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough

Feb 06
Baiya International Group Inc. (NASDAQ:BIYA) Looks Inexpensive After Falling 32% But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
SKIL
US$4.20
Skillsoft
7D
1.2%
1Y
-77.7%
IPDN
US$1.32
Professional Diversity Network
7D
7.3%
1Y
-37.2%