Forward PE Ratio: 21.98
The forward PE ratio is 21.98 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (21.98) = Close Price ($52.91) / Consensus Forward EPS ($2.41)
KFRC Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
21.98
KFRC Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Kforce Inc.
Market Cap
$943.49M
Forward PE Ratio
21.98
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Kforce Inc. (KFRC) | $943.49M | 21.98 |
| Upwork Inc. (UPWK)vs › | $1.07B | 5.54 |
| Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSIX)vs › | $799.39M | 14.56 |
| AIAI Holdings Corporation Class A Common Stock (AIAI)vs › | $793.14M | N/A |
| T1 Energy Inc (TE)vs › | $1.26B | N/A |
| Ameresco, Inc. (AMRC)vs › | $1.36B | 22.64 |
| Wheels Up Experience Inc. (UP)vs › | $285.37M | N/A |
| Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC)vs › | $1.68B | 34.29 |
| SCHMID Group N.V. Class A Ordinary Shares (SHMD)vs › | $191.05M | N/A |
| Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp. (AP)vs › | $155.29M | N/A |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
27.1
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
22.0
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $2.41 implies +23.6% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $1.95.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $52.91 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $2.41 | $2.39 – $2.42 | 3 | 22.0x |
| 2027-12-31 | $2.93 | $2.91 – $2.95 | 3 | 18.0x |
| 2028-12-31 | $3.71 | $3.46 – $3.97 | 2 | 14.3x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Kforce Inc. (KFRC)?
- The forward PE ratio for KFRC stock is 21.98.
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About Kforce Inc.
Kforce Inc. is a professional staffing and solutions firm operating across the United States. The company is structured into two main divisions: Technology, and Finance and Accounting (FA). The Technology segment provides specialized talent for information technology needs, including expertise in areas such as system architecture and development, data management and analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, project and program oversight, and network security. This division serves a diverse client base across financial and business services, communications, insurance, retail, and the technology industry itself. The Finance and Accounting segment delivers skilled professionals for various financial functions. These roles encompass financial planning and analysis, business intelligence, general accounting, transactional processing, cost analysis, and taxation and treasury services. Additionally, this segment supplies personnel for entry-level positions like loan servicing, customer and call center support, data entry, and other administrative support functions. Its clientele spans industries including financial and business services, healthcare, and manufacturing. Founded in 1962, Kforce Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Staffing & Employment Services
- CEO
- Joseph J. Liberatore