Kforce Inc. (KFRC) Operating Margin: 3.80%
Is Kforce Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
Kforce Inc.'s operating margin of 3.80% is 32% below its 5-year average of 5.62%, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.77%–6.83%).
As of Thursday, June 18, 2026. 12.94% below its 12-month average of 4.37%.
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KFRC Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
3.80%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
4.37%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
5.31%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
5.62%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
5.47%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
4.90%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
4.94%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-12.94%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-28.47%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-32.42%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-30.50%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-22.50%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-23.14%
KFRC Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kforce Inc. (KFRC) | $833.11M | 3.80% | 4.37% | 5.31% | 5.62% |
| Upwork Inc. (UPWK)vs › | $1.02B | 15.60% | 12.45% | 2.07% | -1.42% |
| AIAI Holdings Corporation Class A Common Stock (AIAI)vs › | $1.08B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SCHMID Group N.V. Class A Ordinary Shares (SHMD)vs › | $292.39M | -44.76% | -21.47% | 1.77% | -1.95% |
| Ameresco, Inc. (AMRC)vs › | $1.45B | 6.32% | 6.39% | 6.52% | 6.81% |
| Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (AP)vs › | $221.15M | 0.17% | 2.15% | -0.79% | -0.43% |
| T1 Energy Inc (TE)vs › | $1.57B | -20.31% | -1274.02% | -637.01% | -424.67% |
| Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC)vs › | $1.78B | 7.99% | 8.39% | 10.06% | 9.67% |
| Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (EPAC)vs › | $1.90B | 20.52% | 21.61% | 15.70% | 12.89% |
| Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN)vs › | $2.39B | 2.14% | 2.27% | 4.93% | 6.77% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
27.2%
Operating Margin
3.8%
Kforce Inc. Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Kforce Inc. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Kforce Inc. (KFRC)?
- The operating margin for KFRC stock is 3.80%.
- Is Kforce Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- Kforce Inc.'s operating margin of 3.80% is 32% below its 5-year average of 5.62%, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.77%–6.83%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Kforce Inc. (KFRC)?
- The TTM average operating margin for KFRC stock is 4.37%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Kforce Inc. (KFRC)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for KFRC stock is 5.31%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Kforce Inc. (KFRC)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for KFRC stock is 5.62%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Kforce Inc. (KFRC)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for KFRC stock is 5.47%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Kforce Inc. (KFRC)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for KFRC stock is 4.90%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Kforce Inc. (KFRC)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for KFRC stock is 4.94%.
Kforce Inc. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 3.77% |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.96% |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.69% |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.83% |
| 2021-12-31 | 6.75% |
| 2020-12-31 | 5.74% |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.55% |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.76% |
| 2017-12-31 | 5.05% |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.44% |
| 2015-12-31 | 5.60% |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.05% |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.85% |
| 2012-12-31 | -5.03% |
| 2011-12-31 | 4.02% |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.49% |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.53% |
| 2008-12-31 | -8.53% |
| 2007-12-31 | 6.89% |
| 2006-12-31 | 6.11% |
| 2005-12-31 | 4.86% |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.99% |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.35% |
| 2002-12-31 | -1.93% |
| 2001-12-31 | -1.50% |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.16% |
| 1999-12-31 | -5.14% |
| 1998-12-31 | 8.43% |
| 1997-12-31 | 9.43% |
| 1996-12-31 | 8.81% |
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