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Barrett Business Services Inc. (BBSI)

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  • 25 Stocks Benjamin Graham Would Like [View article]
    Ben Graham would have used, what is now called, the Cyclically Adjusted Price Earning Ratio (CAPE) during a recession/depression which... More »
    Comment by Value Investor Today
    Jul 22 08:50 am |
    Rating: +1 0
  • Best and Worst Performing Stocks on Earnings [View article]
    As a WFR shareholder i must say this is comforting news. These guys have been beaten up bad and my research has led me to the conclusion... More »
    Comment by guliamo
    Aug 20 04:11 am |
    Rating: 0 0
  • Best and Worst Performing Stocks on Earnings [View article]
    Hey Frankfurt, add something constructive or shutup.
    Comment by dc1
    Aug 19 11:44 am |
    Rating: 0 0
  • 12 Stocks Ben Graham Would Like Here [View article]
    I believe the long record of dividends is about to be terminated and Augusy 08 will see no dividend On Jul 22 12:29 AM DaveinHacken... More »
    Comment by baron40
    Aug 11 12:02 pm |
    Rating: 0 0
  • Barrett Business Services Earnings Review [View article]
    Scott, I don't recall any guidance beyond Q3, which was, as you know, raised. Steve, The CEO is usually quite entertaining, and fond... More »
    Comment by DaveinHackensack
    Jul 30 17:58 pm |
    Rating: 0 0
  • Barrett Business Services Earnings Review [View article]
    Sounds like hindsight, but BBSI was really a no brainer. Net cash was almost half of market cap, and no debt. The company was in a... More »
    Comment by MagicDiligence
    Jul 30 14:04 pm |
    Rating: 0 0
  • Barrett Business Services Earnings Review [View article]
    Hi, Thanks for the update on the cc. I will try to listen to a replay later this week. Any guidance for 2009 or Q4? At this point,... More »
    Comment by Scott's Investments
    Jul 30 13:10 pm |
    Rating: +1 0
  • Barrett Business Services Earnings Review [View article]
    I wasn't expecting earnings like that, but that was a positive surprise. Listening to the conference call now: looks like the company... More »
    Comment by DaveinHackensack
    Jul 30 12:20 pm |
    Rating: 0 0
  • Barrett Business Services: Jumping in Ahead of Earnings [View article]
    Wow, those earnings were quite a surprise. Looking forward to the conference call.
    Comment by DaveinHackensack
    Jul 30 11:49 am |
    Rating: 0 0
  • Barrett Business Services: Jumping in Ahead of Earnings [View article]
    The company holds nearly half it's market cap in cash with no debt - enterprise value is only a bit above 75 million. With 56m in cash... More »
    Comment by MagicDiligence
    Jul 28 15:01 pm |
    Rating: 0 0
  • Barrett Business Services: Jumping in Ahead of Earnings [View article]
    Yes, I agree that macro conditions will continue to challenge the company as they have stated. The headline is a little deceptive, I'm... More »
    Comment by Scott's Investments
    Jul 28 13:06 pm |
    Rating: +1 0
  • Barrett Business Services: Jumping in Ahead of Earnings [View article]
    I like the sector, the staffing and PEO outsourcing industry has been growing steadily for the last ten years. Other PEO and staffing... More »
    Comment by TRUSSO
    Jul 28 10:34 am |
    Rating: 0 0
  • Barrett Business Services: Jumping in Ahead of Earnings [View article]
    "I believe the upcoming earnings report could help either a) stoke fears that the company is unable to rebound in a challening economy... More »
    Comment by DaveinHackensack
    Jul 28 09:22 am |
    Rating: 0 0
  • 12 Stocks Ben Graham Would Like Here [View article]
    Barrett is a solid company that I bought too early. If you want to read why, click on my website and then search for "anatomy of a... More »
    Comment by DaveinHackensack
    Jul 22 00:29 am |
    Rating: 0 0
  • 12 Stocks Ben Graham Would Like Here [View article]
    I agree with 1 for sure (but I am biased). I have aggressively accumulated LYTS below 10. Long record of dividend payments and... More »
    Comment by granger
    Jul 21 09:22 am |
    Rating: 0 0