GEE (JOB)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $0.1898 | Market Cap: $20.8 MilSector: Industrials | Industry: Human Resource & Employment Services
GEE (JOB)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $0.1898Market Cap: $20.8 MilSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Human Resource & Employment Services
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -70% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -115%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -148% | Penny stockMkt Price is 0.2 |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Future of Work. Themes include Online Recruitment Platforms, Gig Economy & Freelancing, and HR Technology & Analytics. | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -4.2 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -3.8% | |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.8%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -12%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -9.3% | ||
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -174% |
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -70% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Future of Work. Themes include Online Recruitment Platforms, Gig Economy & Freelancing, and HR Technology & Analytics. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -115%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -148% |
| Penny stockMkt Price is 0.2 |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -4.2 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -3.8% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.8%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -12%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -9.3% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -174% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
JOB Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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The public company GEE (JOB) experienced a -3% stock movement between August 31, 2025, and December 4, 2025, due to several key factors.
1. Continued Macroeconomic Headwinds and Decreased Demand: GEE Group reported ongoing challenges in the macroeconomic environment, which led to a decrease in job orders and overall demand for its professional staffing and human resource solutions. This was reflected in a 9% year-over-year decline in Q3 2025 consolidated revenues to $24.5 million and a 10% decrease in year-to-date revenues to $73.0 million. Professional contract staffing revenues also saw a decline of 10% for the three and nine-month periods ending June 30, 2025, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2024.
2. Fiscal Q3 2025 Losses: The company reported Q3 2025 losses from continuing operations of $(0.4) million, or $(0.00) per share. Although the company maintained a strong balance sheet with $18.6 million in cash and zero long-term debt, the reported losses likely contributed to negative investor sentiment.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| JOB Return | 155% | -43% | -14% | 2% | -59% | -8% | -51% |
| Peers Return | -7% | 36% | -2% | 3% | 14% | -22% | 14% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| JOB Win Rate | 50% | 50% | 50% | 42% | 25% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 60% | 60% | 44% | 52% | 65% | 43% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| JOB Max Drawdown | -53% | -58% | -18% | -26% | -59% | -14% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -48% | -6% | -24% | -20% | -16% | -28% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: PAYX, BBSI, TBI, ELCG, ADP.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | JOB | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -80.9% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 422.3% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -60.5% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 152.9% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 84 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -94.4% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 1670.3% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -93.8% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 1515.0% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 1480 days |
Compare to PAYX, BBSI, TBI, ELCG, ADP
In The Past
GEE's stock fell -80.9% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/24/2021. A -80.9% loss requires a 422.3% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
Select past ideas related to JOB. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 7.3% | 7.3% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.3% | 2.3% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 7.3% | 7.3% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.3% | 2.3% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Research & Analysis
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Peer Comparisons for GEE
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 35.48 |
| Mkt Cap | 0.9 |
| Rev LTM | 1,584 |
| Op Inc LTM | 64 |
| FCF LTM | 27 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 18 |
| CFO LTM | 43 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 33 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 5.6% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 5.7% |
| Rev Chg Q | 8.4% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 2.1% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 5.3% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 5.3% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.0% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 3.5% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 2.9% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 2.2% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 1.6% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 0.9 |
| P/S | 0.9 |
| P/EBIT | 15.4 |
| P/E | 20.8 |
| P/CFO | 24.0 |
| Total Yield | 5.2% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 3.4% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | 0.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -0.5% |
| 3M Rtn | -12.5% |
| 6M Rtn | -14.8% |
| 12M Rtn | -19.1% |
| 3Y Rtn | -1.4% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -0.5% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -18.5% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -29.6% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -33.6% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -69.7% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 6302025 | 8132025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5142025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2132025 | 10-Q 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 12192024 | 10-K 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8142024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5152024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2132024 | 10-Q 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 12182023 | 10-K 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8142023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5152023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2142023 | 10-Q 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 12202022 | 10-K 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8152022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5162022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2142022 | 10-Q 12/31/2021 |
| 9302021 | 12232021 | 10-K 9/30/2021 |
Insider Activity
Expand for More| Owner | Title | Filing Date | Action | Price | Shares | TransactedValue | Value ofHeld Shares | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Waterfield John Randall | 2132029 | Buy | 0.24 | 131,779 | 31,522 | 224,078 | Form |
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