Barrett Business Services (Barrett Business Services) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities : $152 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Barrett Business Services Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities?

Barrett Business Services's quarterly cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities declined from Jun. 2023 ($133.01 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($129.23 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2023 ($129.23 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($152.20 Mil).

Barrett Business Services's annual cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities declined from Dec. 2021 ($166.17 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($159.75 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 ($159.75 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($152.20 Mil).

Barrett Business Services Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Historical Data

The historical data trend for Barrett Business Services's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities can be seen below:

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Barrett Business Services Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Chart

Barrett Business Services Annual Data

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Barrett Business Services Quarterly Data
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Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															159.75	132.72	133.01	129.23	152.20

Barrett Business Services Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Calculation

Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Cash equivalents are assets that are readily convertible into cash, such as money market holdings, short-term government bonds or Treasury bills, marketable securities and commercial paper.

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.

Barrett Business Services (NAS:BBSI) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Explanation

Marketable securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.

A high number means either:

1) The company has competitive advantage generating lots of cash

2) Just sold a business or bonds (not necessarily good)

A low stockpile of cash usually means poor to mediocre economics.

There are 3 ways to create large cash reserve.

1) Sell new bonds or equity to public

2) Sell business or asset

3) It has an ongoing business generating more cash than it burns (usually means durable competitive advantage)

When a company is suffering a short term problem, Buffett looks at cash or marketable securities to see whether it has the financial strength to ride it out.

Important: Lots of cash and marketable securities + little debt = good chance that the business will sail on through tough times.

Test to see what is creating cash by looking at past 7 yrs of balance sheets. This will reveal how the cash was created.

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Barrett Business Services (Barrett Business Services) Business Description

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Address

8100 NE Parkway Drive, Suite 200, Vancouver, WA, USA, 98662

Website

https://www.bbsi.com

Barrett Business Services Inc is a provider of payroll administrative services and staffing services. The company categories of services include professional employer services and staffing. Professional employer services offer payroll management, payroll taxes services, and workers' compensation coverage solutions, as well as workforce management services, including hiring and termination of employees. Staffing offers temporary staffing services, as well as contract staffing, long-term or indefinite on-site management, and direct placement services. The company operates in the United States of America. It generates maximum revenue from the Professional employer service fees.

Executives

Joseph Stephen Clabby	director	8100 NE PARKWAY DRIVE, SUITE 200, VANCOUVER WA 98662
Anthony Meeker	director	8100 NE PARKWAY DRIVE, SUITE 200, VANCOUVER WA 98662
Thomas J Carley	director	8100 NE PARKWAY DRIVE, SUITE 200, VANCOUVER WA 98662
Jon L Justesen	director	8100 NE PARKWAY DRIVE, SUITE 200, VANCOUVER WA 98662
Alexandra Morehouse Mcreynolds	director	8100 N.E. PARKWAY DRIVE, SUITE 200, VANCOUVER WA 98662
Gary Kramer	officer: VP - Finance, Treas. & Sec.	8100 N.E. PARKWAY DRIVE, SUITE 200, VANCOUVER WA 98662
Diane L Dewbrey	director	FIFTH THIRD BANCORP, 38 FOUNTAIN SQ PLZ, CINCINNATI OH 45263
Vincent P Price	director	8100 N.E. PARKWAY DRIVE, SUITE 200, VANCOUVER WA 98662
James B Hicks	director	8100 NE PARKWAY DRIVE, SUITE 200, VANCOUVER WA 98662
Carla A Moradi	director	8100 N.E. PARKWAY DRIVE, SUITE 200, VANCOUVER WA 98662
James R Potts	officer: EVP Gen Counsel & Secretary	8100 NE PARKWAY DRIVE SUITE 200, VANCOUVER WA 98662
Anthony J Harris	officer: Chief Financial Officer	8100 NE PARKWAY DRIVE SUITE 200, VANCOUVER WA 98662
Gerald Blotz	officer: VP and COO--Field Operations	8100 N.E. PARKWAY DRIVE, SUITE 200, VANCOUVER WA 98662
Michael L Elich	officer: VP and Chief Operating Officer	8100 NE PARKWAY DRIVE, SUITE 200, VANCOUVER WA 98662
Gregory R Vaughn	officer: Vice President	8100 NE PARKWAY DRIVE, SUITE 200, VANCOUVER WA 98662