Korn Ferry (KFY) Financial Ratios
28 years of historical data (1998–2025) · Industrials · Staffing & Employment Services
EV/EBITDA
↓
7.64
-5% vs avg
5yr avg: 8.08
30Y Low5.0·High59.0
P/FCF
↓
12.28
+7% vs avg
5yr avg: 11.45
30Y Low7.3·High37.9
P/B Ratio
↓
2.02
+3% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.96
30Y Low1.0·High4.3
ROE
↑
13.6%
↓+0% vs avg
5yr avg: 13.6%
30Y Low-56%·High22%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
1.33
↓-18% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.63
30Y Low0.1·High7.6
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
KFY Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Korn Ferry trades at 15.5x earnings, 11% below its 5-year average of 17.4x, sitting at the 26th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.6x, the stock trades at a discount of 39%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 12.3x P/FCF, 7% above the 5-year average of 11.5x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.7B | $3.3B | $3.1B | $2.5B | $3.3B | $3.6B | $1.6B | $2.6B | $3.0B | $1.8B | $1.4B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.3B | $2.8B | $2.8B | $2.2B | $2.9B | $3.4B | $1.5B | $2.2B | $2.7B | $1.7B | $1.3B |
| P/E Ratio → | 15.53 | 13.41 | 18.80 | 12.16 | 10.27 | 32.48 | 15.17 | 25.69 | 22.46 | 22.04 | 46.79 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.34 | 1.18 | 1.12 | 0.87 | 1.24 | 1.99 | 0.80 | 1.34 | 1.65 | 1.14 | 1.07 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.02 | 1.74 | 1.80 | 1.51 | 2.12 | 2.65 | 1.29 | 2.12 | 2.47 | 1.70 | 1.37 |
| P/FCF | 12.28 | 10.79 | 13.65 | 9.11 | 7.25 | 16.46 | 8.10 | 12.43 | 16.98 | 32.93 | 37.87 |
| P/OCF | 10.18 | 8.94 | 11.00 | 7.24 | 6.54 | 14.42 | 6.68 | 10.19 | 13.72 | 17.38 | 22.42 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
KFY EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Korn Ferry's enterprise value stands at 7.6x EBITDA, 5% below its 5-year average of 8.1x. The Industrials sector median is 13.9x, placing the stock at a 45% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.02 | 0.99 | 0.77 | 1.10 | 1.85 | 0.77 | 1.13 | 1.50 | 1.04 | 0.97 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.64 | 6.59 | 7.68 | 5.18 | 5.43 | 15.50 | 6.57 | 11.93 | 10.59 | 10.08 | 14.66 |
| EV / EBIT | 9.40 | 7.73 | 11.34 | 6.88 | 6.33 | 17.48 | 8.78 | 14.77 | 12.38 | 13.34 | 15.21 |
| EV / FCF | — | 9.35 | 12.07 | 8.09 | 6.41 | 15.31 | 7.80 | 10.53 | 15.37 | 30.17 | 34.35 |
KFY Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Korn Ferry earns an operating margin of 12.6%, above the Industrials sector average of 4.3%. ROE of 13.6% is modest. ROIC of 18.6% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.1%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 88.6% | 88.6% | 88.1% | 90.7% | 95.0% | 24.2% | 93.4% | 93.8% | 93.1% | 92.1% | 91.5% |
| Operating Margin | 12.6% | 12.6% | 10.1% | 12.5% | 17.8% | 8.6% | 8.9% | 7.1% | 11.5% | 7.4% | 3.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 8.9% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 7.3% | 12.3% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 7.4% | 5.2% | 2.3% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 13.6% | 13.6% | 10.0% | 13.1% | 22.4% | 8.8% | 8.5% | 8.3% | 11.6% | 7.9% | 3.3% |
| ROA | 6.5% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 6.0% | 10.0% | 3.9% | 4.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 4.3% | 1.9% |
| ROIC | 18.6% | 18.6% | 15.3% | 21.2% | 30.9% | 10.2% | 13.2% | 11.9% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| ROCE | 12.3% | 12.3% | 10.5% | 14.1% | 19.6% | 7.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% | 12.5% | 7.9% | 4.3% |
KFY Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Korn Ferry carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.3x, which is manageable (59% below the sector average of 3.2x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $1.0B exceeds total debt of $571M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 17.9x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.51 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.24 | 0.13 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.61 | 1.32 | 1.12 | 2.75 | 2.72 | 1.19 | 0.92 | 1.53 | 1.57 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.23 | -0.21 | -0.17 | -0.25 | -0.18 | -0.05 | -0.32 | -0.23 | -0.14 | -0.13 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.02 | -1.02 | -1.00 | -0.65 | -0.72 | -1.16 | -0.26 | -2.15 | -1.11 | -0.92 | -1.50 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -1.44 | -1.58 | -1.02 | -0.85 | -1.14 | -0.31 | -1.90 | -1.61 | -2.77 | -3.51 |
| Interest Coverage | 17.94 | 17.94 | 11.62 | 12.43 | 18.12 | 6.59 | 7.80 | 8.95 | 15.90 | 8.67 | — |
Net cash position: cash ($1.0B) exceeds total debt ($571M)
KFY Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.83x means Korn Ferry can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has improved from 1.68x to 1.83x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.79 | 1.68 | 1.79 | 1.98 | 1.98 | 2.06 | 1.82 | 1.84 | 1.39 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.79 | 1.68 | 1.79 | 1.98 | 1.98 | 2.06 | 1.82 | 1.84 | 1.39 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.09 | 1.09 | 1.05 | 0.91 | 1.05 | 1.22 | 1.17 | 1.15 | 0.96 | 0.91 | 0.60 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.72 | 0.76 | 0.80 | 0.76 | 0.60 | 0.72 | 0.85 | 0.80 | 0.79 | 0.71 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 79.80 | 75.95 | 81.20 | 85.90 | 98.02 | 80.47 | 79.81 | 83.07 | 84.83 | 91.22 |
KFY Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Korn Ferry returns 4.6% to shareholders annually — split between a 2.2% dividend yield and 2.4% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 34.0% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 6.4% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 34.0% | 34.0% | 32.2% | 15.7% | 8.2% | 19.7% | 21.7% | 22.9% | 17.2% | 27.7% | 70.6% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.4% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.1% |
| FCF Yield | 8.1% | 9.3% | 7.3% | 11.0% | 13.8% | 6.1% | 12.3% | 8.0% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 2.6% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $53M | $51M | $52M | $53M | $53M | $55M | $56M | $56M | $57M | $53M |
Peer Comparison
Compare KFY with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 KFYYou | $4B | 15.5 | 7.6 | 12.3 | 88.6% | 12.6% | 13.6% | 18.6% | 1.3 |
 MAN | $2B | -115.7 | 9.5 | — | 16.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 7.4 |
 RHI | $3B | 23.8 | 24.9 | 12.0 | 37.2% | 1.4% | 10.0% | 4.6% | 3.3 |
 HSII | $1B | 143.9 | 30.8 | 9.9 | 25.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 6.0% | 3.8 |
 DHX | $164M | -12.7 | 64.9 | 11.9 | 84.7% | -8.9% | -12.9% | -5.9% | 14.5 |
 TRU | $12B | 27.8 | 11.7 | 18.8 | 59.1% | 18.7% | 10.3% | 7.3% | 3.6 |
 ASGN | $895M | 8.1 | 5.3 | 3.1 | 27.2% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 6.9% | 3.2 |
 KELYA | $394M | -1.6 | — | 3.5 | 20.1% | -1.6% | -23.0% | -4.0% | — |
 TBI | $203M | -4.2 | 170.2 | — | 21.2% | -1.7% | -16.3% | -5.2% | 83.1 |
 HCI | $2B | 6.6 | 2.2 | 4.8 | 73.2% | 47.7% | 37.8% | 675.0% | 0.2 |
 WDAY | $31B | 45.3 | 24.0 | 11.0 | 75.7% | 10.7% | 8.2% | 7.3% | 2.8 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.6 | 13.9 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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KFY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KFY stock.
What is Korn Ferry's P/E ratio?
Korn Ferry's current P/E ratio is 15.5x. The historical average is 29.5x. This places it at the 26th percentile of its historical range.
What is Korn Ferry's EV/EBITDA?
Korn Ferry's current EV/EBITDA is 7.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.3x.
What is Korn Ferry's ROE?
Korn Ferry's return on equity (ROE) is 13.6%. The historical average is 5.2%.
Is KFY stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Korn Ferry is trading at a P/E of 15.5x. This is at the 26th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Korn Ferry's dividend yield?
Korn Ferry's current dividend yield is 2.22% with a payout ratio of 34.0%.
What are Korn Ferry's profit margins?
Korn Ferry has 88.6% gross margin and 12.6% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Korn Ferry have?
Korn Ferry's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.3x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.