KORN FERRY (KFY) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:KFY • US5006432000

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This KFY fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

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Overall KFY gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated KFY against 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making KFY a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. KFY has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally KFY also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes KFY very considerable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. KFY Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year KFY was profitable.
  • In the past year KFY had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • KFY had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • KFY had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KFY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKFY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of KFY (6.94%) is better than 70.11% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.30%, KFY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.51%, KFY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KFY is below the industry average of 12.78%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.51%) for KFY is above the 3 year average (9.27%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.94%
ROE 13.3%
ROIC 9.51%
ROA(3y)5.51%
ROA(5y)5.88%
ROE(3y)11.68%
ROE(5y)12.77%
ROIC(3y)9.27%
ROIC(5y)9.69%
KFY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKFY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • KFY has a Profit Margin of 9.10%. This is in the better half of the industry: KFY outperforms 73.56% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KFY has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of KFY (13.24%) is better than 74.71% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KFY has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 88.04%, KFY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KFY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.24%
PM (TTM) 9.1%
GM 88.04%
OM growth 3Y-10.91%
OM growth 5Y1.62%
PM growth 3Y-10.01%
PM growth 5Y10.87%
GM growth 3Y-2.33%
GM growth 5Y-1.06%
KFY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKFY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. KFY Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KFY is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KFY has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, KFY has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for KFY has been reduced compared to a year ago.
KFY Yearly Shares OutstandingKFY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
KFY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKFY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.11 indicates that KFY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of KFY (3.11) is better than 62.07% of its industry peers.
  • KFY has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.46. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • KFY's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.46 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KFY outperforms 71.26% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that KFY is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • KFY has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.20) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 1.46
Altman-Z 3.11
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC8.35%
KFY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKFY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • KFY has a Current Ratio of 2.14. This indicates that KFY is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • KFY's Current ratio of 2.14 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KFY outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.14 indicates that KFY has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • KFY's Quick ratio of 2.14 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KFY outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.14
Quick Ratio 2.14
KFY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKFY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. KFY Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • KFY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.26%, which is quite good.
  • KFY shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.91% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, KFY shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.23% in the last year.
  • KFY shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.91% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.26%
EPS 3Y-7.74%
EPS 5Y10.91%
EPS Q2Q%7.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.23%
Revenue growth 3Y1.46%
Revenue growth 5Y6.91%
Sales Q2Q%7.28%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.60% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, KFY will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.21%
EPS Next 2Y8.7%
EPS Next 3Y9.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y4.78%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
KFY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKFY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
KFY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKFY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. KFY Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.92 indicates a reasonable valuation of KFY.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KFY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KFY to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say KFY is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.79, which indicates a very decent valuation of KFY.
  • 75.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KFY, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.27. KFY is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.92
Fwd PE 10.79
KFY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKFY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KFY is valued cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KFY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KFY is cheaper than 74.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.96
EV/EBITDA 5.99
KFY Per share dataKFY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • KFY has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)1.09
EPS Next 2Y8.7%
EPS Next 3Y9.6%

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5. KFY Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KFY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.51%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • KFY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.65. KFY pays more dividend than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KFY pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.51%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of KFY is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 31.50%!
  • KFY has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • KFY has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.5%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years9
KFY Yearly Dividends per shareKFY Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • KFY pays out 37.03% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of KFY is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP37.03%
EPS Next 2Y8.7%
EPS Next 3Y9.6%
KFY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKFY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
KFY Dividend Payout.KFY Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KFY Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KFY Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KORN FERRY

NYSE:KFY (3/11/2026, 8:07:38 PM)

After market: 62.45 0 (0%)

62.45

-0.14 (-0.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)03-09
Earnings (Next)06-16
Inst Owners100.29%
Inst Owner Change-0.58%
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner Change-1.59%
Market Cap3.26B
Revenue(TTM)2.76B
Net Income(TTM)258.50M
Analysts82.22
Price Target81.86 (31.08%)
Short Float %2.82%
Short Ratio3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.51%
Yearly Dividend1.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.5%
DP37.03%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date03-27
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.65%
Min EPS beat(2)0.37%
Max EPS beat(2)4.94%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.37%
Min EPS beat(4)0.37%
Max EPS beat(4)4.94%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.3%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.27%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)4.21%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.79%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.19%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.74%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.07%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.68%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.92
Fwd PE 10.79
P/S 1.15
P/FCF 11.96
P/OCF 9.22
P/B 1.68
P/tB 3.47
EV/EBITDA 5.99
EPS(TTM)5.24
EY8.39%
EPS(NY)5.79
Fwd EY9.27%
FCF(TTM)5.22
FCFY8.36%
OCF(TTM)6.78
OCFY10.85%
SpS54.45
BVpS37.25
TBVpS17.97
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)1.09
Graham Number66.27
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.94%
ROE 13.3%
ROCE 12.65%
ROIC 9.51%
ROICexc 13.01%
ROICexgc 24.24%
OM 13.24%
PM (TTM) 9.1%
GM 88.04%
FCFM 9.59%
ROA(3y)5.51%
ROA(5y)5.88%
ROE(3y)11.68%
ROE(5y)12.77%
ROIC(3y)9.27%
ROIC(5y)9.69%
ROICexc(3y)14.32%
ROICexc(5y)15.61%
ROICexgc(3y)33.58%
ROICexgc(5y)35.79%
ROCE(3y)12.34%
ROCE(5y)12.9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-17.99%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.52%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.94%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.44%
OM growth 3Y-10.91%
OM growth 5Y1.62%
PM growth 3Y-10.01%
PM growth 5Y10.87%
GM growth 3Y-2.33%
GM growth 5Y-1.06%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 1.46
Debt/EBITDA 0.84
Cap/Depr 85.04%
Cap/Sales 2.85%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 75%
Profit Quality 105.44%
Current Ratio 2.14
Quick Ratio 2.14
Altman-Z 3.11
F-Score7
WACC8.35%
ROIC/WACC1.14
Cap/Depr(3y)83.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.05%
Profit Quality(3y)131.86%
Profit Quality(5y)146.92%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.26%
EPS 3Y-7.74%
EPS 5Y10.91%
EPS Q2Q%7.56%
EPS Next Y8.21%
EPS Next 2Y8.7%
EPS Next 3Y9.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.23%
Revenue growth 3Y1.46%
Revenue growth 5Y6.91%
Sales Q2Q%7.28%
Revenue Next Year5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y4.78%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y22.79%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.61%
EBIT growth 5Y8.64%
EBIT Next Year43.44%
EBIT Next 3Y17.27%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y15.66%
FCF growth 3Y-12.61%
FCF growth 5Y9.16%
OCF growth 1Y17.59%
OCF growth 3Y-10.11%
OCF growth 5Y9.05%

KORN FERRY / KFY FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KORN FERRY?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to KFY.


What is the valuation status for KFY stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KORN FERRY (KFY). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for KORN FERRY?

KORN FERRY (KFY) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of KORN FERRY (KFY) stock?

The financial health rating of KORN FERRY (KFY) is 8 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KFY stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KORN FERRY (KFY) is expected to grow by 8.21% in the next year.