Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry

68.00
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+3.00
(+4.62%)
4.71EPS
14.97P/E
3.61BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of July 31, 2026, Korn Ferry carries a market capitalization of 3.61B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 3.42B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap3.61B
Enterprise Value3.42B

Important Dates

Korn Ferry's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 9, 2026.

Earnings Date12/9/2026

Share Statistics

As of July 31, 2026, Korn Ferry has 50.79M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding50.79M

Valuation Ratios

As of July 31, 2026, Korn Ferry trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 14.97. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.40, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.09.

PE Ratio14.97
PS Ratio1.40
PB Ratio2.09
P/TBV Ratio4.12
P/FCF Ratio13.37
P/OCF Ratio10.37

Enterprise Valuation

As of July 31, 2026, Korn Ferry trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.16 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.32 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 10.25 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Korn Ferry trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 11.81, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 3.42B versus a market cap of 3.61B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.32
EV / EBITDA8.16
EV / EBIT10.25
EV / FCF11.81

Financial Position

As of July 31, 2026, Korn Ferry maintains a current ratio of 2.37, meaning it holds 2.4x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 29.64, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 23.20 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio2.37
Quick Ratio2.17
Debt / Equity29.64
Debt / EBITDA1.23
Interest Coverage23.20

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Korn Ferry posted a return on equity (ROE) of 14.40, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 11.14 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 7.51, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 11.55, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 284,438.55 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 9,109.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Equity (ROE)14.40
Return on Assets (ROA)7.51
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)11.14
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)11.55
Revenue Per Employee284,438.55
Employee Count9,109.00

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Korn Ferry recorded 92.81M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 27.45, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 338.13M, leaving 242.61M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax92.81M
Effective Tax Rate27.45

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Korn Ferry's stock has gained approximately 11.48% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 67.91, while the 200-day moving average is 61.44.

52-Week Price Change11.48%
50-Day Moving Average67.91
200-Day Moving Average61.44

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Korn Ferry generated 2.59B in revenue and converted that into 242.61M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 4.71. EBITDA reached 418.88M, while operating income came in at 333.59M.

Revenue2.59B
Gross Profit2.28B
Operating Income333.59M
Pretax Income338.13M
Net Income242.61M
EBITDA418.88M
EBIT333.59M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)4.71

Balance Sheet

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As of July 31, 2026, Korn Ferry holds 707.89M in cash and equivalents against 514.34M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -348.68M. Total book value stands at 1.73B, with working capital of 821.89M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents707.89M
Total Debt514.34M
Net Debt-348.68M
Equity (Book Value)1.73B
Book Value Per Share34.05
Working Capital821.89M

Cash Flow

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Korn Ferry produced 350.29M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. After subtracting -73.91M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 276.38M - equivalent to 5.40 per share.

Operating Cash Flow350.29M
Capital Expenditures-73.91M
Free Cash Flow276.38M
FCF Per Share5.40

Margins

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Korn Ferry posted a gross margin of 88.03, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 12.88 and net profit margin of 9.36 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin88.03
Operating Margin12.88
Pretax Margin13.05
Profit Margin9.36
EBITDA Margin16.17

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Korn Ferry paid dividends of 1.84 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 37.99 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 7.48, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 5.76, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Korn Ferry shareholders.

Dividend Per Share1.84
Payout Ratio37.99
Shareholder Yield5.76
FCF Yield7.48

Scores

As of July 31, 2026, Korn Ferry has an Altman Z-Score of 4.17, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score4.17