Korn Ferry (KFY) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Korn Ferry stock (KFY) is currently trading at $62.69. Korn Ferry PE ratio is 12.25. Korn Ferry PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.13. Analyst consensus price target for KFY is $74.25. WallStSmart rates KFY as Hold.
- KFY PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- KFY PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- KFY intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- KFY stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- KFY fair value vs current price
- KFY insider transactions and insider buying
- Is KFY undervalued or overvalued?
- Korn Ferry financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- KFY Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- KFY analyst price target and Smart Rating
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KFY Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Korn Ferry (KFY)
KFY trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $128.62, offering a 51% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Korn Ferry (KFY) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Korn Ferry (KFY) Key Strengths (5)
100.85% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Good growth relative to its price
Paying $1.13 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading at 1.60x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Korn Ferry (KFY) Areas to Watch (5)
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Modest revenue growth at 7.30%
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Solid earnings growth at 11.70%
Korn Ferry (KFY) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 64/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.2/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 4.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., PEG Ratio, Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.20), Price/Sales (1.13), Price/Book (1.60) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 7.30%, EPS Growth at 11.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 14.30%, Operating Margin at 12.20%, Profit Margin at 9.39%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 14.30% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 7.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., PEG Ratio) and negatives (Operating Margin, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
KFY Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
KFY's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.13x trades 17% below its historical average of 1.35x (30th percentile). The current valuation is 51% below its historical high of 2.32x set in Feb 2007, and 94% above its historical low of 0.58x in Feb 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Korn Ferry (KFY) · INDUSTRIALS › STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
The Big Picture
Korn Ferry operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 2.9B with 7% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 9.4%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 1430.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 212M in free cash flow and 233M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Korn Ferry push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 311.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Korn Ferry.
Bottom Line
Korn Ferry offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Korn Ferry(KFY)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
USA
Korn Ferry, provides organizational consulting services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.