Korn Ferry (FRA:KFY) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.55 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:KFY Korn Ferry FRA:KFY
91 GF Score
Price €67.50
GF Value €59.12
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Korn Ferry Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Korn Ferry FRA:KFY -3.57% 91 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.55 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.54. GuruFocus rates FRA:KFY with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 718 Business Services companies, Korn Ferry ranks worse than 67.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Korn Ferry's current share price is €67.50. Korn Ferry's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €43.45. Korn Ferry's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.55.

The historical rank and industry rank for Korn Ferry's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:KFY' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88   Med: 1.54   Max: 2.97
Current: 1.62

During the past years, Korn Ferry's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.97. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 1.54.

FRA:KFY's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
67.13% of 718 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.91 vs FRA:KFY: 1.62

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Korn Ferry's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €12.574. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €43.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Korn Ferry  (FRA:KFY) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Korn Ferry Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Korn Ferry Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Korn Ferry's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Korn Ferry Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Korn Ferry Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.78 1.21 1.39 1.31 1.30

Korn Ferry Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.31 1.47 1.32 1.40 1.30

FRA:KFY vs RHI, TNET, MAN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Korn Ferry's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Korn Ferry Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Korn Ferry's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Korn Ferry's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Korn Ferry Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Korn Ferry's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=67.50/43.45
=1.55

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Korn Ferry's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Korn Ferry's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=12.574/333.0200*333.0200
=12.574

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Korn Ferry Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201607 6.285 240.628 8.698
201610 6.612 241.729 9.109
201701 6.535 242.839 8.962
201704 6.886 244.524 9.378
201707 6.378 244.786 8.677
201710 6.924 246.663 9.348
201801 6.747 247.867 9.065
201804 7.069 250.546 9.396
201807 7.394 252.006 9.771
201810 7.840 252.885 10.324
201901 7.639 251.712 10.107
201904 8.009 255.548 10.437
201907 7.956 256.571 10.327
201910 8.330 257.346 10.779
202001 8.767 257.971 11.317
202004 7.642 256.389 9.926
202007 5.666 259.101 7.282
202010 6.970 260.388 8.914
202101 7.401 261.582 9.422
202104 8.721 267.054 10.875
202107 9.331 273.003 11.382
202110 10.353 276.589 12.465
202201 11.319 281.148 13.407
202204 12.704 289.109 14.634
202207 13.265 296.276 14.910
202210 14.359 298.012 16.046
202301 12.393 299.170 13.795
202304 13.062 303.363 14.339
202307 12.499 305.691 13.616
202310 13.145 307.671 14.228
202401 12.102 308.417 13.067
202404 12.608 313.548 13.391
202407 11.935 314.540 12.636
202410 11.868 315.664 12.521
202501 12.481 317.671 13.084
202504 12.120 320.795 12.582
202507 11.710 323.048 12.071
202510 11.937 0.000
202601 11.771 325.252 12.052
202604 12.574 333.020 12.574

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.55 mean?
Korn Ferry (FRA:KFY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.55 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.54. Over the past decade, Korn Ferry's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 2.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #482 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Korn Ferry's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Korn Ferry's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.55 is near median its 10-year median of 1.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 2.97. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. Korn Ferry's value of 1.55 is 70.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #482 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Korn Ferry has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korn Ferry's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to RHI and TNET?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #482 out of 718 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Korn Ferry in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. Korn Ferry's value of 1.55 is 70.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Korn Ferry's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 2.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.54 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Korn Ferry has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.91, based on 718 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Korn Ferry's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.55 is 70.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korn Ferry's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.55, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Korn Ferry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korn Ferry (FRA:KFY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.12, compared to a current price of €67.50 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.55, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.54 and 70.3% above the Business Services industry median of 0.91. Korn Ferry's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korn Ferry (FRA:KFY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.55 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Korn Ferry (FRA:KFY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korn Ferry stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €67.50 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €59.12. GuruFocus considers Korn Ferry to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KFY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.55 (near median its 10-year median of 1.54)
  • GF Value™: €59.12 vs. price of €67.50 (14.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.3% above the Business Services median (#482 of 718)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KFY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Korn Ferry Business Description

Other Exchanges KFY:USA
Address 1900 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1225, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90067
Korn Ferry is a consulting firm that powers performance. The Company helps unlock the potential in people and unleash transformation across organizations synchronizing, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. The company's segment includes Consulting, Digital, Executive Search North America, Executive Search EMEA, Executive Search APAC, Executive Search Latin America, Professional Search & Interim and RPO. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Executive Search segment and Consulting segment. The Executive search segment helps organizations recruit board-level, chief executive, and other C-suite/senior executive and general management talent to deliver lasting impact.
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