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Korn FerryKFY +0.56%91 Debt-to-Equity is 0.30 as of Apr. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates KFY with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $69.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 955 Business Services companies, Korn Ferry ranks better than 52.04% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Korn Ferry's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KFY'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Korn Ferry was 0.52. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.32.
KFY's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 52.04% of 955
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs KFY: 0.30
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Korn Ferry Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Korn Ferry Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Korn Ferry's Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Korn Ferry's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Korn Ferry's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Korn Ferry's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (KFY) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.30 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Korn Ferry's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #458 out of 955 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Korn Ferry's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Korn Ferry's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.30 is near median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.52. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Korn Ferry's value of 0.30 is 9.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #458 out of 955 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above 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 Debt-to-Equity compare to RHI and TNET?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #458 out of 955 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Korn Ferry in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Korn Ferry's value of 0.30 is 9.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Korn Ferry's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.18 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Korn Ferry has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 955 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Korn Ferry's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.30 is 9.1% below 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korn Ferry's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.30, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.32. 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 (KFY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $69.34, compared to a current price of $85.06 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.30, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 9.1% below the Business Services industry median of 0.33. Korn Ferry's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korn Ferry (KFY), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.30 as of Apr. 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 (KFY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korn Ferry stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $85.06 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $69.34.
GuruFocus considers Korn Ferry to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KFY:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.30 (near median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: $69.34 vs. price of $85.06 (22.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.1% below the Business Services median (#458 of 955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KFY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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