Korn FerryMEX:KFY 91 Gross Margin % is 88.19% as of Apr. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 92.61. GuruFocus rates MEX:KFY with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,156.87. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Korn Ferry ranks better than 91.56% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Korn Ferry's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN11,867 Mil. Korn Ferry's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN13,457 Mil. Therefore, Korn Ferry's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 88.19%.
Warning Sign:
Korn Ferry gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Korn Ferry's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:KFY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 88.08 Med: 92.61 Max: 95.5
Current: 88.08
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Korn Ferry was 95.50%. The lowest was 88.08%. And the median was 92.61%.
MEX:KFY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.56% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5
vs MEX:KFY: 88.08
Korn Ferry had a gross margin of 88.19% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Korn Ferry was -1.80% per year.
Korn Ferry (MEX:KFY) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Korn Ferry had a gross margin of 88.19% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Korn Ferry Gross Margin % Related Terms
Korn Ferry Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Korn Ferry's Gross Margin % 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.
MEX:KFY vs RHI, TNET, MAN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Korn Ferry's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Korn Ferry's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Korn Ferry's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Korn Ferry (MEX:KFY) has a Gross Margin % of 88.19% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 92.61. Over the past decade, Korn Ferry's Gross Margin % has ranged from 88.08 to 95.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #85 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Korn Ferry's Gross Margin % too high?
Korn Ferry's current Gross Margin % of 88.19% is near median its 10-year median of 92.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 88.08 to a high of 95.50. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Korn Ferry's value of 88.19% is 155.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #85 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Korn Ferry has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korn Ferry's Gross Margin % compare to RHI and TNET?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #85 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Korn Ferry in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Korn Ferry's value of 88.19% is 155.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Korn Ferry's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 88.08 to 95.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 92.61 vs. the industry median of 34.50, 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 Gross Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Korn Ferry's current Gross Margin % of 88.19% is 155.6% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korn Ferry's current Gross Margin % is 88.19%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 92.61. 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?
Korn Ferry (MEX:KFY) has a current Gross Margin % of 88.19%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,156.87, compared to a current price of MXN1,195.00 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 88.19%, which is near median its 10-year median of 92.61 and 155.6% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Korn Ferry's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korn Ferry (MEX:KFY), the current Gross Margin % is 88.19% 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 (MEX:KFY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korn Ferry stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,195.00 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,156.87.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KFY:
Gross Margin %: 88.19% (near median its 10-year median of 92.61)
GF Value™: MXN1,156.87 vs. price of MXN1,195.00 (3.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 155.6% above the Business Services median (#85 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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