Korn Ferry (FRA:KFY) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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FRA:KFY Korn Ferry FRA:KFY
92 GF Score
Price €61.00
GF Value €58.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Korn Ferry Moat Score?

Korn Ferry FRA:KFY +0.83% 92 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KFY with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €58.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Business Services companies, Korn Ferry ranks better than 95.98% on this metric.

Korn Ferry has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Korn Ferry has Narrow Moat: Korn Ferry has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand and customer loyalty in the executive search industry. It benefits from economies of scale and a robust distribution network, but lacks significant regulatory barriers or exclusive licenses to ensure a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Korn Ferry might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Korn Ferry  (FRA:KFY) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Korn Ferry Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:KFY vs RHI, TNET, MAN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Korn Ferry's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Korn Ferry's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Korn Ferry's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Korn Ferry (FRA:KFY) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #44 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Korn Ferry's Moat Score too high?
Korn Ferry's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #44 out of 1094 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 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korn Ferry's Moat Score compare to RHI and TNET?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #44 out of 1094 companies for Moat Score. This places Korn Ferry in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Business Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Korn Ferry's current Moat Score is 5. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €58.97, compared to a current price of €61.00 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Korn Ferry's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korn Ferry (FRA:KFY), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 14, 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 €61.00 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €58.97. GuruFocus considers Korn Ferry to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KFY:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €58.97 vs. price of €61.00 (3.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 4 warning signs

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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