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Korn FerryFRA:KFY +0.83%92 Net Margin % is 9.52% as of Apr. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 6.81. 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 1,073 Business Services companies, Korn Ferry ranks better than 74.28% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Korn Ferry's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €63 Mil. Korn Ferry's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €657 Mil. Therefore, Korn Ferry's net margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 9.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Korn Ferry's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KFY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.19 Med: 6.81 Max: 12.35
Current: 9.44
FRA:KFY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 74.28% of 1073
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.82
vs FRA:KFY: 9.44
Korn Ferry (FRA:KFY) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Korn Ferry Net Margin % Related Terms
Korn Ferry Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Korn Ferry's Net 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.
FRA:KFY vs RHI, TNET, MAN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Korn Ferry's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Korn Ferry's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Korn Ferry's Net 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.
Korn Ferry (FRA:KFY) has a Net Margin % of 9.52% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 6.81. Over the past decade, Korn Ferry's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.19 to 12.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #276 out of 1073 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Korn Ferry's Net Margin % too high?
Korn Ferry's current Net Margin % of 9.52% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 6.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.19 to a high of 12.35. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.82. Korn Ferry's value of 9.52% is 149.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #276 out of 1073 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Net Margin % compare to RHI and TNET?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #276 out of 1073 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Korn Ferry in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.82. Korn Ferry's value of 9.52% is 149.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Korn Ferry's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.19 to 12.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.81 vs. the industry median of 3.82, 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 Net Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.82, based on 1,073 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Korn Ferry's current Net Margin % of 9.52% is 149.2% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korn Ferry's current Net Margin % is 9.52%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 6.81. 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 Net Margin % is 9.52%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 6.81 and 149.2% above the Business Services industry median of 3.82. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korn Ferry (FRA:KFY), the current Net Margin % is 9.52% 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 (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:
Net Margin %: 9.52% (40% above median its 10-year median of 6.81)
GF Value™: €58.97 vs. price of €61.00 (3.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 149.2% above the Business Services median (#276 of 1073)
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 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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