Korn FerryMEX:KFY 93 Operating Margin % is 12.55% as of Jan. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 10.86. GuruFocus rates MEX:KFY with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,147.63. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Korn Ferry ranks better than 72.71% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Korn Ferry's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was MXN1,579 Mil. Korn Ferry's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was MXN12,579 Mil. Therefore, Korn Ferry's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 12.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Korn Ferry's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:KFY'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.36 Med: 10.86 Max: 17.78
Current: 12.75
MEX:KFY's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 72.71% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.33
vs MEX:KFY: 12.75
Korn Ferry's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -0.30% per year.
Korn Ferry's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was MXN1,579 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was MXN6,758 Mil.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Korn Ferry Operating Margin % Related Terms
Korn Ferry Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Korn Ferry's Operating 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: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Korn Ferry's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Korn Ferry's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Korn Ferry's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Korn Ferry's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (MEX:KFY) has a Operating Margin % of 12.55% as of Jan. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 10.86. Over the past decade, Korn Ferry's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.36 to 17.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #292 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 27.3%.
Is Korn Ferry's Operating Margin % too high?
Korn Ferry's current Operating Margin % of 12.55% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 10.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.36 to a high of 17.78. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Korn Ferry's value of 12.55% is 98.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #292 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Korn Ferry has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korn Ferry's Operating Margin % compare to RHI and TNET?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #292 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Korn Ferry in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Korn Ferry's value of 12.55% is 98.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Korn Ferry's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.36 to 17.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.86 vs. the industry median of 6.33, 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 Operating Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.33, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Korn Ferry's current Operating Margin % of 12.55% is 98.3% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korn Ferry's current Operating Margin % is 12.55%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 10.86. 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 Operating Margin % of 12.55%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,147.63, compared to a current price of MXN1,195.00 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.55%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 10.86 and 98.3% above the Business Services industry median of 6.33. Korn Ferry's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korn Ferry (MEX:KFY), the current Operating Margin % is 12.55% as of Jan. 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 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,147.63.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KFY:
Operating Margin %: 12.55% (16% above median its 10-year median of 10.86)
GF Value™: MXN1,147.63 vs. price of MXN1,195.00 (4.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.3% above the Business Services median (#292 of 1070)
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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