Korn Ferry (MEX:KFY) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.40 (As of Apr. 2026) — 167% Above Median


MEX:KFY Korn Ferry MEX:KFY
92 GF Score
Price MXN1,195.00
GF Value MXN1,184.37
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Korn Ferry Dividend Payout Ratio?

Korn Ferry MEX:KFY 92 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 as of Apr. 2026, which is 167% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates MEX:KFY with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,184.37. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 516 Business Services companies, Korn Ferry ranks better than 60.85% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Korn Ferry's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Korn Ferry's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:KFY' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.15   Max: 0.38
Current: 0.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Korn Ferry was 0.38. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.15.

MEX:KFY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
60.85% of 516 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs MEX:KFY: 0.37

As of today (2026-07-05), the Dividend Yield % of Korn Ferry is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Korn Ferry was 3.17%. The lowest was 0.53%. And the median was 1.14%.

Korn Ferry's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN9.63.

During the past 12 months, Korn Ferry's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 49.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 41.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Korn Ferry was 58.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 14.50% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Korn Ferry (MEX:KFY) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Korn Ferry Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Korn Ferry Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Korn Ferry's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Korn Ferry Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Korn Ferry Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.12 0.24 0.33 0.38

Korn Ferry Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.36 0.37 0.36 0.38 0.40

MEX:KFY vs RHI, TNET, MAN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Korn Ferry's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Korn Ferry Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Korn Ferry's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Apr. 2026 )
=34.857/ 91.434
=0.38

Korn Ferry's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=9.634/ 24.347
=0.40

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 mean?
Korn Ferry (MEX:KFY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. This is 167% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Korn Ferry's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #202 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Korn Ferry's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Korn Ferry's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 is 167% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.38. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Korn Ferry's value of 0.40 is 9.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #202 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Korn Ferry has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korn Ferry's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to RHI and TNET?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #202 out of 516 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Korn Ferry in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Korn Ferry's value of 0.40 is 9.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Korn Ferry's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.44, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 516 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Korn Ferry's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korn Ferry's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40, which is 167% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,184.37, compared to a current price of MXN1,195.00 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40, which is 167% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 9.1% below the Business Services industry median of 0.44. Korn Ferry's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korn Ferry (MEX:KFY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 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 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,184.37.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KFY:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.40 (167% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,184.37 vs. price of MXN1,195.00 (0.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.1% below the Business Services median (#202 of 516)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges KFY:USAKFY:Germany
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.
92GF Score

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