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Korn FerryFRA:KFY +0.83%92 PB Ratio is 1.82 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 1.88. 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 1,048 Business Services companies, Korn Ferry ranks worse than 56.97% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-14), Korn Ferry's share price is €61.00. Korn Ferry's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €33.58. Hence, Korn Ferry's PB Ratio of today is 1.82.
Warning Sign:
Korn Ferry stock PB Ratio (=1.92) is close to 1-year high of 2.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for Korn Ferry's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KFY'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01 Med: 1.88 Max: 3.29
Current: 1.92
During the past 13 years, Korn Ferry's highest PB Ratio was 3.29. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 1.88.
FRA:KFY's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 56.97% of 1048
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs FRA:KFY: 1.92
During the past 12 months, Korn Ferry's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Korn Ferry was 65.20% per year. The lowest was -13.20% per year. And the median was 8.15% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Korn Ferry PB Ratio Related Terms
Korn Ferry PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Korn Ferry's PB 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.
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Korn Ferry's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Korn Ferry's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Korn Ferry's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Korn Ferry's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Korn Ferry (FRA:KFY) has a PB Ratio of 1.82 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.88. Over the past decade, Korn Ferry's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 3.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #597 out of 1048 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is Korn Ferry's PB Ratio too high?
Korn Ferry's current PB Ratio of 1.82 is near median its 10-year median of 1.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 3.29. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Korn Ferry's value of 1.82 is 9.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #597 out of 1048 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below 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 PB Ratio compare to RHI and TNET?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #597 out of 1048 companies for PB Ratio. This places Korn Ferry in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Korn Ferry's value of 1.82 is 9.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Korn Ferry's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 3.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.88 vs. the industry median of 1.66, 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 PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.66, based on 1,048 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Korn Ferry's current PB Ratio of 1.82 is 9.6% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korn Ferry's current PB Ratio is 1.82, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.88. 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 PB Ratio is 1.82, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.88 and 9.6% above the Business Services industry median of 1.66. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korn Ferry (FRA:KFY), the current PB Ratio is 1.82 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:
PB Ratio: 1.82 (near median its 10-year median of 1.88)
GF Value™: €58.97 vs. price of €61.00 (3.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.6% above the Business Services median (#597 of 1048)
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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