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Korn FerryMEX:KFY 91 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.77% as of Apr. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 7.62. GuruFocus rates MEX:KFY with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN987.98. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,093 Business Services companies, Korn Ferry ranks better than 76.03% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Korn Ferry's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN5,124 Mil. Korn Ferry's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN52,424 Mil. Therefore, Korn Ferry's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 9.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Korn Ferry's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:KFY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.26 Med: 7.62 Max: 13.09
Current: 9.78
During the past 13 years, Korn Ferry's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 13.09%. The lowest was 5.26%. And the median was 7.62%.
MEX:KFY's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 76.03% of 1093
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.97
vs MEX:KFY: 9.78
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Korn Ferry Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Korn Ferry Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Korn Ferry's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Korn Ferry's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Korn Ferry's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Korn Ferry's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.77% mean?
Korn Ferry (MEX:KFY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.77% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 7.62. Over the past decade, Korn Ferry's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.26 to 13.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #262 out of 1093 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Korn Ferry's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Korn Ferry's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.77% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 7.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.26 to a high of 13.09. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.97. Korn Ferry's value of 9.77% is 146.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #262 out of 1093 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 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korn Ferry's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to RHI and TNET?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #262 out of 1093 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Korn Ferry in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.97. Korn Ferry's value of 9.77% is 146.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Korn Ferry's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 5.26 to 13.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.62 vs. the industry median of 3.97, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 3.97, based on 1,093 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Korn Ferry's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.77% is 146.1% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korn Ferry's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.77%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 7.62. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 9.77%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN987.98, compared to a current price of MXN1,195.00 — trading 21% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.77%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 7.62 and 146.1% above the Business Services industry median of 3.97. Korn Ferry's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korn Ferry (MEX:KFY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 9.77% 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 21% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN987.98.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KFY:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 9.77% (28% above median its 10-year median of 7.62)
GF Value™: MXN987.98 vs. price of MXN1,195.00 (21% above fair value)
Industry Position: 146.1% above the Business Services median (#262 of 1093)
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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