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Korn FerryMEX:KFY 90 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 126.41% as of Apr. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 115.61. GuruFocus rates MEX:KFY with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,061.90. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,081 Business Services companies, Korn Ferry ranks better than 82.79% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Korn Ferry's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 126.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Korn Ferry's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:KFY'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 59.96 Med: 115.61 Max: 191.63
Current: 115.4
During the past 13 years, Korn Ferry's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 191.63%. The lowest was 59.96%. And the median was 115.61%.
MEX:KFY's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 82.79% of 1081
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 21.22
vs MEX:KFY: 115.40
Korn Ferry's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 6.60% per year.
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
Korn Ferry ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Korn Ferry's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Korn Ferry's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Korn Ferry's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Korn Ferry's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 126.41% mean?
Korn Ferry (MEX:KFY) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 126.41% as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 115.61. Over the past decade, Korn Ferry's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 59.96 to 191.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #186 out of 1081 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Korn Ferry's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Korn Ferry's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 126.41% is near median its 10-year median of 115.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.96 to a high of 191.63. The Business Services industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.22. Korn Ferry's value of 126.41% is 495.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #186 out of 1081 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 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korn Ferry's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to RHI and TNET?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #186 out of 1081 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Korn Ferry in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.22. Korn Ferry's value of 126.41% is 495.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Korn Ferry's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 59.96 to 191.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 115.61 vs. the industry median of 21.22, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Business Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Business Services companies is 21.22, based on 1,081 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Korn Ferry's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 126.41% is 495.7% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korn Ferry's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 126.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 115.61. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 126.41%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,061.90, compared to a current price of MXN1,195.00 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 126.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 115.61 and 495.7% above the Business Services industry median of 21.22. Korn Ferry's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korn Ferry (MEX:KFY), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 126.41% 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 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,061.90.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KFY:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 126.41% (near median its 10-year median of 115.61)
GF Value™: MXN1,061.90 vs. price of MXN1,195.00 (12.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 495.7% above the Business Services median (#186 of 1081)
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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