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Korn FerryKFY -0.97%90 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.18 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 119% above its 10-year median of 6.47. GuruFocus rates KFY with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $69.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 597 Business Services companies, Korn Ferry ranks better than 91.29% on this metric.
Korn Ferry's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 14.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Korn Ferry's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KFY'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.01 Med: 6.47 Max: 17.98
Current: 14.18
During the past 13 years, Korn Ferry's highest Yield on Cost was 17.98. The lowest was 3.01. And the median was 6.47.
KFY's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 91.29% of 597
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 4.08
vs KFY: 14.18
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Korn Ferry 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KFY vs RHI, TNET, MAN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Korn Ferry's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Korn Ferry's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Korn Ferry's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Korn Ferry is calculated as
Korn Ferry (KFY) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.18 as of Aug. 06, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. This is 119% above median its historical median of 6.47. Over the past decade, Korn Ferry's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.01 to 17.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #52 out of 597 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Korn Ferry's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Korn Ferry's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.18 is 119% above median its 10-year median of 6.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.01 to a high of 17.98. The Business Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.08. Korn Ferry's value of 14.18 is 247.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #52 out of 597 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 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korn Ferry's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to RHI and TNET?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #52 out of 597 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Korn Ferry in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.08. Korn Ferry's value of 14.18 is 247.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Korn Ferry's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.01 to 17.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.47 vs. the industry median of 4.08, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Business Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Business Services companies is 4.08, based on 597 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Korn Ferry's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.18 is 247.5% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korn Ferry's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.18, which is 119% above median its own 10-year median of 6.47. 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 (KFY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $69.24, compared to a current price of $82.67 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.18, which is 119% above median its 10-year median of 6.47 and 247.5% above the Business Services industry median of 4.08. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korn Ferry (KFY), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.18 as of Aug. 06, 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 (KFY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korn Ferry stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $82.67 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $69.24.
GuruFocus considers Korn Ferry to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KFY:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 14.18 (119% above median its 10-year median of 6.47)
GF Value™: $69.24 vs. price of $82.67 (19.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 247.5% above the Business Services median (#52 of 597)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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