KFY Korn Ferry PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of May 30, 2025, the Korn Ferry stock's PE ratio is 14.41. This results from the current EPS of $4.72 and stock price of $68.01. The P/E ratio has decreased by 17% from the past four quarters average of 17.4.
KFY PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Korn Ferry has averaged 27.35 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 14.41 is 47% below the historical average. In the past ten years, KFY's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jul 2016 quarter at 109.57, when the stock price was $23.01 and the EPS was $0.21. The lowest value was in the Oct 2022 quarter, when it reached 9.1 with a price of $55.59 and an EPS of $6.11.
Korn Ferry PE ratio history chart
Korn Ferry PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 164.2% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -88.21% in 2011
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.68 | 54.76% | $60.72 | $3.25 |
| 2023 | 12.07 | 18.68% | $48.02 | $3.98 |
| 2022 | 10.17 | -68.4% | $61.44 | $6.04 |
| 2021 | 32.18 | 113.25% | $67.89 | $2.11 |
| 2020 | 15.09 | -40.94% | $28.83 | $1.91 |
| 2019 | 25.55 | 14.22% | $47.02 | $1.84 |
| 2018 | 22.37 | 2.19% | $53.46 | $2.39 |
| 2017 | 21.89 | -53.22% | $32.4 | $1.48 |
| 2016 | 46.79 | 164.2% | $27.14 | $0.58 |
| 2015 | 17.71 | -7.95% | $31.53 | $1.78 |
| 2014 | 19.24 | -17.46% | $29.05 | $1.51 |
| 2013 | 23.31 | 68.91% | $16.55 | $0.71 |
| 2012 | 13.8 | -13.37% | $16.15 | $1.17 |
| 2011 | 15.93 | -88.21% | $20.71 | $1.3 |
| 2010 | 135.08 | N/A | $16.21 | $0.12 |
Korn Ferry PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 14.99 | 0.54% | $70.73 | $4.72 |
| Oct 2024 | 14.91 | -28.39% | $70.65 | $4.74 |
| Jul 2024 | 20.82 | 11.46% | $73.72 | $3.54 |
| Apr 2024 | 18.68 | -7.66% | $60.72 | $3.25 |
| Jan 2024 | 20.23 | -12.46% | $58.67 | $2.9 |
| Oct 2023 | 23.11 | 49.19% | $45.52 | $1.97 |
| Jul 2023 | 15.49 | 28.33% | $52.68 | $3.4 |
| Apr 2023 | 12.07 | 6.63% | $48.02 | $3.98 |
| Jan 2023 | 11.32 | 24.4% | $53.99 | $4.77 |
| Oct 2022 | 9.1 | -14.95% | $55.59 | $6.11 |
| Jul 2022 | 10.7 | 5.21% | $65.51 | $6.12 |
| Apr 2022 | 10.17 | -14.97% | $61.44 | $6.04 |
| Jan 2022 | 11.96 | -23.33% | $66.38 | $5.55 |
| Oct 2021 | 15.6 | -7.86% | $77.21 | $4.95 |
| Jul 2021 | 16.93 | -47.39% | $68.74 | $4.06 |
KFY Price vs fair value
You can ether set your own Fair P/E multiple or use one of the automatically calculated Fair P/E multiples.
Fair P/E calculation
PE Ratio is an attempt to estimate a fair PE ratio of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
This formula is a modified version of the classic Graham-Dodd Formula (V= EPS x (8.5+2g)), originally developed by Benjamin Graham, to calculate the fair price of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
The formula we have created is an adaptation of this approach, designed to maintain a balance between simplicity and growth sensitivity.
It is calculated using the following formula:
IF g < 5: Fair PE = b
IF g >= 5: Fair PE = m × g
Here’s what each part of the formula means:
g: Growth is calculated as the average of the three-year average EPS growth rate and the one-year EPS growth rate (annually). This approach provides a balanced measure of growth by factoring in both the long-term growth trend and the most recent annual growth performance. If one of the growth metrics is not available, the remaining metric is used to determine growth. The fair P/E value is capped at 100 to prevent distortions caused by extreme EPS growth rates, such as those resulting from large percentage increases from a low base.
m: This is the long term historical median PEG (Price/Earnings to Growth) ratio of the overall market. It serves as a benchmark, adjusting the Fair PE based on typical market conditions.
b: Base PE (static value set to 8). If the company's growth rate is less than 5, the Fair PE is set at a conservative baseline of 8. This is because declining companies generally deserve a lower PE ratio.
Fixed vs Dynamic
Fixed: The Fair PE ratio for all data points is calculated using a single, constant average EPS growth rate, determined based on the most recent period. This means that the same growth rate is applied to all historical data points. Dynamic: The Fair PE ratio for each historical data point is calculated using the trailing average EPS growth rate specific to that point in time. This means that for each data point, the corresponding trailing EPS growth rate is used, ensuring that the Fair PE ratio reflects the growth conditions that were relevant at that specific point in history.
KFY average PE ratio chart
Currently, KFY's PE ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE vs average
KFY PE vs peers
KFY's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks TW and NSP. Korn Ferry's current PE ratio of 14.41 is below the average of its peers, which is 33.87.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KFY Korn Ferry | 14.41 | $3.51B |
| MAN ManpowerGroup Inc | 18 | $1.94B |
| BBSI Barrett Business Services Inc | 20.66 | $1.06B |
| NSP Insperity Inc | 37.85 | $2.44B |
| TW Tradeweb Markets Inc | 58.96 | $34.15B |
| HSII Heidrick & Struggles International Inc | 111.95 | $900.3M |
| KELYA Kelly Services Inc | N/A | $412.58M |
| JOB GEE Group Inc | N/A | $21.11M |
| HSON Hudson Global Inc | N/A | $24.76M |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Korn Ferry's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for KFY stock as of May 30, 2025, stands at 14.41.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Korn Ferry (KFY)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for KFY stock is 15.58.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Korn Ferry (KFY)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for KFY stock is 24.47.
What is the highest PE ratio for KFY?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 109.57 and it was in the Jul 2016 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for KFY compare to its historical average?
KFY's price to earnings ratio is currently 47% below its 10-year historical average.
How is KFY's PE ratio calculated (Korn Ferry PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (May 30, 2025), Korn Ferry's stock price is $68.01. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jan 2025 is $4.72. Therefore, Korn Ferry's P/E ratio for today is 14.41. PE RATIO(14.41) = STOCK PRICE($68.01) / TTM EPS($4.72)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.