Korn Ferry Valuation Multiples

Discover Korn Ferry's revenue and EBITDA valuation multiples, acquisitions, and investment history, alongside public comparables like First Advantage, Robert Half, Persol Holdings, Adecco Group and more.

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About Korn Ferry

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.


Founded

1999

HQ

United States

Employees

9.3K

Financials (LTM)

Revenue: $2.9B
EBITDA: $503M

EV

$3.5B

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Korn Ferry Financials

Korn Ferry reported last 12-month revenue of $2.9B and EBITDA of $503M.

In the same LTM period, Korn Ferry generated $2.6B in gross profit, $503M in EBITDA, and $285M in net income.

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Korn Ferry P&L

In the most recent fiscal year, Korn Ferry reported revenue of $2.9B and EBITDA of $507M.

Korn Ferry is profitable as of last fiscal year, with gross margin of 88%, EBITDA margin of 17%, and net margin of 10%.

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Revenue$2.9B$2.9B$2.8B$2.8B$2.9B
Gross Profit$2.6B$2.6B$2.5B$2.5B$2.5B
Gross Margin89%88%89%88%88%
EBITDA$503M$507M$344M$404M$487M
EBITDA Margin17%17%12%15%17%
EBIT Margin13%13%11%12%13%
Net Profit$285M$281M$183M$220M$267M
Net Margin10%10%6%8%9%

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Korn Ferry Stock Performance

Korn Ferry has current market cap of $4B, and enterprise value of $3.5B.

Market Cap Evolution


Korn Ferry's stock price is $78.61.

Korn Ferry share price increased by 18.1% in the last 30 days, and by 10.9% in the last year.

Korn Ferry has an EPS (earnings per share) of $5.52.

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EVMarket CapPrice 1DPrice 1MPrice 3MPrice 12MEPS
$3.5B$4B0.0%18.1%18.3%10.9%$5.52

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Korn Ferry Valuation Multiples

Korn Ferry trades at 1.2x EV/Revenue multiple, and 6.9x EV/EBITDA.

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EV / Revenue (LTM)


Korn Ferry Financial Valuation Multiples

As of July 19, 2026, Korn Ferry has market cap of $4B and EV of $3.5B.

Korn Ferry has a P/E ratio of 14.0x.

LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
EV/Revenue1.2x1.2x1.2x1.2x1.2x
EV/EBITDA6.9x6.8x10.0x8.5x7.1x
EV/EBIT8.9x9.1x11.2x10.6x9.4x
EV/Gross Profit1.3x1.3x1.4x1.4x1.4x
P/E14.0x14.2x21.9x18.1x15.0x
EV/FCF-10.7x14.2x12.4x10.9x

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Korn Ferry Margins & Growth Rates

Korn Ferry grew revenue by 2% and EBITDA by 3% in the last fiscal year.

In the most recent fiscal year, Korn Ferry reported gross margin of 88%, EBITDA margin of 17%, and net margin of 10%.

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Korn Ferry Margins

Last FY202420252026202720282029
Gross Margin88%88%88%89%
EBITDA Margin17%15%17%17%
EBIT Margin13%12%13%14%
Net Margin10%8%9%10%
FCF Margin11%10%11%11%

Korn Ferry Growth Rates

FY+1/FY23/2424/2525/2626/2727/2828/29
Revenue Growth2%(2%)4%4%
Gross Profit Growth5%(2%)4%5%
EBITDA Growth3%17%20%6%
EBIT Growth12%6%12%11%
Net Profit Growth7%21%21%9%
FCF Growth-14%14%2%

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Korn Ferry Operational KPIs

Korn Ferry's revenue per employee in the last FY averaged $0.3M, while opex per employee averaged $0.2M for the same period.

Korn Ferry's Rule of 40 is 21% (metric relevant for SaaS companies only, counted as combined revenue growth rate and EBITDA margin).

Korn Ferry's Rule of X is 27% (created by Bessemer, Rule of X is another metric to measure SaaS companies, ~1.5x stronger vs. the traditional Rule of 40, counted as revenue growth rate multiplied by 2.5 plus EBITDA margin).

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Rule of 4021%21%---
Bessemer Rule of X27%27%---
Revenue per Employee-$0.3M---
Opex per Employee-$0.2M---
G&A Expenses to Revenue9%72%75%74%72%
Opex to Revenue-75%78%77%76%

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Korn Ferry Competitors

Korn Ferry competitors include First Advantage, Robert Half, Persol Holdings, Adecco Group, Trinet Group, ManpowerGroup, Jinhai Medical Technology, Insperity, Meitec Group Holdings and Randstad.

Most Korn Ferry public comparables operate across Recruitment & Staffing.

EV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
Last FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
First Advantage3.6x3.5x12.9x12.3x
Robert Half0.8x0.8x17.4x16.8x
Persol Holdings0.4x0.4x5.7x6.3x
Adecco Group0.3x0.3x7.8x7.8x
Trinet Group0.7x0.7x7.9x8.1x
ManpowerGroup0.2x0.2x9.8x8.9x
Jinhai Medical Technology66.5x-(259.4x)-
Insperity0.3x0.3x13.5x10.6x

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Acquisitions by Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry has acquired 11 companies to date.

Last acquisition by Korn Ferry was on June 28th 2026. Korn Ferry acquired Alexander Mann Solutions for $1.1B (EV/Revenue multiple available to Pro users).

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Latest Acquisitions by Korn Ferry

Alexander Mann Solutions
Trilogy International
Salo
Infinity Consulting Solutions
Description
Alexander Mann Solutions is a London-headquartered global talent acquisition provider offering recruitment process outsourcing and contingent workforce management. It operates in over 90 countries, delivering end-to-end services including employer branding and talent pipelining. The company partners with Fortune 500 firms in technology, finance, and healthcare sectors. Alexander Mann Solutions employs a vendor-neutral model for strategic workforce planning. Rebranded under AMS, it focuses on scalable RPO solutions for multinational enterprises.
Trilogy International is a global recruiting firm offering IT staffing, business transformation consulting, and change management services. Headquartered in Toronto with offices in the United States and Europe, it places professionals in digital transformation roles for banking, retail, and telecom sectors. Trilogy supports agile implementations, ERP migrations, and leadership hires.
Salo is a Minneapolis-headquartered recruiting firm specializing in finance, accounting, and human resources talent placement. It connects professionals with interim and project-based roles at Fortune 500 companies and mid-market firms across the Midwest. Emphasizing meaningful work, Salo facilitates assignments in financial planning, audit, and HR strategy, serving clients like Target and UnitedHealth Group. Operating since 2001 with a network of over 10,000 professionals, the firm delivers customized staffing solutions that drive organizational growth and career fulfillment in dynamic business environments.
Infinity Consulting Solutions is a staffing and recruiting firm specializing in IT, engineering, and professional placements through personal relationship-driven matching. The company achieves high retention rates by focusing on qualified candidates for long-term roles amid automated industry trends. US-headquartered, Infinity Consulting Solutions connects talent with businesses nationwide.
HQ CountryPhilippinesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUnited States
HQ City
Manila
London
Minneapolis, MN
New York City, NY
Deal Date28 Jun 20261 Nov 202418 Jan 20231 Aug 2022
Valuation$1.1B$44M$155M$99M
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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Investments by Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry has invested in 1 company to date.

Latest investment by Korn Ferry was on February 2nd 2026. Korn Ferry invested in Neng Lian Tech in their Seed round.

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Latest Investments by Korn Ferry

Neng Lian Tech
Description
Neng Lian Tech is a Shanghai-headquartered blockchain platform that facilitates digital trading in the energy sector, including fuel oil, natural gas, and power markets. It connects refineries, wholesalers, gas stations, and logistics providers through its mobile app and smart contract technology. The company operates across China with partnerships involving state-owned enterprises like Sinopec and PetroChina. Launched in 2016, Neng Lian Tech has expanded into cross-border energy transactions and carbon trading services. Its platform supports real-time settlement and traceability for millions of tons of fuel annually.
HQ CountryChina
HQ City
Shanghai
Deal Date2 Feb 2026
RoundSeed
Raisedundisclosed
InvestorsKorn Ferry; Guanghui Investment
Valuationundisclosed
EV/Revenue
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About Korn Ferry

When was Korn Ferry founded?Korn Ferry was founded in 1999.
Where is Korn Ferry headquartered?Korn Ferry is headquartered in United States.
How many employees does Korn Ferry have?As of today, Korn Ferry has over 9K employees.
Who is the CEO of Korn Ferry?Korn Ferry's CEO is Gary D. Burnison.
Is Korn Ferry publicly listed?Yes, Korn Ferry is a public company listed on NYSE.
What is the stock symbol of Korn Ferry?Korn Ferry trades under KFY ticker.
When did Korn Ferry go public?Korn Ferry went public in 1999.
Who are competitors of Korn Ferry?Korn Ferry main competitors include First Advantage, Robert Half, Persol Holdings, Adecco Group, Trinet Group, ManpowerGroup, Jinhai Medical Technology, Insperity, Meitec Group Holdings, Randstad.
What is the current market cap of Korn Ferry?Korn Ferry's current market cap is $4B.
What is the current revenue of Korn Ferry?Korn Ferry's last 12 months revenue is $2.9B.
What is the current revenue growth of Korn Ferry?Korn Ferry revenue growth (NTM/LTM) is 4%.
What is the current EV/Revenue multiple of Korn Ferry?Current revenue multiple of Korn Ferry is 1.2x.
What is the current EBITDA of Korn Ferry?Korn Ferry's last 12 months EBITDA is $503M.
What is Korn Ferry's EBITDA margin?Korn Ferry's last 12 months EBITDA margin is 17%.
What is the current EV/EBITDA multiple of Korn Ferry?Current EBITDA multiple of Korn Ferry is 6.9x.
How many companies Korn Ferry has acquired to date?As of July 2026, Korn Ferry has acquired 11 companies.
What was the largest acquisition by Korn Ferry?$1.1B acquisition of Alexander Mann Solutions on 28th June 2026 was the largest M&A Korn Ferry has done to date.
What companies Korn Ferry acquired?Korn Ferry acquired Alexander Mann Solutions, Hay Group, Salo, AchieveForum, Miller Heiman Group, Strategy Execution, Infinity Consulting Solutions, Lucas, Trilogy International, Patina Solutions, and 1 other company.
In how many companies Korn Ferry has invested to date?As of July 2026, Korn Ferry has invested in 1 company.
What was the last Korn Ferry investment?On 2nd February 2026 Korn Ferry invested in Neng Lian Tech, participating in a Seed round, alongside Guanghui Investment.
In what companies Korn Ferry invested in?Korn Ferry invested in Neng Lian Tech.

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