Korn Ferry (KFY) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Korn Ferry (KFY) has net assets worth $2.01 Billion USD as of January 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($3.95 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.94 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Also explore KFY total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $2.01 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 50.84% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 13.54% |
| 5-Year Change | 36.77% |
| 10-Year Change | 88.96% |
| Growth Volatility | 36.5 |
Korn Ferry - Net Assets Trend (1998–2025)
This chart illustrates how Korn Ferry's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check Korn Ferry (KFY) tangible net worth to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Net Assets for Korn Ferry (1998–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Korn Ferry from 1998 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Korn Ferry market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | $1.87 Billion | +7.76% |
| 2024-04-30 | $1.74 Billion | +5.10% |
| 2023-04-30 | $1.65 Billion | +6.67% |
| 2022-04-30 | $1.55 Billion | +13.21% |
| 2021-04-30 | $1.37 Billion | +11.86% |
| 2020-04-30 | $1.22 Billion | -1.58% |
| 2019-04-30 | $1.24 Billion | +1.95% |
| 2018-04-30 | $1.22 Billion | +12.20% |
| 2017-04-30 | $1.09 Billion | +9.72% |
| 2016-04-30 | $990.75 Million | +21.53% |
| 2015-04-30 | $815.25 Million | +7.83% |
| 2014-04-30 | $756.02 Million | +13.69% |
| 2013-04-30 | $664.97 Million | +5.55% |
| 2012-04-30 | $629.99 Million | +8.83% |
| 2011-04-30 | $578.86 Million | +17.68% |
| 2010-04-30 | $491.87 Million | +2.35% |
| 2009-04-30 | $480.59 Million | -5.76% |
| 2008-04-30 | $509.94 Million | +17.63% |
| 2007-04-30 | $433.51 Million | +33.67% |
| 2006-04-30 | $324.31 Million | +45.69% |
| 2005-04-30 | $222.60 Million | +23.06% |
| 2004-04-30 | $180.88 Million | +8.67% |
| 2003-04-30 | $166.46 Million | -7.16% |
| 2002-04-30 | $179.30 Million | -34.43% |
| 2001-04-30 | $273.45 Million | +16.64% |
| 2000-04-30 | $234.44 Million | +34.20% |
| 1999-04-30 | $174.70 Million | +187.81% |
| 1998-04-30 | $60.70 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Korn Ferry's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 60987.5% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (April 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $1.59 Billion | 85.10% |
| Common Stock | $364.43 Million | 19.52% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-86.24 Million | -4.62% |
| Total Equity | $1.87 Billion | 100.00% |
Korn Ferry Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Korn Ferry ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Nien Made Enterprise Co Ltd
TW:8464
|
$3.52 Billion |
|
Organon & Co
NYSE:OGN
|
$3.52 Billion |
|
First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust
TO:FCR-UN
|
$3.52 Billion |
|
HMT(Xiamen)New Technical
SHG:603306
|
$3.52 Billion |
|
INDIVIOR PLC DL 050
F:2IVB
|
$3.51 Billion |
|
Amcor plc
F:485
|
$3.51 Billion |
|
Wix.Com Ltd
NASDAQ:WIX
|
$3.51 Billion |
|
Juneyao Airlines
SHG:603885
|
$3.51 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Korn Ferry's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,733,058,000 to 1,866,456,000, a change of 133,398,000 (7.7%).
- Net income of 246,062,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 83,632,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 88,819,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 21,428,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 38,359,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $246.06 Million | +13.18% |
| Dividends Paid | $83.63 Million | -4.48% |
| Share Repurchases | $88.82 Million | -4.76% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $21.43 Million | +1.15% |
| Other Changes | $38.36 Million | +2.06% |
| Total Change | $- | 7.70% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Korn Ferry's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.38x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 34.14x to 2.38x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-30 | $2.46 | $84.07 | x |
| 1999-04-30 | $6.16 | $84.07 | x |
| 2000-04-30 | $6.14 | $84.07 | x |
| 2001-04-30 | $7.02 | $84.07 | x |
| 2002-04-30 | $4.78 | $84.07 | x |
| 2003-04-30 | $4.43 | $84.07 | x |
| 2004-04-30 | $4.49 | $84.07 | x |
| 2005-04-30 | $5.47 | $84.07 | x |
| 2006-04-30 | $6.85 | $84.07 | x |
| 2007-04-30 | $9.22 | $84.07 | x |
| 2008-04-30 | $10.90 | $84.07 | x |
| 2009-04-30 | $10.55 | $84.07 | x |
| 2010-04-30 | $10.81 | $84.07 | x |
| 2011-04-30 | $12.51 | $84.07 | x |
| 2012-04-30 | $13.33 | $84.07 | x |
| 2013-04-30 | $13.88 | $84.07 | x |
| 2014-04-30 | $15.37 | $84.07 | x |
| 2015-04-30 | $16.38 | $84.07 | x |
| 2016-04-30 | $19.75 | $84.07 | x |
| 2017-04-30 | $19.04 | $84.07 | x |
| 2018-04-30 | $21.63 | $84.07 | x |
| 2019-04-30 | $22.17 | $84.07 | x |
| 2020-04-30 | $22.30 | $84.07 | x |
| 2021-04-30 | $25.59 | $84.07 | x |
| 2022-04-30 | $28.92 | $84.07 | x |
| 2023-04-30 | $31.77 | $84.07 | x |
| 2024-04-30 | $33.70 | $84.07 | x |
| 2025-04-30 | $35.35 | $84.07 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Korn Ferry utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 13.18%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 8.91%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.72x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.07x
- Recent ROE (13.18%) is above the historical average (4.87%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 8.86% | 1.67% | 1.76x | 3.01x | $-670.00K |
| 1999 | -38.45% | -17.80% | 1.23x | 1.76x | $-83.67 Million |
| 2000 | 13.33% | 6.15% | 1.05x | 2.06x | $7.69 Million |
| 2001 | 11.48% | 4.74% | 1.31x | 1.85x | $4.00 Million |
| 2002 | -54.80% | -24.94% | 1.04x | 2.11x | $-116.18 Million |
| 2003 | -13.76% | -6.77% | 0.92x | 2.22x | $-39.55 Million |
| 2004 | 2.99% | 1.54% | 0.89x | 2.18x | $-12.69 Million |
| 2005 | 15.27% | 8.11% | 0.95x | 1.99x | $13.33 Million |
| 2006 | 18.36% | 10.77% | 0.87x | 1.96x | $27.05 Million |
| 2007 | 12.82% | 8.05% | 0.90x | 1.76x | $12.20 Million |
| 2008 | 13.35% | 7.92% | 0.93x | 1.80x | $16.60 Million |
| 2009 | -2.20% | -1.49% | 0.89x | 1.66x | $-56.00 Million |
| 2010 | 1.08% | 0.88% | 0.72x | 1.68x | $-43.84 Million |
| 2011 | 10.17% | 7.58% | 0.80x | 1.68x | $988.30K |
| 2012 | 8.62% | 6.57% | 0.81x | 1.61x | $-8.70 Million |
| 2013 | 5.01% | 3.92% | 0.76x | 1.68x | $-33.15 Million |
| 2014 | 9.62% | 7.30% | 0.81x | 1.63x | $-2.86 Million |
| 2015 | 10.84% | 8.29% | 0.81x | 1.62x | $6.83 Million |
| 2016 | 2.96% | 2.30% | 0.71x | 1.82x | $-73.62 Million |
| 2017 | 7.77% | 5.19% | 0.79x | 1.90x | $-24.16 Million |
| 2018 | 11.00% | 7.35% | 0.80x | 1.88x | $12.12 Million |
| 2019 | 8.26% | 5.20% | 0.85x | 1.88x | $-21.69 Million |
| 2020 | 8.59% | 5.31% | 0.72x | 2.25x | $-17.19 Million |
| 2021 | 8.38% | 6.29% | 0.60x | 2.24x | $-22.18 Million |
| 2022 | 21.13% | 12.35% | 0.76x | 2.24x | $171.93 Million |
| 2023 | 12.71% | 7.32% | 0.80x | 2.17x | $44.72 Million |
| 2024 | 9.76% | 6.05% | 0.76x | 2.12x | $-4.15 Million |
| 2025 | 13.18% | 8.91% | 0.72x | 2.07x | $59.42 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Korn Ferry's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Staffing & Employment Services
- Average net assets among peers: $288,592,646
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -16.15%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korn Ferry (KFY) | $2.01 Billion | 8.86% | 0.97x | $3.52 Billion |
| Atlantic International Corp. Common Stock (ATLN) | $-158.47K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $60.03 Million |
| Barrett Business Services Inc (BBSI) | $119.04 Million | 31.97% | 5.35x | $850.22 Million |
| BG Staffing Inc (BGSF) | $68.46 Million | 19.35% | 0.69x | $39.55 Million |
| Hirequest Inc (HQI) | $46.73 Million | 25.36% | 0.66x | $162.54 Million |
| Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) | $251.29 Million | -13.42% | 1.05x | $1.23 Billion |
| Hudson Global Inc (HSON) | $522.68 Million | -6.54% | 0.47x | $34.56 Million |
| Professional Diversity Network Inc (IPDN) | $2.55 Million | -150.65% | 1.58x | $4.42 Million |
| GEE Group Inc (JOB) | $2.06 Million | -65.62% | 3.77x | $25.27 Million |
| Kelly Services A Inc (KELYA) | $619.06 Million | 3.00% | 0.73x | $411.87 Million |
| Kelly Services B Inc (KELYB) | $1.25 Billion | -4.98% | 1.12x | $77.33 Million |
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of organizational consulting services worldwide. The company offers consulting services for talent strategies, organizational structures, and workforce capabilities; and develops, integrate, and commercializes with Korn Ferry Talent suite, as well as enabling technology across Korn Ferry's other solution areas. The company opera… Read more