Korn Ferry (KFY)

Fixed asset turnover

Apr 30, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 Apr 30, 2021 Jan 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Jul 31, 2020 Apr 30, 2020 Jan 31, 2020 Oct 31, 2019 Jul 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,799,652 2,837,862 2,847,763 2,870,730 2,867,066 2,855,195 2,852,598 2,759,792 2,644,490 2,474,696 2,267,513 2,061,862 1,820,489 1,711,990 1,762,111 1,828,348 1,977,628 2,031,096 1,989,110 1,991,712
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 161,849 163,600 165,815 166,283 161,876 154,983 153,041 147,117 138,172 131,198 126,500 129,056 131,778 134,226 136,035 139,930 142,728 143,230 140,685 137,367
Fixed asset turnover 17.30 17.35 17.17 17.26 17.71 18.42 18.64 18.76 19.14 18.86 17.93 15.98 13.81 12.75 12.95 13.07 13.86 14.18 14.14 14.50

April 30, 2024 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $2,799,652K ÷ $161,849K
= 17.30

The fixed asset turnover ratio for Korn Ferry has shown a consistent trend of improvement over the past few quarters, indicating increasing efficiency in generating revenue from its fixed assets. The ratio has generally ranged between 12.75 to 19.14 over the past two years.

There was a notable peak in fixed asset turnover in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, where it reached 19.14, suggesting that the company was able to generate $19.14 in revenue for every dollar invested in fixed assets at that time. This trend of improvement continued until the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, where the ratio hit its highest point of 18.76.

However, there was a slight dip in fixed asset turnover in the second and third quarters of fiscal year 2023, but it picked up again in the fourth quarter, reaching 17.26. The ratio then fluctuated slightly over the next few quarters but generally remained at a relatively high level, indicating ongoing efficiency in utilizing fixed assets to drive revenue.

Overall, Korn Ferry's fixed asset turnover performance reflects a strong ability to maximize the productivity of its fixed assets to generate revenue, which is a positive sign of operational efficiency and effective asset management within the company.


Peer comparison

Apr 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Korn Ferry
KFY
17.30
Heidrick & Struggles International
HSII
29.12