Korn Ferry (KFY)
Operating profit margin
| Apr 30, 2025 | Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 346,322 | 212,929 | 316,340 | 470,074 | 155,784 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 2,761,090 | 2,795,500 | 2,863,840 | 2,643,460 | 1,819,950 |
| Operating profit margin | 12.54% | 7.62% | 11.05% | 17.78% | 8.56% |
April 30, 2025 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $346,322K ÷ $2,761,090K
= 12.54%
The analysis of Korn Ferry’s operating profit margin over the specified period reveals notable fluctuations. As of April 30, 2021, the operating profit margin stood at 8.56%, indicating a relatively modest level of profitability relative to revenue. In the following year, by April 30, 2022, the margin experienced a significant increase to 17.78%, nearly doubling the prior year's figure, which suggests an improvement in operational efficiency or increased profitability relative to sales.
However, this upward trend was not sustained, as the operating profit margin declined to 11.05% by April 30, 2023. This reduction indicates a potential contraction in profitability or rising operating expenses that impacted margins despite continued positive results compared to 2021. The downward trend persisted into the subsequent year, with the margin decreasing further to 7.62% as of April 30, 2024, marking a significant contraction and reaching a level below the 2021 figure.
In the most recent period observed, projected for April 30, 2025, the operating profit margin shows a partial recovery to 12.54%. This increase, relative to the prior year, suggests a possible turnaround in operational performance or cost management strategies leading to improved profitability. Overall, the data indicates considerable volatility in Korn Ferry’s operating profit margin over these years, reflecting dynamic changes in operational efficiency, cost structures, or revenue generation, with the most recent estimate hinting at a positive momentum.
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Apr 30, 2025