Korn Ferry (KFY)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 21.34% | 21.06% | 18.53% | 21.10% | 21.62% | 22.43% | 25.75% | 24.16% | 24.02% | 21.59% | 20.29% | 19.68% | 13.85% | 16.55% | 15.12% | 15.69% | 20.24% | 19.01% | 20.21% | 20.63% |
| Operating profit margin | 7.61% | 7.12% | 5.78% | 9.11% | 11.03% | 13.40% | 17.40% | 17.41% | 17.78% | 16.87% | 15.72% | 14.59% | 8.56% | 5.36% | 3.30% | 3.93% | 8.90% | 10.64% | 12.43% | 12.87% |
| Pretax margin | 7.83% | 7.06% | 5.33% | 8.84% | 10.19% | 11.99% | 15.20% | 15.69% | 16.20% | 16.18% | 15.97% | 14.59% | 8.93% | 4.54% | 1.93% | 2.84% | 7.53% | 10.36% | 12.17% | 12.27% |
| Net profit margin | 6.04% | 5.34% | 3.64% | 6.23% | 7.31% | 8.89% | 11.45% | 11.91% | 12.34% | 12.16% | 11.82% | 10.68% | 6.29% | 2.77% | 0.92% | 1.70% | 5.31% | 7.68% | 9.10% | 9.25% |
Korn Ferry's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past few years. The gross profit margin has ranged from a low of 15.12% in January 2021 to a high of 25.75% in October 2022, indicating variability in the company's ability to generate profits after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin, which reflects the company's ability to control operating expenses, has also varied significantly, ranging from a low of 3.30% in October 2020 to a high of 17.78% in April 2022. This suggests fluctuations in Korn Ferry's operational efficiency and cost management strategies.
The pretax margin, representing the company's profitability before accounting for taxes, has shown a similar pattern of fluctuations, with a low of 1.93% in October 2020 and a peak of 16.20% in April 2022. This indicates variability in Korn Ferry's ability to generate profits before tax expenses.
Lastly, the net profit margin, which indicates the company's bottom line profitability after all expenses, has also displayed fluctuations, ranging from a low of 0.92% in October 2020 to a high of 12.34% in April 2022. This variability suggests changes in Korn Ferry's overall profitability and efficiency in generating net income.
Overall, Korn Ferry's profitability ratios have shown volatility over the analyzed period, indicating potential challenges in maintaining consistent levels of profitability and efficiency in cost management.
Return on investment
| 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 5.79% | 5.68% | 4.90% | 7.89% | 8.85% | 11.23% | 15.22% | 14.99% | 13.57% | 12.52% | 11.43% | 10.22% | 5.10% | 3.20% | 2.16% | 2.75% | 6.42% | 7.89% | 9.94% | 10.65% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.60% | 4.26% | 3.08% | 5.40% | 5.86% | 7.45% | 10.01% | 10.26% | 9.42% | 9.02% | 8.60% | 7.48% | 3.74% | 1.66% | 0.60% | 1.19% | 3.82% | 5.69% | 7.28% | 7.65% |
| Return on total capital | 10.00% | 9.62% | 8.02% | 12.55% | 15.47% | 19.08% | 25.14% | 24.51% | 24.23% | 21.67% | 19.01% | 16.60% | 8.85% | 5.44% | 3.60% | 4.47% | 10.90% | 12.95% | 16.16% | 17.27% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 9.76% | 8.89% | 6.26% | 10.61% | 12.71% | 15.77% | 20.69% | 21.01% | 21.13% | 19.65% | 18.12% | 15.53% | 8.38% | 3.67% | 1.32% | 2.56% | 8.59% | 12.24% | 14.41% | 14.61% |
Over the periods analyzed, Korn Ferry has shown varying levels of profitability as indicated by its profitability ratios.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated, ranging from a low of 2.16% to a high of 15.22%. This ratio measures the company's operating income generated per dollar of assets, indicating how efficiently the company is utilizing its assets to generate profits.
2. Return on assets (ROA) has also shown fluctuations, with values ranging from 0.60% to 10.01%. ROA reflects the company's overall ability to generate profits from its assets, including both operating and non-operating activities.
3. Return on total capital has ranged from 3.60% to 25.14%, indicating the return the company has earned on all of its capital, including debt and equity. This ratio provides a comprehensive view of the company's ability to generate profits relative to the total funds invested in the business.
4. Return on equity (ROE) has exhibited variability, with values ranging from 1.32% to 21.13%. ROE measures the return earned on the shareholders' equity investment in the company, reflecting how effectively the company is utilizing shareholder funds to generate profits.
Overall, Korn Ferry's profitability ratios reflect the company's ability to generate profits relative to its assets, capital, and equity over the periods analyzed. The fluctuations in these ratios may be influenced by various factors such as changes in operating efficiency, financial leverage, and overall financial performance.