Korn Ferry (KFY)

Return on assets (ROA)

Apr 30, 2024 Apr 30, 2023 Apr 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2021 Apr 30, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 169,154 209,529 326,360 114,454 104,946
Total assets US$ in thousands 3,678,870 3,574,440 3,464,550 3,056,530 2,743,830
ROA 4.60% 5.86% 9.42% 3.74% 3.82%

April 30, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $169,154K ÷ $3,678,870K
= 4.60%

The return on assets (ROA) for Korn Ferry has exhibited some fluctuation over the past five years. The ROA was highest in April 2022 at 9.42%, indicating that the company generated a significant return on its assets in that year. However, there was a noticeable decrease in ROA in the following year, dropping to 3.74% in April 2021.

Subsequently, the ROA slightly increased to 3.82% in April 2020 and then rose to 5.86% in April 2023 before declining again to 4.60% in April 2024. These variations suggest that Korn Ferry's efficiency in generating profits from its assets has been subject to some volatility.

Overall, the ROA trend indicates that Korn Ferry has experienced fluctuations in its asset utilization efficiency over the past five years, with varying levels of profitability relative to its total assets. Further analysis of the company's operational performance and asset management strategies may be necessary to understand the factors contributing to these fluctuations in ROA.


Peer comparison

Apr 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Korn Ferry
KFY
4.60%
Heidrick & Struggles International
HSII
4.77%