Korn Ferry (KFY)

Return on assets (ROA)

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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 169,154 151,459 103,635 178,887 209,529 253,699 326,553 328,784 326,360 300,886 268,104 220,110 114,454 47,462 16,136 31,162 104,946 156,012 180,983 184,213
Total assets US$ in thousands 3,678,870 3,556,320 3,360,960 3,313,470 3,574,440 3,406,190 3,261,740 3,204,080 3,464,550 3,336,100 3,117,490 2,942,480 3,056,530 2,863,470 2,692,640 2,618,100 2,743,830 2,739,650 2,486,280 2,406,560
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%

April 30, 2024 calculation

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

To analyze Korn Ferry's return on assets (ROA) over the provided periods, we observe fluctuations in the ROA percentage. It is evident that the ROA has varied significantly, ranging from a low of 0.60% in October 2020 to a high of 10.26% in July 2022.

The company's ROA has generally shown a decreasing trend from mid-2022 to early 2024, with values dropping from 10.26% to 4.26%. This decline may indicate potential challenges in efficiently utilizing its assets to generate profits during this period.

However, it is noteworthy that the ROA experienced periodic spikes, such as in July 2023 and January 2023, where it exceeded 5%. These spikes could indicate temporary improvements in asset efficiency and profitability for those particular periods.

Overall, Korn Ferry's ROA demonstrates variability over the analyzed periods, suggesting fluctuations in asset utilization and profitability levels. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and operational strategies may provide insights into the factors influencing these fluctuations in ROA.


Peer comparison

Apr 30, 2024

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