Is Korn Ferry overvalued or undervalued?

As of 17 October 2025, Korn Ferry's valuation grade has moved from attractive to very attractive, indicating a stronger outlook for the company. The stock is currently considered undervalued, supported by a P/E ratio of 22, a PEG ratio of 0.30, and an EV to EBITDA of 11.04. In comparison to peers, Korn Ferry's P/E ratio is slightly higher than Robert Half, Inc. at 20.53 but significantly lower than Perficient, Inc. at 34.11, suggesting it offers a more favorable valuation relative to its growth prospects.
Despite recent underperformance compared to the S&P 500 over the past year, where Korn Ferry returned -3.85% against the index's 14.08%, its long-term performance shows resilience with a 115.70% return over the last five years, outpacing the S&P 500's 91.29%. This combination of strong ratios and favorable peer comparisons reinforces the conclusion that Korn Ferry is currently undervalued.