On June 6, Korn/Ferry
- Revenue increased by 24.1% because of higher average fees across all segments.
- Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities increased 16.6% to $324.3 million, primarily because of improved operating cash flows.
- Looking ahead, analysts estimate first-quarter fee revenue of $176 million to $185 million, and diluted EPS of $0.34 to $0.36.
- Korn/Ferry carries a four-star rating (out of five) in Motley Fool CAPS, while major competitor Heidrick & Struggles International
(NASDAQ:HSII) carries a three-star rating.
(Figures in millions, except per-share data.)
Income Statement Highlights
|
Q4 2007 |
Q4 2006 |
Change |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sales |
$189.8 |
$152.9 |
24.1% |
|
Net Profit |
$13.5 |
$20.3 |
(33.3%) |
|
EPS |
$0.30 |
$0.45 |
(33.3%) |
|
Diluted Shares |
47.3 |
47.2 |
0.1% |
Get back to basics with the income statement.
Margin Checkup
|
Q4 2007 |
Q4 2006 |
Change* |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Operating Margin |
10.2% |
13.5% |
(3.3) |
|
Net Margin |
7.1% |
13.3% |
(6.1) |
Margins are the earnings engine.
Balance Sheet Highlights
|
Assets |
Q4 2007 |
Q4 2006 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cash + ST Invest. |
$324.3 |
$278.2 |
16.6% |
|
Accounts Rec. |
$107.8 |
$87.3 |
23.4% |
|
Liabilities |
Q4 2007 |
Q4 2006 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Accounts Payable |
$10.4 |
$9.7 |
6.7% |
|
Long-Term Debt |
$0.0 |
$45.1 |
(100.0%) |
The balance sheet reflects the company's health.
Cash Flow Highlights
Korn/Ferry kept its cash flow data to itself, alas.
Free cash flow is a Fool's best friend.
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