Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Oct 12, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B

Acceptable

62Score

Is Korn Ferry (KFY) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Korn Ferry passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 62/100 (Grade: B).

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HalalScreener rates Korn Ferry (KFY) Halal, 62/100, grade B under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 12, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/KFY

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

10.9% of 30.0% limit
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21

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It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.

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Korn Ferry

KFY: Is Korn Ferry Halal?

Korn Ferry

NYSEIndustrialsUS

$73.03

Market Cap: 4.0B

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About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry, established in Los Angeles, California, in 1969, delivers extensive organizational advisory solutions across the globe. The firm operates through four specialized divisions: Consulting, Digital, Executive Search, and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) & Professional Search. It is renowned for its executive search services, which identify and place top-tier talent, including board members, chief executives, senior leaders, and general management personnel. Beyond recruitment, Korn Ferry provides strategic consulting on organizational design, talent assessment, succession planning, leadership and professional development, and comprehensive total rewards strategies. The company also offers a suite of recruitment services, such as full-scale RPO, project-based hiring, professional placements, and outsourced talent acquisition. Leveraging advanced technology, it assists clients in defining optimal structures, roles, capabilities, and behaviors to enhance business performance. Korn Ferry serves a diverse clientele, ranging from public and private corporations, including mid-market and emerging growth companies, to government entities and non-profit organizations. The company, formerly known as Korn/Ferry International, officially rebranded to Korn Ferry in January 2019.

Sector: Industrials · Industry: Staffing & Employment Services

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Oct 12, 2026

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Compliance History

  1. Halalnow

    since Sep 2026

  2. Doubtful

    until the change above

  3. Halal

    until the change above

  4. Doubtful

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: Q1 2027Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Korn Ferry (KFY) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Korn Ferry (KFY) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of B (Acceptable). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did Korn Ferry get a B compliance rating?
Korn Ferry (KFY) received a grade of B (Acceptable) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 10.9% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Korn Ferry's Shariah verdict?
Korn Ferry's verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Korn Ferry re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Korn Ferry (KFY) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Oct 12, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.