Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) Book Value per Share: kr26.86 (As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:KARS Karnov Group AB CHIX:KARS
75 GF Score
Price kr64.30
GF Value kr117.71
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Karnov Group AB Book Value per Share?

Karnov Group AB CHIX:KARS 75 Book Value per Share is kr26.86 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KARS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr117.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Karnov Group AB's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr26.86.

During the past 12 months, Karnov Group AB's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 23.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Karnov Group AB was 47.50% per year. The lowest was 3.30% per year. And the median was 11.80% per year.

Karnov Group AB's current price is kr64.30. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr26.86. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Karnov Group AB is 2.39.

During the past 10 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Karnov Group AB was 5.52. The lowest was 1.83. And the median was 3.18.


Karnov Group AB  (CHIX:KARs) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Karnov Group AB Book Value per Share Related Terms


Karnov Group AB Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karnov Group AB's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Karnov Group AB Book Value per Share Chart

Karnov Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Book Value per Share
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Karnov Group AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Book Value per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.72 22.21 22.50 30.08 26.86

CHIX:KARS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Karnov Group AB's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Karnov Group AB PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Karnov Group AB's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Karnov Group AB's PB Ratio falls into.


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Karnov Group AB Book Value per Share Calculation

Karnov Group AB's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(3,245-0)/108
=30.08

Karnov Group AB's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2,671-0)/99
=26.86

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of kr26.86 mean?
Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) has a Book Value per Share of kr26.86 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Karnov Group AB and its competitors.
Is Karnov Group AB's Book Value per Share too high?
Karnov Group AB's current Book Value per Share is kr26.86. Overall, Karnov Group AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karnov Group AB's Book Value per Share compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Karnov Group AB's Book Value per Share of kr26.86 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Business Services company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Karnov Group AB and its competitors. Karnov Group AB's current Book Value per Share is kr26.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karnov Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr117.71, compared to a current price of kr64.30 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is kr26.86. Karnov Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS), the current Book Value per Share is kr26.86 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karnov Group AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr64.30 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr117.71. GuruFocus considers Karnov Group AB to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:KARS:

  • Book Value per Share: kr26.86
  • GF Value™: kr117.71 vs. price of kr64.30 (45.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:KARS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Karnov Group AB Business Description

Address Flemminggatan 14, Stockholm, SWE, 112 26
Karnov Group AB is a provider of mission-critical information in the areas of legal, tax and auditing, environment, and health and safety. Karnov's products include subscription-based online solutions for law firms, tax and accounting firms, corporates, and the public sector including, courts, universities, public authorities, and municipalities. Karnov also publishes and sells offline books and journals and hosts legal training courses. Its brands are Karnov Group Denmark, Norstedts Juridik, Aranzadi LA LEY, Lamy Liaisons, Notisum, Echoline, BELLA Intelligence. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Denmark and also has a presence in Sweden, Norway, France, Spain, and Portugal.
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