KNNNF (Kainos Group) Buyback Yield %: 6.05 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


KNNNF Kainos Group PLC KNNNF
80 GF Score
Price $11.76
GF Value $16.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kainos Group Buyback Yield %?

Kainos Group KNNNF +16.92% 80 Buyback Yield % is 6.05 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates KNNNF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,309 Software companies, Kainos Group ranks better than 90.07% on this metric.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Kainos Group's current buyback yield was 6.05%.


Kainos Group Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kainos Group's Buyback Yield % 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.

Kainos Group Buyback Yield % Chart

Kainos Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.10 -0.01 -0.11 2.48 6.21

Kainos Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Buyback Yield % 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 -0.24 -0.08 2.76 2.51 6.38

KNNNF vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Kainos Group's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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.


Kainos Group Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Kainos Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kainos Group's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Kainos Group Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Kainos Group's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-74.243 + 1.559) / 1169.72
=6.21%

Kainos Group's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-74.243 + 1.559) / 1169.72
=6.21%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of 6.05 mean?
Kainos Group (KNNNF) has a Buyback Yield % of 6.05 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kainos Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #130 out of 1309 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Kainos Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Kainos Group's current Buyback Yield % is 6.05. Based on the distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #130 out of 1309 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kainos Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kainos Group's Buyback Yield % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #130 out of 1309 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kainos Group in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software industry context. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kainos Group and its competitors. Kainos Group's current Buyback Yield % is 6.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kainos Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kainos Group (KNNNF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.07, compared to a current price of $11.76 — trading 26.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 6.05. Kainos Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kainos Group (KNNNF), the current Buyback Yield % is 6.05 as of Jul. 07, 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 Kainos Group (KNNNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kainos Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.76 is trading 26.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.07. GuruFocus considers Kainos Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KNNNF:

  • Buyback Yield %: 6.05
  • GF Value™: $16.07 vs. price of $11.76 (26.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Kainos Group Business Description

Other Exchanges KNOSl:UKKNOS:UK
Address 4-6 Upper Crescent, Kainos House, Northern Ireland, Belfast, GBR, BT7 1NT
Kainos Group PLC provides information technology services, consulting, and software solutions. It is structured into three divisions namely Digital Services, Workday Services, and Workday Products. Digital Services which derives key revenue, includes full life cycle development and support of digital solutions for government and commercial customers. The Workday Services division specializes in deploying and supporting Workday's Finance, HR, and Planning products. The Workday Products division develops products that complement Workday such as the smart product suite, including Smart Test, Smart Audit, and Smart Shield. Geographically, the company's maximum revenue is generated from the United Kingdom and Ireland and the rest from North America, Central Europe, and the Rest of the world.
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