Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) Earnings per Share (Diluted): kr8.80 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:KARS Karnov Group AB CHIX:KARS
86 GF Score
Price kr64.30
GF Value kr79.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Karnov Group AB Earnings per Share (Diluted)?

Karnov Group AB CHIX:KARS 86 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is kr8.80 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KARS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of kr79.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 807 Business Services companies, Karnov Group AB ranks better than 99.13% on this metric.

Karnov Group AB's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr0.54. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr8.80.

Karnov Group AB's EPS (Basic) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr0.55. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr8.83.

Karnov Group AB's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr0.54. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr8.80.

During the past 12 months, Karnov Group AB's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 1560.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 185.20% per year.

During the past 10 years, Karnov Group AB's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 185.20% per year. The lowest was -32.60% per year. And the median was 97.40% per year.


Karnov Group AB  (CHIX:KARs) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.


Be Aware

Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.


Karnov Group AB Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms


Karnov Group AB Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karnov Group AB's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart

Karnov Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings per Share (Diluted)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.86 0.55 0.35 -0.31 8.98

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
Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 0.72 0.07 0.40 7.79 0.54

CHIX:KARS vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Karnov Group AB's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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


CHIX:KARS
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Karnov Group AB Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.

Karnov Group AB's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (A: Dec. 2025 ) = (Net Income - Preferred Dividends) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(970.8-0)/108.102
=8.98

Karnov Group AB's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income - Preferred Dividends / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(58.7-0)/108.102
=0.54

Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr8.80

* 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.

Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.

What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of kr8.80 mean?
Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of kr8.80 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Karnov Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Karnov Group AB ranks #7 out of 807 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Karnov Group AB's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Karnov Group AB's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is kr8.80. Based on the distribution chart, Karnov Group AB ranks #7 out of 807 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Karnov Group AB has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karnov Group AB's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Karnov Group AB ranks #7 out of 807 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Karnov Group AB in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Business Services company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Business Services companies is 7.70, based on 807 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Karnov Group AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karnov Group AB's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is kr8.80. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr79.69, compared to a current price of kr64.30 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is kr8.80. Karnov Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is kr8.80 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 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr79.69. GuruFocus considers Karnov Group AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:KARS:

  • Earnings per Share (Diluted): kr8.80
  • GF Value™: kr79.69 vs. price of kr64.30 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 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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