Kainos Group (CHIX:KNOSL) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 3.40% (As of Mar. 2026) — 84% Below Median

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CHIX:KNOSL Kainos Group PLC CHIX:KNOSL
93 GF Score
Price £12.89
GF Value £12.24
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kainos Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Kainos Group CHIX:KNOSL +1.74% 93 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 21.80. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KNOSL with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of £12.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,068 Software companies, Kainos Group ranks worse than 65.76% on this metric.

Kainos Group's EBITDA per Share for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.28.

During the past 12 months, Kainos Group's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 23.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 19.30% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Kainos Group was 54.10% per year. The lowest was 1.90% per year. And the median was 21.80% per year.


Kainos Group  (CHIX:KNOSl) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.


Kainos Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


CHIX:KNOSL vs QH, SHOP, UBER: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Kainos Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Kainos Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kainos Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Kainos Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.

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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 3.40% mean?
Kainos Group (CHIX:KNOSL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 3.40% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Kainos Group and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 21.80. Over the past decade, Kainos Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 1.90 to 54.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #1360 out of 2068 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is Kainos Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Kainos Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 3.40% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 21.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.90 to a high of 54.10. The Software industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.25. Kainos Group's value of 3.40% is 72.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #1360 out of 2068 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kainos Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kainos Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #1360 out of 2068 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Kainos Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.25. Kainos Group's value of 3.40% is 72.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kainos Group's own 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 1.90 to 54.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.80 vs. the industry median of 12.25, Kainos Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Software company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Software companies is 12.25, based on 2,068 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kainos Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 3.40% is 72.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Kainos Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kainos Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.40%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 21.80. 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 (CHIX:KNOSL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £12.24, compared to a current price of £12.89 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.40%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 21.80 and 72.2% below the Software industry median of 12.25. Kainos Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kainos Group (CHIX:KNOSL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.40% 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 Kainos Group (CHIX:KNOSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kainos Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £12.89 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £12.24. GuruFocus considers Kainos Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:KNOSL:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 3.40% (84% below median its 10-year median of 21.80)
  • GF Value™: £12.24 vs. price of £12.89 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.2% below the Software median (#1360 of 2068)

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


Kainos Group Business Description

Other Exchanges KNOS: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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