Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) EV-to-EBIT: 7.25 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 88% Below Median

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CHIX:KARS Karnov Group AB CHIX:KARS
75 GF Score
Price kr64.30
GF Value kr117.64
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Karnov Group AB EV-to-EBIT?

Karnov Group AB CHIX:KARS 75 EV-to-EBIT is 7.25 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 58.65. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KARS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr117.64 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 855 Business Services companies, Karnov Group AB ranks better than 69.94% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Karnov Group AB's Enterprise Value is kr8,242 Mil. Karnov Group AB's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,136 Mil. Therefore, Karnov Group AB's EV-to-EBIT for today is 7.25.

The historical rank and industry rank for Karnov Group AB's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:KARs' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.25   Med: 58.65   Max: 121.82
Current: 7.25

During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Karnov Group AB was 121.82. The lowest was 7.25. And the median was 58.65.

CHIX:KARs's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
69.94% of 855 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.22 vs CHIX:KARs: 7.25

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Karnov Group AB's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr11,664 Mil. Karnov Group AB's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,136 Mil. Karnov Group AB's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.74%.


Karnov Group AB  (CHIX:KARs) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Karnov Group AB's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1136.2/11664.1832
=9.74 %

Karnov Group AB's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr11,664 Mil.
Karnov Group AB's EBIT 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 kr1,136 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Karnov Group AB EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karnov Group AB's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Karnov Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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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
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CHIX:KARS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Karnov Group AB's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Karnov Group AB's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Karnov Group AB's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Karnov Group AB EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Karnov Group AB's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=8241.501/1136.2
=7.25

Karnov Group AB's current Enterprise Value is kr8,242 Mil.
Karnov Group AB's EBIT 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 kr1,136 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 7.25 mean?
Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.25 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Karnov Group AB and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 58.65. Over the past decade, Karnov Group AB's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.25 to 121.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Karnov Group AB ranks #257 out of 855 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Karnov Group AB's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Karnov Group AB's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.25 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 58.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.25 to a high of 121.82. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.22. Karnov Group AB's value of 7.25 is 35.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karnov Group AB ranks #257 out of 855 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Karnov Group AB ranks #257 out of 855 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Karnov Group AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.22. Karnov Group AB's value of 7.25 is 35.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Karnov Group AB's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.25 to 121.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.65 vs. the industry median of 11.22, Karnov Group AB 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.22, based on 855 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Karnov Group AB's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.25 is 35.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Karnov Group AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karnov Group AB's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.25, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 58.65. 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 kr117.64, compared to a current price of kr64.30 — trading 45.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.25, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 58.65 and 35.4% below the Business Services industry median of 11.22. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.25 as of Jul. 26, 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 45.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr117.64. GuruFocus considers Karnov Group AB to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:KARS:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 7.25 (88% below median its 10-year median of 58.65)
  • GF Value™: kr117.64 vs. price of kr64.30 (45.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.4% below the Business Services median (#257 of 855)

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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