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Kainos GroupCHIX:KNOSL +2.31%84 EV-to-EBIT is 16.34 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 28.18. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KNOSL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,772 Software companies, Kainos Group ranks worse than 54.68% on this metric.
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.
Kainos Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £770.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kainos Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £58.5 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.
Kainos Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kainos Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kainos Group'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.
CHIX:KNOSL vs QH, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Kainos Group'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.
Kainos Group EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Kainos Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kainos Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kainos Group's current Enterprise Value is £955.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kainos Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £58.5 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.
Kainos Group (CHIX:KNOSL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.34 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kainos Group and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 28.18. Over the past decade, Kainos Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.62 to 74.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #969 out of 1772 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Kainos Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kainos Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.34 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 28.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.62 to a high of 74.03. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.20. Kainos Group's value of 16.34 is 15.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #969 out of 1772 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kainos Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kainos Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #969 out of 1772 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kainos Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.20. Kainos Group's value of 16.34 is 15.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kainos Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.62 to 74.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.18 vs. the industry median of 14.20, Kainos Group has consistently been above 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 14.20, based on 1,772 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. Kainos Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.34 is 15.1% above 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 Kainos Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kainos Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.34, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 28.18. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.89, compared to a current price of £8.98 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.34, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 28.18 and 15.1% above the Software industry median of 14.20. Kainos Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Kainos Group (CHIX:KNOSL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.34 as of Aug. 04, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of £8.98 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.89.
GuruFocus considers Kainos Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:KNOSL:
EV-to-EBIT: 16.34 (42% below median its 10-year median of 28.18)
GF Value™: £11.89 vs. price of £8.98 (24.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.1% above the Software median (#969 of 1772)
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 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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