Knowit AB (FRA:KOW) EV-to-EBIT: -13.61 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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FRA:KOW Knowit AB FRA:KOW
66 GF Score
Price €8.20
GF Value €10.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Knowit AB EV-to-EBIT?

Knowit AB FRA:KOW -0.97% 66 EV-to-EBIT is -13.61 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KOW with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,774 Software companies, Knowit AB ranks worse than 56369.73% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Knowit AB's Enterprise Value is €277.1 Mil. Knowit AB's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-20.4 Mil. Therefore, Knowit AB's EV-to-EBIT for today is -13.61.

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

FRA:KOW' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.23   Med: 12.86   Max: 31.77
Current: -13.8

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Knowit AB was 31.77. The lowest was -19.23. And the median was 12.86.

FRA:KOW's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1774 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 13.885 vs FRA:KOW: -13.80

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Knowit AB's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €237.2 Mil. Knowit AB's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-20.4 Mil. Knowit AB's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -8.58%.


Knowit AB  (FRA:KOW) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-20.354/237.20248
=-8.58 %

Knowit AB's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €237.2 Mil.
Knowit AB's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-20.4 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.


Knowit AB EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Knowit AB EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knowit 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.

Knowit AB EV-to-EBIT Chart

Knowit AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 27.17 12.91 14.29 20.91 -17.72

Knowit AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT 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 24.47 18.31 -17.72 -14.81 -12.05

FRA:KOW vs IBM, ACN, FISV: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Knowit 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.


Knowit AB EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Knowit AB's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Knowit AB EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=277.063/-20.354
=-13.61

Knowit AB's current Enterprise Value is €277.1 Mil.
Knowit AB's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-20.4 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 -13.61 mean?
Knowit AB (FRA:KOW) has a EV-to-EBIT of -13.61 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Knowit AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Knowit AB ranks #999999 out of 1774 companies in the Software industry.
Is Knowit AB's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Knowit AB's current EV-to-EBIT is -13.61. Based on the distribution chart, Knowit AB ranks #999999 out of 1774 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Knowit AB has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knowit AB's EV-to-EBIT compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Knowit AB ranks #999999 out of 1774 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Knowit AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.89. 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 13.89, based on 1,774 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. 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 Knowit AB and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knowit AB's current EV-to-EBIT is -13.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knowit AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowit AB (FRA:KOW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.06, compared to a current price of €8.20 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -13.61. Knowit AB's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 Knowit AB (FRA:KOW), the current EV-to-EBIT is -13.61 as of Aug. 19, 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 Knowit AB (FRA:KOW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowit AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.20 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.06. GuruFocus considers Knowit AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KOW:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -13.61
  • GF Value™: €10.06 vs. price of €8.20 (18.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Knowit AB Business Description

Address Klarabergsgatan 60, Box 3383, Stockholm, SWE, 10368
Knowit AB is a Nordic consultancy, operating three divisions: IT and system development; Customer experience technology and communications; Management consultancy. The company has about 2200 employees in 20 locations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Germany. Knowit provides services towards most industries, both public and private sector. Knowit AB (Publ) was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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