Knowit AB (FRA:KOW) EV-to-EBITDA: 27.70 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 178% Above Median

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FRA:KOW Knowit AB FRA:KOW
66 GF Score
Price €8.24
GF Value €10.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Knowit AB EV-to-EBITDA?

Knowit AB FRA:KOW +0.49% 66 EV-to-EBITDA is 27.70 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 178% above its 10-year median of 9.97. 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 1,965 Software companies, Knowit AB ranks worse than 78.52% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Knowit AB's enterprise value is €276.5 Mil. Knowit AB's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €10.0 Mil. Therefore, Knowit AB's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 27.70.

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

FRA:KOW' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.86   Med: 9.97   Max: 30.3
Current: 27.9

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Knowit AB was 30.30. The lowest was 5.86. And the median was 9.97.

FRA:KOW's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
78.52% of 1965 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.39 vs FRA:KOW: 27.90

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-20), Knowit AB's stock price is €8.24. Knowit AB's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.977. Therefore, Knowit AB's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Knowit AB  (FRA:KOW) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Knowit AB's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=8.24/-0.977
=At Loss

Knowit AB's share price for today is €8.24.
Knowit AB's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €-0.977.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Knowit AB EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Knowit AB EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knowit AB's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA Chart

Knowit AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Knowit AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:KOW vs IBM, ACN, FISV: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Knowit AB's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Software Industry

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

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


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Knowit AB EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=276.459/9.982
=27.70

Knowit AB's current Enterprise Value is €276.5 Mil.
Knowit AB's EBITDA 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 €10.0 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 27.70 mean?
Knowit AB (FRA:KOW) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 27.70 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Knowit AB. This is 178% above median its historical median of 9.97. Over the past decade, Knowit AB's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.86 to 30.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Knowit AB ranks #1543 out of 1965 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is Knowit AB's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Knowit AB's current EV-to-EBITDA of 27.70 is 178% above median its 10-year median of 9.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.86 to a high of 30.30. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.39. Knowit AB's value of 27.70 is 166.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knowit AB ranks #1543 out of 1965 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-EBITDA compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Knowit AB ranks #1543 out of 1965 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Knowit AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.39. Knowit AB's value of 27.70 is 166.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Knowit AB's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.86 to 30.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.97 vs. the industry median of 10.39, Knowit AB 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-EBITDA for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.39, based on 1,965 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Knowit AB's current EV-to-EBITDA of 27.70 is 166.6% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Knowit AB. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knowit AB's current EV-to-EBITDA is 27.70, which is 178% above median its own 10-year median of 9.97. 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 €8.24 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 27.70, which is 178% above median its 10-year median of 9.97 and 166.6% above the Software industry median of 10.39. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knowit AB (FRA:KOW), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 27.70 as of Aug. 20, 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 €8.24 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.06. GuruFocus considers Knowit AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KOW:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 27.70 (178% above median its 10-year median of 9.97)
  • GF Value™: €10.06 vs. price of €8.24 (18.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 166.6% above the Software median (#1543 of 1965)

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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