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Kainos GroupLSE:KNOS +1.23%92 EV-to-EBITDA is 14.95 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 26.04. GuruFocus rates LSE:KNOS with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,961 Software companies, Kainos Group ranks worse than 63.23% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kainos Group's enterprise value is £962.4 Mil.
Kainos Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £64.4 Mil. Therefore, Kainos Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 14.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kainos Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:KNOS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.32 Med: 26.04 Max: 64.94
Current: 14.96
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kainos Group was 64.94. The lowest was 10.32. And the median was 26.04.
LSE:KNOS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 63.23% of 1961
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.64
vs LSE:KNOS: 14.96
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.
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.
Kainos Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Kainos Group's share price for today is £9.045.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kainos Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.351.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Kainos Group'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.
LSE:KNOS vs QH, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Kainos Group'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.
Kainos Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Kainos Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kainos Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kainos Group's current Enterprise Value is £962.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kainos Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £64.4 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.
Kainos Group (LSE:KNOS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 14.95 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kainos Group. This is 43% below median its historical median of 26.04. Over the past decade, Kainos Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.32 to 64.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #1240 out of 1961 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is Kainos Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kainos Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.95 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 26.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.32 to a high of 64.94. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.64. Kainos Group's value of 14.95 is 40.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #1240 out of 1961 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kainos Group has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kainos Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #1240 out of 1961 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kainos Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.64. Kainos Group's value of 14.95 is 40.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kainos Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.32 to 64.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.04 vs. the industry median of 10.64, 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-EBITDA for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.64, based on 1,961 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. Kainos Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.95 is 40.5% 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 Kainos Group. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kainos Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.95, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 26.04. 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 (LSE:KNOS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.91, compared to a current price of £9.05 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.95, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 26.04 and 40.5% above the Software industry median of 10.64. Kainos Group's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kainos Group (LSE:KNOS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.95 as of Aug. 07, 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 (LSE:KNOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kainos Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £9.05 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.91.
GuruFocus considers Kainos Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:KNOS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 14.95 (43% below median its 10-year median of 26.04)
GF Value™: £11.91 vs. price of £9.05 (24.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.5% above the Software median (#1240 of 1961)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:KNOS 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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