Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Kainos GroupCHIX:KNOSL +3.74%94 EV-to-OCF is 22.83 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 24.89. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KNOSL with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of £12.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,877 Software companies, Kainos Group ranks worse than 74.28% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Kainos Group's Enterprise Value is £1,318.1 Mil.
Kainos Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £57.7 Mil. Therefore, Kainos Group's EV-to-OCF for today is 22.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kainos Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:KNOSl'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.96 Med: 24.89 Max: 70.91
Current: 17.98
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Kainos Group was 70.91. The lowest was 10.96. And the median was 24.89.
CHIX:KNOSl's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 74.28% of 2877
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 7.02
vs CHIX:KNOSl: 17.98
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 £12.21.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Kainos Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Kainos Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Kainos Group's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Kainos Group's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Kainos Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kainos Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Kainos Group's current Enterprise Value is £1,318.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kainos Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £57.7 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-OCF of 22.83 as of Aug. 20, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 24.89. Over the past decade, Kainos Group's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.96 to 70.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #2137 out of 2877 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is Kainos Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
Kainos Group's current EV-to-OCF of 22.83 is near median its 10-year median of 24.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.96 to a high of 70.91. The Software industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.02. Kainos Group's value of 22.83 is 225.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #2137 out of 2877 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kainos Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kainos Group's EV-to-OCF compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #2137 out of 2877 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Kainos Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.02. Kainos Group's value of 22.83 is 225.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kainos Group's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.96 to 70.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.89 vs. the industry median of 7.02, 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-OCF for a Software company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Software companies is 7.02, based on 2,877 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kainos Group's current EV-to-OCF of 22.83 is 225.2% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kainos Group's current EV-to-OCF is 22.83, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.89. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £12.22, compared to a current price of £12.21 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 22.83, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.89 and 225.2% above the Software industry median of 7.02. Kainos Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kainos Group (CHIX:KNOSL), the current EV-to-OCF is 22.83 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 Kainos Group (CHIX:KNOSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kainos Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £12.21 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £12.22.
GuruFocus considers Kainos Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:KNOSL:
EV-to-OCF: 22.83 (near median its 10-year median of 24.89)
GF Value™: £12.22 vs. price of £12.21 (0.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 225.2% above the Software median (#2137 of 2877)
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.
94GF Score
Get the complete analysis for CHIX:KNOSL
EV-to-OCF is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
CHIX:KNOSL has been successfully added to your 
