Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) Gross Profit: kr1,753 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:KARS Karnov Group AB CHIX:KARS
86 GF Score
Price kr64.30
GF Value kr79.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Karnov Group AB Gross Profit?

Karnov Group AB CHIX:KARS 86 Gross Profit is kr1,753 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KARS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of kr79.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Karnov Group AB's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr300 Mil. Karnov Group AB's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,753 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Karnov Group AB's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr300 Mil. Karnov Group AB's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr628 Mil. Therefore, Karnov Group AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.75%.

Karnov Group AB had a gross margin of 47.75% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

During the past 10 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Karnov Group AB was 87.69%. The lowest was 52.21%. And the median was 59.20%.


Karnov Group AB  (CHIX:KARs) Gross Profit Explanation

Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.

Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %

1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key

Karnov Group AB had a gross margin of 47.75% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage


Karnov Group AB Gross Profit Related Terms


Karnov Group AB Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karnov Group AB's Gross Profit 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.

Karnov Group AB Gross Profit Chart

Karnov Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Profit
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Karnov Group AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CHIX:KARS vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Karnov Group AB's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.


Karnov Group AB Gross Profit vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Karnov Group AB's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Karnov Group AB's Gross Profit falls into.


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Karnov Group AB Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

Karnov Group AB's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=2640.9 - 325.2
=2,316

Karnov Group AB's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=628.1 - 328.2
=300

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr1,753 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

Karnov Group AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=300 / 628.1
=47.75 %

* 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.

A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of kr1,753 Mil mean?
Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) has a Gross Profit of kr1,753 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Karnov Group AB and its competitors.
Is Karnov Group AB's Gross Profit too high?
Karnov Group AB's current Gross Profit is kr1,753 Mil. Overall, Karnov Group AB has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karnov Group AB's Gross Profit compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Karnov Group AB's Gross Profit of kr1,753 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Business Services company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Karnov Group AB and its competitors. Karnov Group AB's current Gross Profit is kr1,753 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karnov Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr79.69, compared to a current price of kr64.30 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is kr1,753 Mil. Karnov Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS), the current Gross Profit is kr1,753 Mil as of Mar. 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 Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karnov Group AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr64.30 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr79.69. GuruFocus considers Karnov Group AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:KARS:

  • Gross Profit: kr1,753 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr79.69 vs. price of kr64.30 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Karnov Group AB Business Description

Address Flemminggatan 14, Stockholm, SWE, 112 26
Karnov Group AB is a provider of mission-critical information in the areas of legal, tax and auditing, environment, and health and safety. Karnov's products include subscription-based online solutions for law firms, tax and accounting firms, corporates, and the public sector including, courts, universities, public authorities, and municipalities. Karnov also publishes and sells offline books and journals and hosts legal training courses. Its brands are Karnov Group Denmark, Norstedts Juridik, Aranzadi LA LEY, Lamy Liaisons, Notisum, Echoline, BELLA Intelligence. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Denmark and also has a presence in Sweden, Norway, France, Spain, and Portugal.
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