Kainos GroupLSE:KNOS -0.89%90 PB Ratio is 9.08 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 12.52. GuruFocus rates LSE:KNOS with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.66 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,625 Software companies, Kainos Group ranks worse than 89.33% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-25), Kainos Group's share price is £7.80. Kainos Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.86. Hence, Kainos Group's PB Ratio of today is 9.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kainos Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:KNOS'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.51 Med: 12.52 Max: 29.4
Current: 9.08
During the past 13 years, Kainos Group's highest PB Ratio was 29.40. The lowest was 5.51. And the median was 12.52.
LSE:KNOS's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 89.33% of 2625
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.36
vs LSE:KNOS: 9.08
During the past 12 months, Kainos Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -23.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kainos Group was 37.30% per year. The lowest was -6.30% per year. And the median was 24.20% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Kainos Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Kainos Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kainos Group's PB Ratio 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.
For the Software - Application subindustry, Kainos Group's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Kainos Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kainos Group's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Kainos Group's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Kainos Group (LSE:KNOS) has a PB Ratio of 9.08 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kainos Group and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 12.52. Over the past decade, Kainos Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 5.51 to 29.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #2345 out of 2625 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 89.3%.
Is Kainos Group's PB Ratio too high?
Kainos Group's current PB Ratio of 9.08 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 12.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.51 to a high of 29.40. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.36. Kainos Group's value of 9.08 is 284.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #2345 out of 2625 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kainos Group has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kainos Group's PB Ratio compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #2345 out of 2625 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kainos Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.36. Kainos Group's value of 9.08 is 284.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kainos Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 5.51 to 29.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.52 vs. the industry median of 2.36, 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 PB Ratio for a Software company?
The median PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.36, based on 2,625 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kainos Group's current PB Ratio of 9.08 is 284.7% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kainos Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kainos Group's current PB Ratio is 9.08, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 12.52. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.66, compared to a current price of £7.80 — trading 33.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 9.08, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 12.52 and 284.7% above the Software industry median of 2.36. Kainos Group's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kainos Group (LSE:KNOS), the current PB Ratio is 9.08 as of Jun. 25, 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 £7.80 is trading 33.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.66.
GuruFocus considers Kainos Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:KNOS:
PB Ratio: 9.08 (27% below median its 10-year median of 12.52)
GF Value™: £11.66 vs. price of £7.80 (33.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 284.7% above the Software median (#2345 of 2625)
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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