Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) GF Value Rank: 2 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 75% Below Median

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CHIX:KARS Karnov Group AB CHIX:KARS
75 GF Score
Price kr64.30
GF Value kr117.68
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Karnov Group AB GF Value Rank?

Karnov Group AB CHIX:KARS 75 GF Value Rank is 2 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KARS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr117.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Karnov Group AB has the GF Value Rank of 2.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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Karnov Group AB GF Value Rank Related Terms

CHIX:KARS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Karnov Group AB's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank vs Business Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Karnov Group AB's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 2 mean?
Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) has a GF Value Rank of 2 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Karnov Group AB and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Karnov Group AB's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Karnov Group AB's GF Value Rank too high?
Karnov Group AB's current GF Value Rank of 2 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Karnov Group AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karnov Group AB's GF Value Rank compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Karnov Group AB's GF Value Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. Historically, Karnov Group AB's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Business Services company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Business Services industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Karnov Group AB and its competitors. Karnov Group AB's current GF Value Rank is 2, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr117.68, compared to a current price of kr64.30 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 2, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Karnov Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS), the current GF Value Rank is 2 as of Jul. 19, 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 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr117.68. GuruFocus considers Karnov Group AB to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:KARS:

  • GF Value Rank: 2 (75% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: kr117.68 vs. price of kr64.30 (45.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 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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