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Kainos GroupCHIX:KNOSL -1.69%88 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 21.10. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KNOSL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,890 Software companies, Kainos Group ranks better than 90.83% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Kainos Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £43.8 Mil. Kainos Group's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £217.7 Mil. Therefore, Kainos Group's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kainos Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:KNOSl'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.43 Med: 21.1 Max: 29.97
Current: 19.29
During the past 13 years, Kainos Group's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 29.97%. The lowest was 15.43%. And the median was 21.10%.
CHIX:KNOSl's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 90.83% of 2890
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.07
vs CHIX:KNOSl: 19.29
Kainos Group (CHIX:KNOSl) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Kainos Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Kainos Group Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kainos Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 UBER, SHOP, CRM: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Kainos Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Kainos Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kainos Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.14% mean?
Kainos Group (CHIX:KNOSL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.14% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Kainos Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.10. Over the past decade, Kainos Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 15.43 to 29.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #265 out of 2890 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Kainos Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Kainos Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.14% is near median its 10-year median of 21.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.43 to a high of 29.97. The Software industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.07. Kainos Group's value of 20.14% is 872.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #265 out of 2890 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kainos Group has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kainos Group's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #265 out of 2890 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Kainos Group in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.07. Kainos Group's value of 20.14% is 872.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kainos Group's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 15.43 to 29.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.10 vs. the industry median of 2.07, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Software companies is 2.07, based on 2,890 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kainos Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.14% is 872.9% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Kainos Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kainos Group's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.14%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.10. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.80, compared to a current price of £8.17 — trading 30.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.14%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.10 and 872.9% above the Software industry median of 2.07. Kainos Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kainos Group (CHIX:KNOSL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.14% 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 Kainos Group (CHIX:KNOSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kainos Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £8.17 is trading 30.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.80.
GuruFocus considers Kainos Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:KNOSL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 20.14% (near median its 10-year median of 21.10)
GF Value™: £11.80 vs. price of £8.17 (30.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 872.9% above the Software median (#265 of 2890)
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.
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