KNNNF (Kainos Group) ROC %: 29.69% (As of Mar. 2026)


KNNNF Kainos Group PLC KNNNF
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What is Kainos Group ROC %?

Kainos Group KNNNF 90 ROC % is 29.69% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KNNNF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.89. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Kainos Group's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.69%.

As of today (2026-06-25), Kainos Group's WACC % is 6.50%. Kainos Group's ROC % is 29.87% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Kainos Group generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


Kainos Group  (OTCPK:KNNNF) ROC % Explanation

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Kainos Group's WACC % is 6.50%. Kainos Group's ROC % is 29.87% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Kainos Group generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.


Kainos Group ROC % Related Terms


Kainos Group ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kainos Group's ROC % 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.

Kainos Group ROC % Chart

Kainos Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROC %
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Kainos Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Kainos Group ROC % Calculation

Kainos Group's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=72.823 * ( 1 - 26.86% )/( (151.961 + 192.441)/ 2 )
=53.2627422/172.201
=30.93 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Mar. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=345.036 - 88.174 - ( 169.492 - max(0, 156.64 - 261.541+169.492))
=151.961

Invested Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=364.684 - 134.209 - ( 118.737 - max(0, 217.933 - 255.967+118.737))
=192.441

Kainos Group's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=76.65 * ( 1 - 26.3% )/( (188.135 + 192.441)/ 2 )
=56.49105/190.288
=29.69 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=363.632 - 126.819 - ( 142.566 - max(0, 209.603 - 258.281+142.566))
=188.135

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=364.684 - 134.209 - ( 118.737 - max(0, 217.933 - 255.967+118.737))
=192.441

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of 29.69% mean?
Kainos Group (KNNNF) has a ROC % of 29.69% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Kainos Group and its competitors.
Is Kainos Group's ROC % too high?
Kainos Group's current ROC % is 29.69%. The Software industry median ROC % is 3.11. Kainos Group's value of 29.69% is 856.2% above this industry median. Overall, Kainos Group has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kainos Group's ROC % compare to CRM and SHOP?
Kainos Group's ROC % of 29.69% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.11. Kainos Group's value of 29.69% is 856.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for a Software company?
The median ROC % among Software companies is 3.11, based on 2,828 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kainos Group's current ROC % of 29.69% is 856.2% 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 ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Kainos Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROC % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kainos Group's current ROC % is 29.69%. 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?
Kainos Group (KNNNF) has a current ROC % of 29.69%. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.89, compared to a current price of $10.06 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 29.69% and 856.2% above the Software industry median of 3.11. 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 ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kainos Group (KNNNF), the current ROC % is 29.69% 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 (KNNNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kainos Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.06 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.89.

Key valuation signals for KNNNF:

  • ROC %: 29.69%
  • GF Value™: $14.89 vs. price of $10.06 (32.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 856.2% above the Software median

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


Kainos Group Business Description

Other Exchanges KNOSl:UKKNOS:UK
Address 4-6 Upper Crescent, Kainos House, Northern Ireland, Belfast, GBR, BT7 1NT
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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