Kainos Group (LSE:KNOS) ROCE %: 53.44% (As of Mar. 2026)


LSE:KNOS Kainos Group PLC LSE:KNOS
90 GF Score
Price £7.80
GF Value £11.66
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kainos Group ROCE %?

Kainos Group LSE:KNOS -0.89% 90 ROCE % is 53.44% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Kainos Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.44%.

Kainos Group  (LSE:KNOS) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Kainos Group ROCE % Related Terms

Kainos Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kainos Group's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Kainos Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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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 ROCE % Calculation

Kainos Group's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=58.494/( ( (267.058 - 121.239) + (273.513 - 163.45) )/ 2 )
=58.494/( (145.819+110.063)/ 2 )
=58.494/127.941
=45.72 %

Kainos Group's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=59.864/( ( (269.088 - 155.106) + (273.513 - 163.45) )/ 2 )
=59.864/( ( 113.982 + 110.063 )/ 2 )
=59.864/112.0225
=53.44 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 53.44% mean?
Kainos Group (LSE:KNOS) has a ROCE % of 53.44% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kainos Group's ROCE % too high?
Kainos Group's current ROCE % is 53.44%. The Software industry median ROCE % is 5.27. Kainos Group's value of 53.44% is 914% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to CRM and SHOP?
Kainos Group's ROCE % of 53.44% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.27. Kainos Group's value of 53.44% is 914% 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 ROCE % for a Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.27, based on 2,711 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kainos Group's current ROCE % of 53.44% is 914% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kainos Group's current ROCE % is 53.44%. 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 ROCE % is 53.44% and 914% above the Software industry median of 5.27. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kainos Group (LSE:KNOS), the current ROCE % is 53.44% 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 (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:

  • ROCE %: 53.44%
  • GF Value™: £11.66 vs. price of £7.80 (33.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 914% above the Software median

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges KNOSl: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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