Kainos Group (CHIX:KNOSL) 3-Year RORE % : -17.24% (As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:KNOSL Kainos Group PLC CHIX:KNOSL
88 GF Score
Price £7.73
GF Value £11.75
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kainos Group 3-Year RORE %?

Kainos Group CHIX:KNOSL +1.21% 88 3-Year RORE % is -17.24 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KNOSL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,538 Software companies, Kainos Group ranks worse than 65.13% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Kainos Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -17.24%.

The industry rank for Kainos Group's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:KNOSl's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
65.13% of 2538 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.08 vs CHIX:KNOSl: -17.24

Kainos Group  (CHIX:KNOSl) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

Be Aware

Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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Kainos Group 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kainos Group's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % Chart

Kainos Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
3-Year RORE %
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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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CHIX:KNOSL vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Kainos Group's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Kainos Group's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kainos Group's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Kainos Group 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Kainos Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 0.351-0.386 )/( 1.019-0.816 )
=-0.035/0.203
=-17.24 %

* 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -17.24 mean?
Kainos Group (CHIX:KNOSL) has a 3-Year RORE % of -17.24 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Kainos Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #1653 out of 2538 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Kainos Group's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Kainos Group's current 3-Year RORE % is -17.24. Based on the distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #1653 out of 2538 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year RORE % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Kainos Group ranks #1653 out of 2538 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Kainos Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 3.08. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Software company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Software companies is 3.08, based on 2,538 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Kainos Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kainos Group's current 3-Year RORE % is -17.24. 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 £11.75, compared to a current price of £7.73 — trading 34.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -17.24. Kainos Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kainos Group (CHIX:KNOSL), the current 3-Year RORE % is -17.24 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 £7.73 is trading 34.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.75. GuruFocus considers Kainos Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:KNOSL:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -17.24
  • GF Value™: £11.75 vs. price of £7.73 (34.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges KNOS: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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