KNNNF (Kainos Group) Stock Based Compensation: $7.2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


KNNNF Kainos Group PLC KNNNF
76 GF Score
Price $9.35
GF Value $16.12
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kainos Group Stock Based Compensation?

Kainos Group KNNNF 76 Stock Based Compensation is $7.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KNNNF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.12 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Kainos Group's Stock Based Compensation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.3 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.2 Mil.

Kainos Group Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Kainos Group Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Kainos Group Stock Based Compensation Chart

Kainos Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Stock Based Compensation
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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 Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7.2 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $7.2 Mil mean?
Kainos Group (KNNNF) has a Stock Based Compensation of $7.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Kainos Group and its competitors.
Is Kainos Group's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Kainos Group's current Stock Based Compensation is $7.2 Mil. Overall, Kainos Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kainos Group's Stock Based Compensation compare to UBER and SHOP?
Kainos Group's Stock Based Compensation of $7.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Software company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Software industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Kainos Group and its competitors. Kainos Group's current Stock Based Compensation is $7.2 Mil. 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 (KNNNF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.12, compared to a current price of $9.35 — trading 42% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $7.2 Mil. Kainos Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kainos Group (KNNNF), the current Stock Based Compensation is $7.2 Mil 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 $9.35 is trading 42% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.12. GuruFocus considers Kainos Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KNNNF:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $7.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: $16.12 vs. price of $9.35 (42% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs

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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