Kainos Group/£KNOS
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About Kainos Group
Kainos Group PLC, traded under the ticker KNOS, is a United Kingdom-based company that specializes in digital technology solutions. Founded in 1986, the company operates within the technology sector and provides software design, agile software development, third-party software integration and implementation services, and associated support services. Positioned as a prominent IT service provider, Kainos is recognized for its expertise in helping organizations achieve digital transformation.
Ticker
£KNOS
Sector
Business services
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
2,796
Headquarters
Website
Kainos Group Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£1B
30.78
£0.28
0.74
£0.28
3.27%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1B
Beta
0.74
52-week high
£9.29
52-week low
£5.80
Average daily volume
390K
Dividend rate
£0.28
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.67
Quick ratio
1.563
Long term debt to equity
3.125
Total debt to equity
4.028
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
100.53%
Interest coverage (TTM)
158.21%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
55.161
Gross margin (TTM)
47.90%
Net profit margin (TTM)
9.68%
Operating margin (TTM)
13.87%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
26.89%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£130,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
11.88%
Return on equity (TTM)
24.12%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
30.78
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.955
Price to book
7.86
Price to tangible book (TTM)
11.25
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
19.577
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.11%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.443
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.27%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-3.96%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-26.94%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.66%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
19.71%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-0.35%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
12.74%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.56%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-17.59%
What the Analysts think about Kainos Group
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Kainos Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Workday Products revenue rose 24% to £71.3 million with annual recurring revenue up 20% to £72.6 million, reinforcing momentum towards the £100 million ARR target by 2026" (Reuters)
Kainos delivered a cash conversion rate of 112%, boosting its cash balance to £133.7 million even after completing its initial £30 million buyback, underpinning its capacity for strategic investments and shareholder returns" (Reuters)
Following the completion of its £30 million share repurchase, the Board authorised a new £30 million buyback programme over the next six months, demonstrating disciplined capital allocation and confidence in long-term value creation" (Reuters)
Overall FY25 revenue declined 4% to £367.2 million and adjusted pre-tax profit fell 15% to £65.6 million, marking the first year-on-year declines since 2009" (Reuters)
Digital Services revenue dropped 7% to £197.2 million as clients deferred project investments amid election-related and economic uncertainties, straining Kainos’s largest services division" (Reuters)
Workday Services underperformed with revenue down 12% to £98.7 million, bookings sliding 27% to £84.6 million and backlog shrinking to £59.3 million, reflecting heightened competition and subdued consulting demand" (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 30 Aug 2025.
Kainos Group Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Kainos Group Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Capital at risk
Upcoming events
Oct2
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DividendEx-dividend
Oct24
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DividendPayment
£0.191Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Kainos Group stock?
Kainos Group (KNOS) has a market cap of £1B as of September 17, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Kainos Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Kainos Group (KNOS) stock is 30.78 as of September 17, 2025.
Does Kainos Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Kainos Group (KNOS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 17, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.284 and the yield is 3.27%. Kainos Group has a payout ratio of 100.53% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Kainos Group dividend payment date?
The next Kainos Group (KNOS) dividend payment is scheduled for October 24, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Kainos Group?
Kainos Group (KNOS) has a beta rating of 0.74. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.