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
3,132
Headquarters
Website
Kainos Group Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£1.2B
39.62
£0.25
0.96
£0.28
2.90%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1.2B
Beta
0.96
52-week high
£10.01
52-week low
£5.80
Average daily volume
352K
Dividend rate
£0.28
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.232
Quick ratio
1.183
Long term debt to equity
3.877
Total debt to equity
5.052
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
116.39%
Interest coverage (TTM)
131.97%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
51.436
Gross margin (TTM)
46.82%
Net profit margin (TTM)
8.08%
Operating margin (TTM)
12.42%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
28.25%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£120,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
10.56%
Return on equity (TTM)
23.28%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
39.623
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.16
Price to book
11.27
Price to tangible book (TTM)
23.37
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
27.105
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.69%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.361
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.90%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
2.15%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-40.08%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.79%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
18.58%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-6.20%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
12.22%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.07%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-17.52%
What the Analysts think about Kainos Group
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Kainos Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Workday Products revenue grew 24% to £71.3 million and ARR increased 20% to £72.6 million, accounting for 19% of group revenue and putting Kainos on track for its £100 million ARR target by 2026 (Reuters)
The company completed a £30 million share buyback on 9 May 2025 and launched an additional £30 million programme, reducing share count and signaling management's confidence in value creation (Reuters)
Shares jumped more than 16% after Kainos provided an upbeat FY26 outlook—forecasting £385 million in revenue and £66.4 million in pre-tax profit—and its Workday Products division passed the $100 million ARR milestone in July, underscoring market recognition of its growth momentum (Reuters)
Group revenue declined 4% year-on-year to £367.2 million and adjusted pre-tax profit fell 15% to £65.6 million in FY25, reflecting margin pressures in its core business (Reuters)
Digital Services revenue dropped 7% to £197.2 million, with commercial sector revenue plummeting 32% amid weak economic conditions, indicating challenges in its largest services division (Reuters)
Workday Services revenue decreased 12% to £98.7 million due to lower contract volumes and aggressive competitor pricing, highlighting subdued demand in its consulting arm (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 2 Nov 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Kainos Group stock?
Kainos Group (KNOS) has a market cap of £1.2B as of November 13, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Kainos Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Kainos Group (KNOS) stock is 39.62 as of November 13, 2025.
Does Kainos Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Kainos Group (KNOS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 13, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.284 and the yield is 2.9%. Kainos Group has a payout ratio of 116.39% 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 December 12, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Kainos Group?
Kainos Group (KNOS) has a beta rating of 0.96. 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.