Karnov Group AB

Karnov Group AB

81.00
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-0.30
(-0.37%)
9.18EPS
7.26P/E
6.58BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Karnov Group AB carries a market capitalization of 6.58B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 8.53B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap6.58B
Enterprise Value8.53B

Important Dates

Karnov Group AB's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 12, 2026.

Earnings Date11/12/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Karnov Group AB has 96.56M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding96.56M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Karnov Group AB trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 7.26. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.78, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.56.

PE Ratio7.26
PS Ratio2.78
PB Ratio2.56
P/TBV Ratio-2.30
P/FCF Ratio38.43
P/OCF Ratio19.02

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Karnov Group AB trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5.43 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.32 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 7.42 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Karnov Group AB trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 28.42, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 8.53B versus a market cap of 6.58B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales3.32
EV / EBITDA5.43
EV / EBIT7.42
EV / FCF28.42

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Karnov Group AB maintains a current ratio of 0.44, meaning it holds 0.4x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 82.89, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 13.32 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio0.44
Quick Ratio0.10
Debt / Equity82.89
Debt / EBITDA1.36
Interest Coverage13.32

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Karnov Group AB posted a return on equity (ROE) of 39.53, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 22.69 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 14.41, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 23.26, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 2.06M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 1,246.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 41.26 indicates how many times Karnov Group AB sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)39.53
Return on Assets (ROA)14.41
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)22.69
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)23.26
Revenue Per Employee2.06M
Employee Count1,246.00
Inventory Turnover41.26

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Karnov Group AB recorded 64.70M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 6.18, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 1.05B, leaving 982.10M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax64.70M
Effective Tax Rate6.18

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Karnov Group AB's stock has declined approximately 22.26% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 77.35, while the 200-day moving average is 76.51.

52-Week Price Change-22.26%
50-Day Moving Average77.35
200-Day Moving Average76.51

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Karnov Group AB generated 2.57B in revenue and converted that into 982.10M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 9.18. EBITDA reached 1.57B, while operating income came in at 1.15B.

Revenue2.57B
Gross Profit1.74B
Operating Income1.15B
Pretax Income1.05B
Net Income982.10M
EBITDA1.57B
EBIT1.15B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)9.18

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Karnov Group AB holds 182.90M in cash and equivalents against 2.13B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 1.70B. Total book value stands at 2.57B, with working capital of -1.01B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents182.90M
Total Debt2.13B
Net Debt1.70B
Equity (Book Value)2.57B
Book Value Per Share26.65
Working Capital-1.01B

Cash Flow

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Karnov Group AB produced 375.00M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -185.50M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 189.50M - equivalent to 1.81 per share.

Operating Cash Flow375.00M
Capital Expenditures-185.50M
Free Cash Flow189.50M
FCF Per Share1.81

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Karnov Group AB posted a gross margin of 67.76, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 44.77 and net profit margin of 38.27 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin67.76
Operating Margin44.77
Pretax Margin40.80
Profit Margin38.27
EBITDA Margin61.13

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. Free cash flow yield stands at 2.60, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 15.55, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Karnov Group AB shareholders.

Shareholder Yield15.55
FCF Yield2.60

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Karnov Group AB has an Altman Z-Score of 5.93, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score5.93