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Kainos Group PLC (KNOS)

Rank #38 of 280 - Technology - UK Equities

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Kainos Group PLC

KNOS.L·Technology·Market Cap £1.4b

Rank #38 of 280

Quantitative Model · 280 Stocks Analysed

£12.37

+23.21% YTD

52W: £6.86 - £12.94

Factor Analysis Summary

Editorial assessment generated from Kainos Group PLC's live factor scores and sector positioning.

Based on Strategyland's proprietary 7-factor analysis, Kainos Group PLC (KNOS.L) currently holds an overall rank of #38 out of 280 FTSE 100 constituents, reflecting its weighted composite score across liquidity, valuation, profitability, solvency, asset efficiency, market trading, and technical dimensions.

Key strengths include market trading, where it demonstrates strong market trading characteristics with favourable volume trends and institutional participation; technical (RSI 46.0), where it demonstrates positive technical momentum with price action supporting a constructive trend; and asset efficiency, where it demonstrates highly efficient capital deployment, converting assets into revenue and returns effectively.

Areas requiring attention include valuation (P/E 35.2, dividend yield 4.0%), where the stock appears richly priced on forward earnings and cash flow metrics, as well as liquidity, where liquidity is middling and may not suit investors requiring large block execution.

Within the Technology sector, Kainos Group PLC sits at composite rank #38, outperforming the Technology peer average (rank 50). Among 7 Technology names in our coverage, it ranks above 4 peers and below 2.

Ranking in the top quartile overall, Kainos Group PLC offers a favourable balance of fundamentals, though investors should weigh its market trading advantage against valuation — its relatively weakest factor.

Strongest Factors

Market Trading — Rank 12/280 (top quartile)
Technical — Rank 13/280 (top quartile)
Asset Efficiency — Rank 40/280 (top quartile)

Weakest Factors

Valuation — Rank 263/280 (below average)
Liquidity — Rank 117/280 (middle of the pack)

Score Analysis

Kainos Group PLC is ranked #38 out of 280 UK stocks. Lower factor scores indicate better performance in that category.

Factor Breakdown

87/280

Average Score

Liquidity

Fair117/280

Valuation

Weak263/280

Profitability

Good104/280

Solvency

Excellent57/280

Asset Efficiency

Excellent40/280

Mkt Trading

Excellent12/280

Technical

Excellent13/280

1. Liquidity

Score: 117/280

How liquid is KNOS and can it meet its short-term obligations?

0/6

liquidity criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

Quick Ratio

1.4 - 2.5

N/A

Range: 1.4 - 2.5

✗

Current Ratio

1.6 - 2.5

1.17xRank 146/280

Range: 1.6 - 2.5Rank 146/280

✗

TTM Operating Cash Flow

0.8 - 1.50

0.43xRank 129/280

Range: 0.8 - 1.50Rank 129/280

–

Liquidity Coverage Ratio

N/A

Range: N/A

✗

Intangible Asset Ratio

10 - 30

0.03xRank 105/280

Range: 10 - 30Rank 105/280

✗

Cash-to-Debt Ratio

0.5 - 1.5

13.50xRank 10/280

Range: 0.5 - 1.5Rank 10/280

Key Liquidity Metrics

Quick Ratio

N/A

Sector: 1.4 - 2.5

Current Ratio

1.17x

Sector: 1.6 - 2.5

Overall Liquidity Rank

Rank within universe#117/280

Best (1)Worst (280)

2. Valuation

Score: 263/280

Is KNOS undervalued compared to its peers and fair value metrics?

4/7

valuation criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

✓

FY27e P/E

18x - 40x

20.8xRank 202/280

Range: 18x - 40xRank 202/280

✓

FY26e P/E

18x - 40x

23.5xRank 199/280

Range: 18x - 40xRank 199/280

✗

FY27e Net Div Yld (%)

0.5 - 2.5

2.51%Rank 158/280

Range: 0.5 - 2.5Rank 158/280

✗

Div Payout Ratio

10 - 35

81.41%Rank 25/280

Range: 10 - 35Rank 25/280

✓

Current EV/EBITDA

12.0x - 20.0x

12.4xRank 197/280

Range: 12.0x - 20.0xRank 197/280

✗

Current P/TBV

4.0x - 15.0x

18.18xRank 211/280

Range: 4.0x - 15.0xRank 211/280

✓

Current P/B

3.5x - 15.0x

8.56xRank 253/280

Range: 3.5x - 15.0xRank 253/280

Key Valuation Metrics

TTM P/E

Price-to-Earnings

35.2x

FY26e P/E

Forward estimate

23.5x

FY27e P/E

Forward estimate

20.8x

Current P/B

Price-to-Book

8.56x

Current P/TBV

Tangible Book Value

18.18x

Current EV/EBITDA

Enterprise Value

12.4x

FY26e EV/EBITDA

Forward estimate

15.3x

FY27e EV/EBITDA

Forward estimate

15.3x

Dividend

KNOS pays a dividend yield of 3.96%.

Current Yield

3.96%

FY27e Net Div Yield

2.51%

FY26e Gross DPS

0.292

FY27e Gross DPS

0.310

Dividend Per Share Forecast

3. Profitability

Score: 104/280

How profitable is KNOS relative to its peers?

0/7

profitability criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

✗

TTM Profit Margin

10 - 22

9.9%Rank 156/280

Range: 10 - 22Rank 156/280

✗

T12 FCF Margin

15 - 25

0.4%Rank 108/280

Range: 15 - 25Rank 108/280

✗

FY27e RoE

10 - 20

45.4%Rank 20/280

Range: 10 - 20Rank 20/280

✗

FY26 EPS Growth

5 - 10

26.2%Rank 48/280

Range: 5 - 10Rank 48/280

✗

FY27e EPS Growth

8 - 15

42.8%Rank 46/280

Range: 8 - 15Rank 46/280

–

NIM

N/A

Range: N/A

–

Expense Ratio

50 - 75

N/A

Range: 50 - 75

TTM Profit Margin

9.9%

Current RoCE

35.6%

FY27e RoE

45.4%

T12 FCF Margin

0.4%

EPS Growth

4. Solvency

Score: 57/280

How strong is KNOS's balance sheet and financial position?

0/6

solvency criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

✗

Debt/Eqt

0.2x - 0.4x

0.06xRank 47/280

Range: 0.2x - 0.4xRank 47/280

–

Interest Coverage Ratio

8x - 20x

Rank 13Rank 13/280

Range: 8x - 20xRank 13/280

✗

Net Leverage Ratio

0.2x - 0.8x

-1.01xRank 19/280

Range: 0.2x - 0.8xRank 19/280

–

Altman Z-Score (Manufacturing)

<1.10 - >2.60

8.43Rank 86/280

Range: <1.10 - >2.60Rank 86/280

–

Z-Score (Non Manufacturing)

<1.10 - >2.60

Rank 72Rank 72/280

Range: <1.10 - >2.60Rank 72/280

–

CapAdeq Ratio Tier1

N/A

Range: N/A

Key Solvency Metrics

Debt/Eqt

0.06x

Net Leverage Ratio

-1.01x

Interest Coverage

Rank 13

T12 FCF Margin

0.4%

Altman Z-Score

8.43

Safe Zone

01.812.995+

5. Asset Efficiency

Score: 40/280

How efficiently does KNOS deploy its assets and intellectual capital?

1/5

asset efficiency criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

Efficiency Ratio

N/A

Range: N/A

✗

TTM Asset Turnover Ratio

0.5x - 1.2x

1.59xRank 22/280

Range: 0.5x - 1.2xRank 22/280

✗

TTM CAPEX/Sales

5 -15

1.9%Rank 155/280

Range: 5 -15Rank 155/280

✓

Working Capital Turnover

5x - 12x

7.86xRank 57/280

Range: 5x - 12xRank 57/280

–

R&D/Sales FY27e

10 - 22

N/A

Range: 10 - 22

Overall Asset Efficiency Rank

Rank within sector peers#40/280

Best (1)Worst (280)

6. Market Trading

Score: 12/280

How liquid and actively traded is KNOS?

2/2

market trading criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

✓

Intraday Sentiment (%)

30 - 80

80.0%Rank 47/280

Range: 30 - 80Rank 47/280

–

10D-Avg v/s 3M-Avg Vol

N/A

104%Rank 50/280

Range: N/ARank 50/280

✓

Avg Directional Index 30D

012 - 40

28.2Rank 45/280

Range: 012 - 40Rank 45/280

–

Parabolic SAR

N/A

1241.00Rank 78/280

Range: N/ARank 78/280

–

Stock Rating Rank

N/A

Range: N/A

Market Cap

£1,437,421,499

Enterprise Value

£1,355,265,241

Trading Volume

7. Technical

Score: 13/280

What do the technical indicators say about KNOS?

0/5

technical criteria met

Metric

Chart

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

CMP v/s 52-WH

£12.94£6.86

-4.4%CMP: £12.37

N/A

-4.4%Rank 55/280

£12.94£6.86

-4.4%CMP: £12.37

Range: N/ARank 55/280

–

CMP v/s 52-WL

£12.94£6.86

+80.3%CMP: £12.37

N/A

80.3%Rank 260/280

£12.94£6.86

+80.3%CMP: £12.37

Range: N/ARank 260/280

–

RSI 14D

046.0 - Bearish100

N/A

46.0Rank 50/280

046.0 - Bearish100

Range: N/ARank 50/280

–

MA50 - MA200

£9.07+2.51£11.58

N/A

BullishRank 21/280

£9.07+2.51£11.58

Range: N/ARank 21/280

–

MACD Rank

Golden Cross

MACD: -5.41

N/A

-5.41

Golden Cross

MACD: -5.41

Range: N/A

RSI (14 Day)

46.0

Bearish

0 (Oversold)50100 (Overbought)

Moving Averages

50 SMA£11.58

200 SMA£9.07

SignalGolden Cross (Bullish)

MACD-5.41

Risk Metrics

Beta

N/A

3-Yr Std Dev

N/A

5-Yr Std Dev

N/A

Peer Comparison

How does KNOS compare to other Technology stocks?

Overall Rank Comparison

Factor Score Comparison

Stock	Rank	Liquidity	Valuation	Profitability	Solvency	Mkt Trading	Technical
KNOS	#38	117	263	104	57	12	13
GAMA.L	#20	10	143	193	88	106	57
MONY.L	#24	46	56	148	75	239	208
PLUSP.L	#42	37	170	83	43	115	270
HLMA.L	#52	6	271	102	90	83	271
CCC.L	#77	184	258	112	103	6	97
SCTS.L	#86	189	266	128	71	38	114

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Methodology Note

The analysis presented for Kainos Group PLC is produced using Strategyland's proprietary 7-factor quantitative model, which evaluates each stock across Liquidity, Valuation, Profitability, Solvency, Asset Efficiency, Market Trading, and Technical dimensions. Individual factor scores and the composite rank reflect relative rankings within the FTSE 100 universe — a lower rank number indicates stronger performance in that category.

Underlying financial and market data is sourced from LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) and processed through our scoring engine. Scores are recalculated as new data becomes available and should be interpreted as a systematic screening output, not a forecast of future share price performance.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Past performance and factor rankings are not indicative of future results. Please read our Risk Disclaimer before making any investment decisions.

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