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    Karnell Group (OM:KARNEL B) Stock Faces Premium P/E As Net Margin Improvement Reinforces Bulls

    Simply Wall St·07/19/2026 01:26:53
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    Karnell Group (OM:KARNEL B) has reported Q2 2026 revenue of SEK 589.2 million and basic EPS of 1.03 SEK, with the trailing twelve months showing total revenue of SEK 1.9 billion and EPS of 3.13 SEK as profitability scaled alongside higher net income. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from SEK 431.0 million in Q2 2025 to SEK 589.2 million in Q2 2026, while quarterly EPS shifted from 0.70 SEK to 1.03 SEK. Together, these figures present a picture of expanding scale feeding into stronger margins.

    See our full analysis for Karnell Group.

    With the latest numbers on the table, the next step is to see how Karnell Group's reported earnings and margins line up against the most widely followed narratives around the stock, and where those stories might need to be updated.

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    OM:KARNEL B Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Jul 2026
    OM:KARNEL B Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Jul 2026

    Margins Step Up to 8.3% on Trailing Basis

    • Over the last 12 months, Karnell Group converted SEK 1,946.8 million of revenue into SEK 166.6 million of net income, which works out to an 8.3% net profit margin compared with 6.4% a year earlier.
    • What stands out for a bullish view is how this stronger margin pairs with trailing EPS of 3.13 SEK and 56.1% earnings growth over the year, which heavily supports the idea of efficient profit conversion:
      • The move from SEK 116.0 million to SEK 166.6 million in trailing net income lines up with that 36.5% 5 year annualised earnings growth figure.
      • Q2 2026 net income of SEK 55.1 million also sits comfortably above each of the last four reported quarters, which backs the bullish focus on consistent profitability across recent periods.

    High Earnings Growth Meets Premium P/E

    • Trailing EPS of 3.13 SEK, alongside 56.1% earnings growth over the past year and 36.5% annualised growth over 5 years, is being valued at a P/E of 32.8x compared with 17.4x for European Industrials and 25.5x for peers.
    • Bears argue that paying a premium multiple for Karnell Group builds in a lot of good news, and the current figures partly support that caution:
      • The 32.8x P/E sits well above both the sector and peer averages, so any slowdown from the recent 56.1% earnings growth rate could have a clear impact on how that premium is viewed.
      • At the same time, the improvement in net margin from 6.4% to 8.3% offers some pushback to the bearish concern that profitability might not justify the higher P/E, because the stock is currently supported by stronger trailing profitability than a year ago.

    DCF Upside Versus Current SEK 91 Price

    • The supplied DCF fair value estimate of SEK 109.43 per share sits above the current SEK 91.0 price, which implies the stock trades about 16.8% below that reference point.
    • Supporters of a bullish stance point to this valuation gap alongside growing earnings as a key part of their case, and the numbers give that view some backing while also adding nuance:
      • With trailing revenue of SEK 1,946.8 million and net income of SEK 166.6 million, the current share price embeds these stronger results at a discount to the DCF fair value anchor provided.
      • However, the same stock that screens below the DCF estimate also carries a 32.8x P/E, so the bullish argument that there is simple upside has to balance both the 16.8% discount and the premium relative to industry and peer multiples.

    For a fuller picture on how these trends in growth, margins, and valuation fit together over time, it helps to see how different investors are framing the story around Karnell Group through community narratives. Curious how numbers become stories that shape markets? Explore Community Narratives.

    Next Steps

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    For all the strong recent figures at Karnell Group, the combination of a premium 32.8x P/E and reliance on higher margins leaves little room for disappointment.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.