Risk factor
Poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Strong growth
About
Karnell Group AB (publ) operates as a private equity firm, primarily focused on acquiring stakes in small and medium-sized enterprises. The company specifically targets B2B industrial technology businesses situated throughout the Nordic region. Karnell typically allocates equity investments ranging from SEK 50 million to SEK 150 million (approximately $4.71 million - $14.14 million) to companies that generate annual revenues between SEK 50 million and SEK 350 million (around $4.71 million - $33.01 million). Furthermore, prospective portfolio companies are expected to have an EBITA surpassing SEK 10 million (roughly $0.94 million) and an EBITA margin exceeding 10 percent. The firm's strategy emphasizes securing majority ownership, thereby establishing a significant and definitive stake in its ventures. These investments are funded directly from Karnell's corporate balance sheet, enabling a long-term, perpetual ownership model without predetermined exit strategies. The main office for Karnell Group AB (publ) is located in Stockholm, Sweden, supplemented by a presence in Helsinki, Finland.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is 'expensive' compared to its peers. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, of fair value on EV/EBITDA, trading