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Klarna Group KLAR

United KingdomFinancial Services · Credit ServicesUSD
2.6AI score
Rank 2,104 of 2,130
better than 1% of companies
13.25USD
▼ 65.8% in one year
KLAR MSCI World +22.1%
Average analyst target
19.54 USD (+47.5%)
21 analysts
52-wk low 12.06High 44.75
📈 Chart on TradingView ↗(affiliate link)Analysis of 08/10/2026

What does it do?

Klarna Group plc is a Swedish fintech company offering digital payment services and consumer credit, primarily through its 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) model, which allows consumers to split payments at online and physical stores.

Key points

from its scores
  • ✓Strong growth9.2
  • ✕Fragile balance sheet0.0
  • ✕Poor share-price trend0.3
  • ✕Little competitive advantage1.1

AI analysis

bottom line, main risk, context and news
Bottom line

The stock is in a consolidation phase and requires evidence of margin improvement before considering an entry.

Klarna shows very strong revenue growth (26.60%), but its profitability is poor (ROE -4.29%, net margin -3.52%) and its valuation is moderate (forward P/E 16.60). Momentum is very negative (-64.35%), reflecting market skepticism about its ability to achieve sustainable profitability in a rising rate environment.

⚠ Main risk

The main risk is Klarna's inability to convert its rapid revenue growth into sustainable profits, compounded by regulatory pressure on the BNPL sector and tighter financial conditions in Europe.

Context and risks

Klarna operates in the consumer credit sector, an area under regulatory scrutiny in the UK and EU, with emerging rules on 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) loans that could affect its business model. Domicile in the UK adds moderate governance risk, although the company is publicly listed with reasonable transparency standards.

Is Klarna Group stock cheap or expensive?

at the analysis date
In line with its sector

On Price / book, it trades in line with the Financial Services median (within 15%).

MultipleCompanySectorDifference
Price / book2.11.9+11%
Price / sales1.23.5−64%

Sector: median of the 351 Financial Services companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.

Valuation score: 3.1 out of 10 (median for Financial Services: 5.2).

Average analyst target: 19.54 USD, +47.5% versus the price.

Indicative fair value · USD
Cash flow (DCF)37.04▲ +180% vs price
Price13.25at the analysis date

Classic formulas with standard assumptions (5.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.

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Score by category

0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measures
Financial healthiPoor0.0Financial Services median: 5.5
Quality / MoatiPoor1.1Financial Services median: 8.8
ValuationiPoor3.1Financial Services median: 5.2
GrowthiExcellent9.2Financial Services median: 6.9
DividendiPoor1.4Financial Services median: 6.3
MomentumiPoor0.3Financial Services median: 6.2
Risk & ContextiWeak4.7Financial Services median: 7.0
Financial Services median7 or more 5 to 7 under 5

Key metrics

at the analysis date · compared with the Financial Services median
EV / EBITDAi
−109.3
Financial Services: 10.1below
ROEi
−4.3%
Financial Services: 13.8%below
Operating margini
3.0%
Financial Services: 39.0%below
Net debt / EBITDAi
153.10
Financial Services: 0.31above
Revenue growthi
+26.6%
Financial Services: +10.5%above
Dividend yieldi
0.0%
Financial Services: 2.6%below

Valuation

Forward P/E
16.6
EV / EBITDA
−109.3
Price / book
2.1
Price / sales
1.2
PEG
0.08
Market cap
5.0B USD
Enterprise value
2.2B USD

Profitability

ROE
−4.3%
ROA
−0.1%
ROIC (approx.)
2.9%
Gross margin
36.8%
Operating margin
3.0%
Net margin
−3.5%
Free cash flow
798.4M USD
FCF yield
15.9%

Solvency

Total debt
1.8B USD
Net debt
−3.1B USD
Cash
4.8B USD
EBITDA
−20.0M USD
Net debt / EBITDA
153.10
Debt / equity
65.72
Current ratio
23.15
Quick ratio
22.34

Growth

Revenue growth
+26.6%
EPS (TTM)
−0.52 USD
EPS (forward)
0.80 USD

Dividend

Dividend yield
0.0%
Payout
0.0%

Risk and market

Analyst consensus
Buy (21)
Target price
19.54 USD
52-week range
12.06 – 44.75

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Frequently asked questions about Klarna Group

Is Klarna Group stock cheap or expensive?

On Price / book, it trades in line with the Financial Services median (within 15%). Valuation score: 3.1 out of 10 (median for Financial Services: 5.2). Average analyst target: 19.54 USD, +47.5% versus the price. This is not investment advice.

What score does Klarna Group get on MeridIAn Screener?

It scores 2.6 out of 10, rank 2,104 of 2,130 (better than 1% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Growth (9.2) and its weakest, Financial health (0.0). Analysis of 08/10/2026.

How much is Klarna Group worth on the stock market?

Its market capitalisation is 5.0B USD.

Does Klarna Group pay a dividend?

It pays no dividend, or almost none.

How has Klarna Group stock performed over the last year?

It has fallen 65.8% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 12.06 and 44.75 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What do analysts think of Klarna Group?

21 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 19.54 USD (+47.5% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.