46.55 USD
-0.84 (-1.77%)
Overall KARO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KARO against 280 industry peers in the Software industry. KARO scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KARO is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KARO was profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KARO has been profitable.
In the past 5 years KARO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 19.60%, KARO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of KARO (31.09%) is better than 92.50% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KARO (27.00%) is better than 95.71% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KARO is significantly above the industry average of 10.98%.
The 3 year average ROIC (23.04%) for KARO is below the current ROIC(27.00%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.6% | ||
| ROE | 31.09% | ||
| ROIC | 27% |
ROA(3y)17.06%
ROA(5y)15.33%
ROE(3y)25.38%
ROE(5y)26.85%
ROIC(3y)23.04%
ROIC(5y)22.35%
1.3 Margins
KARO's Profit Margin of 19.91% is amongst the best of the industry. KARO outperforms 84.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KARO has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 28.37%, KARO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.79% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KARO has declined.
KARO has a Gross Margin (69.26%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KARO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.91% | ||
| GM | 69.26% |
OM growth 3Y4.12%
OM growth 5Y-2.36%
PM growth 3Y7.16%
PM growth 5Y6.2%
GM growth 3Y1.84%
GM growth 5Y-0.08%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KARO is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for KARO remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KARO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KARO is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.72 indicates that KARO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KARO's Altman-Z score of 8.72 is amongst the best of the industry. KARO outperforms 83.57% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that KARO is not too dependend on debt financing.
KARO has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.11) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.72 |
ROIC/WACC2.4
WACC11.27%
2.3 Liquidity
KARO has a Current Ratio of 1.14. This is a normal value and indicates that KARO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KARO's Current ratio of 1.14 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KARO is outperformed by 67.50% of its industry peers.
KARO has a Quick Ratio of 1.14. This is a normal value and indicates that KARO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.14, KARO is not doing good in the industry: 66.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.35% over the past year.
KARO shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.86% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KARO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 14.75% in the last year.
KARO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.35%
EPS 3Y25.35%
EPS 5Y15.86%
EPS Q2Q%7.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.75%
Revenue growth 3Y18.48%
Revenue growth 5Y18.66%
Sales Q2Q%21.43%
3.2 Future
KARO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.19% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, KARO will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.27%
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y14.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year19.78%
Revenue Next 2Y17.85%
Revenue Next 3Y17.18%
Revenue Next 5Y13.74%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.51, the valuation of KARO can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KARO is valued a bit cheaper than 70.36% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.54. KARO is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.63, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KARO.
72.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KARO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KARO to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.78), we can say KARO is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KARO is valued cheaper than 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of KARO may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KARO's earnings are expected to grow with 14.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)4.46
PEG (5Y)1.48
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y14.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KARO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.81%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
KARO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 36.93. KARO pays more dividend than 95.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, KARO pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
5.2 History
KARO has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y14.19%
NASDAQ:KARO (12/12/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
46.55
-0.84 (-1.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners15.12%
Inst Owner Change-4.45%
Ins Owners79.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.44B
Revenue(TTM)5.00B
Net Income(TTM)995.58M
Analysts83.33
Price Target60.79 (30.59%)
Short Float %1%
Short Ratio1.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
Yearly Dividend0.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.23%
Min EPS beat(2)0.14%
Max EPS beat(2)8.33%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.94%
Min EPS beat(4)0.14%
Max EPS beat(4)34.8%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)10.54%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.78%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)3.96%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.89%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.12%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.85%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.6%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.04%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.63 | ||
| P/S | 4.87 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 7.61 | ||
| P/tB | 9.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.75 |
EPS(TTM)1.98
EY4.25%
EPS(NY)2.26
Fwd EY4.85%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS9.55
BVpS6.12
TBVpS4.68
PEG (NY)4.46
PEG (5Y)1.48
Graham Number16.51
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.6% | ||
| ROE | 31.09% | ||
| ROCE | 39.1% | ||
| ROIC | 27% | ||
| ROICexc | 37.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 50.78% | ||
| OM | 28.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.91% | ||
| GM | 69.26% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)17.06%
ROA(5y)15.33%
ROE(3y)25.38%
ROE(5y)26.85%
ROIC(3y)23.04%
ROIC(5y)22.35%
ROICexc(3y)30.83%
ROICexc(5y)28.94%
ROICexgc(3y)42.14%
ROICexgc(5y)38.96%
ROCE(3y)32.31%
ROCE(5y)34.86%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.55%
OM growth 3Y4.12%
OM growth 5Y-2.36%
PM growth 3Y7.16%
PM growth 5Y6.2%
GM growth 3Y1.84%
GM growth 5Y-0.08%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.72 |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC11.27%
ROIC/WACC2.4
Cap/Depr(3y)123.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)119%
Cap/Sales(3y)21.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)21.63%
Profit Quality(3y)60.01%
Profit Quality(5y)76.94%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.35%
EPS 3Y25.35%
EPS 5Y15.86%
EPS Q2Q%7.21%
EPS Next Y5.27%
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y14.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.75%
Revenue growth 3Y18.48%
Revenue growth 5Y18.66%
Sales Q2Q%21.43%
Revenue Next Year19.78%
Revenue Next 2Y17.85%
Revenue Next 3Y17.18%
Revenue Next 5Y13.74%
EBIT growth 1Y20.92%
EBIT growth 3Y23.36%
EBIT growth 5Y15.85%
EBIT Next Year77.74%
EBIT Next 3Y35.83%
EBIT Next 5Y26.55%
FCF growth 1Y3001.29%
FCF growth 3Y36.47%
FCF growth 5Y12.24%
OCF growth 1Y102.43%
OCF growth 3Y27.55%
OCF growth 5Y16.49%
KAROOOOO LTD / KARO FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KARO stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KARO.
What is the valuation status of KAROOOOO LTD (KARO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KAROOOOO LTD (KARO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is KAROOOOO LTD (KARO) stock?
KAROOOOO LTD (KARO) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for KARO stock?
The financial health rating of KAROOOOO LTD (KARO) is 4 / 10.