KAROOOOO LTD (KARO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:KARO - SGXZ19450089 - Common Stock
42.9128 USD
-0.07 (-0.16%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KARO. KARO was compared to 281 industry peers in the Software industry. KARO scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KARO is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KARO was profitable.
In the past 5 years KARO has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years KARO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KARO's Return On Assets of 19.60% is amongst the best of the industry. KARO outperforms 94.31% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 31.09%, KARO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.17% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KARO (27.00%) is better than 95.37% of its industry peers.
KARO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 23.04%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.08%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (27.00%) for KARO is above the 3 year average (23.04%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
The Profit Margin of KARO (19.91%) is better than 83.99% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KARO has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 28.37%, KARO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.53% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KARO has declined.
The Gross Margin of KARO (69.26%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KARO has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
KARO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
KARO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
KARO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KARO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KARO has an Altman-Z score of 8.04. This indicates that KARO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KARO has a Altman-Z score of 8.04. This is amongst the best in the industry. KARO outperforms 83.27% 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 in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.04 |
ROIC/WACC2.37
WACC11.4%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.14 indicates that KARO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.14, KARO is doing worse than 66.55% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.14 indicates that KARO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KARO has a Quick ratio of 1.14. This is in the lower half of the industry: KARO underperforms 65.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KARO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 21.35%, which is quite impressive.
KARO shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.86% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 14.75% in the past year. This is quite good.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, KARO will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.32% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KARO will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.84% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.27%
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y13.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year19.78%
Revenue Next 2Y17.85%
Revenue Next 3Y17.83%
Revenue Next 5Y13.84%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.78, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KARO.
71.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KARO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.56, KARO is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.17, KARO is valued on the expensive side.
72.95% 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 (34.62), we can say KARO is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KARO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KARO does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
KARO has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KARO's earnings are expected to grow with 13.32% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)4.13
PEG (5Y)1.37
EPS Next 2Y9.86%
EPS Next 3Y13.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.77%, KARO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 42.44, KARO pays a better dividend. On top of this KARO pays more dividend than 95.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KARO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.77% |
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 3Y13.32%
NASDAQ:KARO (11/18/2025, 11:28:00 AM)
42.9128
-0.07 (-0.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners15.27%
Inst Owner Change-2.72%
Ins Owners79.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.33B
Revenue(TTM)5.00B
Net Income(TTM)995.58M
Analysts83.33
Price Target60.79 (41.66%)
Short Float %0.83%
Short Ratio0.97
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.77% |
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)-1.65%
PT rev (3m)2.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.17 | ||
| P/S | 4.53 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 7.07 | ||
| P/tB | 9.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.78 |
EPS(TTM)1.97
EY4.59%
EPS(NY)2.24
Fwd EY5.22%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS9.48
BVpS6.07
TBVpS4.65
PEG (NY)4.13
PEG (5Y)1.37
Graham Number16.4
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 | 8.04 |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC11.4%
ROIC/WACC2.37
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 3Y13.32%
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 3Y17.83%
Revenue Next 5Y13.84%
EBIT growth 1Y20.92%
EBIT growth 3Y23.36%
EBIT growth 5Y15.85%
EBIT Next Year81.14%
EBIT Next 3Y35.86%
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.