Karooooo Ltd. (KARO) Financial Ratios
7 years of historical data (2019–2025) · Technology · Software - Application
EV/EBITDA
↑
12.31
↑+3943% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.30
30Y Low0.0·High0.5
P/FCF
↓
28.03
↑+648% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.75
30Y Low1.3·High9.7
P/B Ratio
↓
8.00
↑+2121% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.36
30Y Low0.3·High0.5
ROE
↑
29.5%
↓+13% vs avg
5yr avg: 26.2%
30Y Low23%·High30%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
0.35
+0% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.35
30Y Low0.1·High1.0
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
KARO Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Karooooo Ltd. trades at 28.3x earnings, 1790% above its 5-year average of 1.5x, sitting at the 100th percentile of its historical range. This is roughly in line with the Technology sector median P/E of 27.7x. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 28.0x P/FCF, 648% above the 5-year average of 3.7x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.6B | $1.4B | $774M | $786M | $975M | — | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $1.6B | $1.1B | $582M | $8M | $467M | — | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 28.28 | 1.52 | 1.03 | 1.32 | 2.12 | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 5.70 | 0.31 | 0.18 | 0.22 | 0.36 | — | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 8.00 | 0.43 | 0.26 | 0.29 | 0.46 | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | 28.03 | 1.51 | 9.65 | 1.32 | 2.52 | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 13.21 | 0.71 | 0.80 | 0.64 | 1.02 | — | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
KARO EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Karooooo Ltd.'s enterprise value stands at 12.3x EBITDA, 3943% above its 5-year average of 0.3x. The Technology sector median is 17.5x, placing the stock at a 29% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.24 | 0.14 | 0.00 | 0.17 | — | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.31 | 0.52 | 0.33 | 0.01 | 0.37 | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 19.60 | 0.83 | 0.54 | 0.01 | 0.67 | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 1.16 | 7.26 | 0.01 | 1.21 | — | — | — |
KARO Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Karooooo Ltd. earns an operating margin of 28.7%. Operating margins have expanded from 25.1% to 28.7% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 29.5% indicates solid capital efficiency. ROIC of 34.4% represents excellent returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 70.1% | 70.1% | 64.0% | 64.8% | 66.4% | 70.7% | 70.4% | 71.4% |
| Operating Margin | 28.7% | 28.7% | 24.8% | 25.1% | 25.5% | 31.6% | 32.4% | 29.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 20.2% | 20.2% | 17.9% | 17.0% | 16.4% | 13.9% | 14.9% | 11.0% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 29.5% | 29.5% | 26.6% | 24.9% | 26.5% | 23.3% | 30.0% | 23.1% |
| ROA | 19.7% | 19.7% | 18.8% | 17.7% | 15.3% | 12.3% | 18.3% | 12.6% |
| ROIC | 34.4% | 34.4% | 33.4% | 37.6% | 27.7% | 29.2% | 42.8% | 33.7% |
| ROCE | 37.6% | 37.6% | 33.2% | 32.9% | 36.1% | 45.5% | 51.7% | 44.2% |
KARO Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Karooooo Ltd. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.3x, which is very conservative (88% below the sector average of 2.9x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $1.0B exceeds total debt of $728M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 25.3x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.80 | 0.11 | 0.43 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.15 | 0.12 | 0.17 | 0.96 | 0.13 | 0.45 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.10 | -0.06 | -0.29 | -0.24 | 0.72 | -0.01 | 0.36 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.15 | -0.15 | -0.11 | -0.52 | -0.40 | 0.86 | -0.02 | 0.39 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.34 | -2.40 | -1.31 | -1.31 | 2.18 | -0.03 | 5.84 |
| Interest Coverage | 25.30 | 25.30 | 64.69 | 87.36 | 56.70 | 69.99 | 39.46 | 16.30 |
Net cash position: cash ($1.0B) exceeds total debt ($728M)
KARO Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.14x means Karooooo Ltd. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has declined from 1.85x to 1.14x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.55 | 1.85 | 1.79 | 0.93 | 1.39 | 1.30 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.55 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 0.93 | 1.02 | 0.74 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.49 | 1.22 | 1.17 | 0.69 | 0.36 | 0.14 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.90 | 0.98 | 0.94 | 0.90 | 0.72 | 1.13 | 1.15 |
| Inventory Turnover | 354.98 | 354.98 | 231.89 | 15.73 | 37.00 | — | 4.09 | 2.44 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 38.05 | 35.70 | 36.34 | 42.26 | 50.48 | 43.26 | 41.85 |
KARO Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Karooooo Ltd. returns 2.4% to shareholders annually — split between a 2.4% dividend yield and 0.0% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 67.8% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 3.5% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.4% | 44.7% | 65.8% | 45.9% | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 67.8% | 67.8% | 67.7% | 60.4% | — | 85.6% | 18.1% | 79.8% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.5% | 65.8% | 97.2% | 75.9% | 47.2% | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 3.6% | 66.4% | 10.4% | 75.7% | 39.8% | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.4% | 44.9% | 68.9% | 45.9% | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $31M | $31M | $31M | $31M | $22M | $22M | $20M |
Peer Comparison
Compare KARO with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 KAROYou | $2B | 28.3 | 12.3 | 28.0 | 70.1% | 28.7% | 29.5% | 34.4% | 0.3 |
 IOT | $8B | -1505.5 | — | 39.2 | 76.7% | -3.2% | -0.7% | -3.8% | — |
 GEOS | $110M | -11.2 | — | — | 29.7% | -10.2% | -7.5% | -7.4% | — |
 SPNS | $2B | 33.7 | 22.1 | 33.6 | 45.0% | 16.8% | 15.5% | 17.4% | 0.6 |
 TRMB | $15B | 35.3 | 20.1 | 110.0 | 68.3% | 16.9% | 7.3% | 6.8% | 1.8 |
 MNRO | $523M | -79.2 | 9.4 | 5.0 | 34.9% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 4.8 |
 AIOT | $463M | -7.9 | 44.2 | — | 53.7% | -7.1% | -17.7% | -4.3% | 18.1 |
 QCOM | $214B | 40.4 | 15.9 | 16.7 | 55.4% | 27.9% | 23.3% | 29.1% | 1.2 |
 GOOG | $4.8T | 36.6 | 32.0 | 65.3 | 59.7% | 32.1% | 35.7% | 25.1% | 0.4 |
 AMZN | $2.9T | 37.8 | 20.5 | 379.0 | 50.3% | 11.2% | 22.3% | 14.7% | 1.0 |
 CSCO | $365B | 36.1 | 26.3 | 27.5 | 64.9% | 20.8% | 22.1% | 13.0% | 2.0 |
| Technology Median | — | 27.7 | 17.5 | 19.2 | 48.5% | -0.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.9 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KARO stock.
What is Karooooo Ltd.'s P/E ratio?
Karooooo Ltd.'s current P/E ratio is 28.3x. The historical average is 1.5x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
What is Karooooo Ltd.'s EV/EBITDA?
Karooooo Ltd.'s current EV/EBITDA is 12.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 0.3x.
What is Karooooo Ltd.'s ROE?
Karooooo Ltd.'s return on equity (ROE) is 29.5%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 26.3%.
Is KARO stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Karooooo Ltd. is trading at a P/E of 28.3x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Karooooo Ltd.'s dividend yield?
Karooooo Ltd.'s current dividend yield is 2.40% with a payout ratio of 67.8%.
What are Karooooo Ltd.'s profit margins?
Karooooo Ltd. has 70.1% gross margin and 28.7% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
How much debt does Karooooo Ltd. have?
Karooooo Ltd.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.3x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.