Karooooo Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 4/6
Karooooo has a total shareholder equity of ZAR3.2B and total debt of ZAR347.0M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 10.7%. Its total assets and total liabilities are ZAR5.2B and ZAR2.0B respectively. Karooooo's EBIT is ZAR1.5B making its interest coverage ratio 45.5. It has cash and short-term investments of ZAR575.3M.
Key information
10.72%
Debt to equity ratio
R346.98m
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 45.5x |
| Cash | R575.28m |
| Equity | R3.24b |
| Total liabilities | R1.98b |
| Total assets | R5.22b |
Recent financial health updates
Analysis Article • Dec 23
We Think Karooooo (NASDAQ:KARO) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Apr 24
These 4 Measures Indicate That Karooooo (NASDAQ:KARO) Is Using Debt Safely
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jan 01
These 4 Measures Indicate That Karooooo (NASDAQ:KARO) Is Using Debt Safely
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Apr 10
Is Karooooo (NASDAQ:KARO) A Risky Investment?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 04
KARO: Underpenetrated Fleet Markets Will Support Future Global Expansion
Karooooo's analyst price target has been set at $62, with analysts highlighting its global fleet management footprint, exposure to underpenetrated markets, and expanding product suite in areas such as AI cameras, asset tracking tags, and logistics as key supports for this view. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts frame the $62 price target as grounded in Karooooo's role as a global fleet management vendor with established positions in South Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe.Analysis Article • Apr 19
What Does Karooooo Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:KARO) Share Price Indicate?
While Karooooo Ltd. ( NASDAQ:KARO ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from...Narrative Update • Apr 19
KARO: Underpenetrated Fleet Markets And New Offerings Will Support Future Expansion
Narrative Update on Karooooo The analyst price target for Karooooo has shifted to $62, with analysts pointing to steady expectations around fair value alongside updated views on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. These views are supported by recent research highlighting the company’s global fleet management footprint, underpenetrated markets and newer products such as AI cameras, asset tracking tags and logistics solutions.
Narrative Update • Apr 05
KARO: Future Upside Will Depend On Underpenetrated Markets And Product Expansion
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Karooooo to $60.54, reflecting updated views on the company’s growth potential in underpenetrated markets and its expanding product set, including AI cameras and asset tracking solutions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research highlights a split view on Karooooo.Narrative Update • Mar 22
KARO: Future Upside Will Rely On Underpenetrated Markets Execution
The analyst price target for Karooooo has shifted slightly to $60.54, with analysts pointing to expectations for mid-teens revenue growth, a modestly higher assumed P/E multiple, and supportive views on underpenetrated markets and new product offerings as key drivers behind the updated valuation framework. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Karooooo highlights a mix of supportive and cautious views.Narrative Update • Mar 08
KARO: Underpenetrated Fleet Markets Will Support Future Mid Teens Expansion
Narrative Update: Karooooo Analysts have fine tuned their assumptions for Karooooo, keeping fair value broadly unchanged around $66.27 while reflecting slightly higher discount rates, modestly stronger revenue growth expectations, stable profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple, supported by recent research citing underpenetrated markets and new product rollouts in areas like AI cameras, asset tracking tags, and logistics as key drivers for mid teens growth. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Karooooo highlights a generally constructive tone around the business model and growth outlook.Narrative Update • Feb 21
KARO: Global Fleet Scale And New Products Will Support Stronger Medium Term Earnings
Narrative Update on Karooooo Analysts now see fair value for Karooooo at about $66, up from roughly $63. The revised price target reflects a slightly higher discount rate and future P/E assumptions, offset by modest tweaks to revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and is supported by recent research highlighting the company’s global fleet management position and product pipeline.Narrative Update • Feb 07
KARO: Future Upside Will Depend On Execution Against Tighter Assumptions
Analysts have trimmed their 12 month price target on Karooooo by about $2, pointing to modestly adjusted assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E as the key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts describe the roughly $2 trim to the 12 month price target as a reflection of more cautious assumptions rather than a wholesale change in their view of Karooooo.Narrative Update • Jan 24
KARO: Higher Fair Value Will Rely On Execution Against Tighter Assumptions
Analysts have revised their Karooooo fair value estimate from about $42.91 to $60.13, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples after recent research commentary, including the latest price target adjustment from Freedom Capital. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have reacted to the recent research commentary by trimming their expectations, including a price target cut of $2 that fed into the revised fair value estimate of $60.13.Narrative Update • Jan 09
KARO: Reaffirmed 2026 Guidance Will Support Stronger Medium Term Earnings Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Karooooo slightly higher to reflect a fair value of $63.14. They cite small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth outlook and assumed future P/E multiple as the key drivers of this refined view.Analysis Article • Jan 04
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Karooooo Ltd. (NASDAQ:KARO)?
While Karooooo Ltd. ( NASDAQ:KARO ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from...Narrative Update • Dec 26
KARO: Reaffirmed 2026 Guidance Will Support Stronger Medium Term Earnings Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target for Karooooo slightly higher to approximately $63.14 per share from about $63.08, citing marginally stronger projected revenue growth that more than offsets a modestly lower future earnings multiple. What's in the News Reaffirmed 2026 guidance for Cartrack subscription revenue between ZAR 4,700 million and ZAR 4,900 million, implying 16% to 21% growth (company guidance) Maintained 2026 target operating profit margin for Cartrack in the 26% to 31% range, signaling confidence in profitability despite growth investments (company guidance) Confirmed 2026 adjusted earnings per share outlook for Karooooo between ZAR 32.50 and ZAR 35.50, a non-IFRS measure used for longer term performance tracking (company guidance) Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has risen slightly to $63.14 per share from $63.08 per share, reflecting a marginally more optimistic outlook.Analysis Article • Dec 23
We Think Karooooo (NASDAQ:KARO) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Narrative Update • Dec 12
KARO: Index Inclusion Will Support Stronger Medium Term Earnings Outlook
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Karooooo by about 7 percent to approximately $63, citing a slightly higher long term valuation multiple. This more than offsets marginally lower assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins.Analysis Article • Nov 28
Karooooo Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:KARO) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
Karooooo Ltd.'s ( NASDAQ:KARO ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 24x might make it look like a sell right now...Analysis Article • Oct 18
Karooooo Ltd. (NASDAQ:KARO) Second-Quarter Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Karooooo Ltd. ( NASDAQ:KARO ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with its...Seeking Alpha • Sep 24
Karooooo: Scaling Beyond South Africa's Moat
Summary Karooooo leads South African fleet management with sticky subscription revenue, strong margins, and robust operating leverage, but returns have plateaued. Karooooo outperforms peers in profitability, balance sheet strength, and earnings consistency, yet has not achieved margin expansion or improved capital efficiency. The investment case depends on the company replicating its South African moat internationally and delivering tangible gains in operating and capital efficiency. With no margin of safety at current prices and efficiency gains unproven, Karooooo is not a long-term value investment opportunity at this time. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 13
Karooooo Ltd. (NASDAQ:KARO) Shares Could Be 20% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights The projected fair value for Karooooo is US$45.55 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Karooooo is...
Narrative Update • Aug 27
Southeast Asia And Europe Will Unlock Digital Fleet Upside
Karooooo’s consensus price target has increased to $60.54, reflecting stronger revenue forecasts and analyst confidence in its vertically integrated telematics model and exceptional customer retention. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight Karooooo’s vertically integrated telematics model, which spans installation to post-sale servicing, resulting in high customer satisfaction and market share expansion.Analysis Article • Aug 04
Karooooo's (NASDAQ:KARO) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
The board of Karooooo Ltd. ( NASDAQ:KARO ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ZAR1.25 on the 22nd of...Analysis Article • Jul 09
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Karooooo Ltd. (NASDAQ:KARO)?
While Karooooo Ltd. ( NASDAQ:KARO ) might not have the largest market cap around , it led the NASDAQCM gainers with a...Analysis Article • May 17
Karooooo Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:KARO) Shares Climb 39% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up
Karooooo Ltd. ( NASDAQ:KARO ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting...Analysis Article • Apr 24
These 4 Measures Indicate That Karooooo (NASDAQ:KARO) Is Using Debt Safely
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Mar 22
Karooooo Ltd. (NASDAQ:KARO) Shares Could Be 26% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights The projected fair value for Karooooo is US$34.32 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...Analysis Article • Mar 04
With EPS Growth And More, Karooooo (NASDAQ:KARO) Makes An Interesting Case
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Feb 16
Investor Optimism Abounds Karooooo Ltd. (NASDAQ:KARO) But Growth Is Lacking
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may...Seeking Alpha • Jan 16
Karooooo Ltd.'s Q3 Earnings Highlight SaaS Strength, But Valuation Stretches
Summary Karooooo Ltd.'s Cartrack unit thrives on subscription revenue, connecting 1.9 million vehicles and offering comprehensive SaaS services, enhancing operational efficiency and tackling fuel fraud. Despite strong subscriber growth and impressive profitability, Karooooo's high P/E ratio and revenue struggles in Southeast Asia warrant a “Hold” rating. Q3 earnings reveal a 15% revenue increase, with Cartrack's subscription revenue up 14% and adjusted EPS growing by 21%. Elevated valuation metrics suggest KARO overpricing, but expectations of sustained growth and robust customer retention provide some justification. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 01
These 4 Measures Indicate That Karooooo (NASDAQ:KARO) Is Using Debt Safely
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Nov 28
Is Now The Time To Put Karooooo (NASDAQ:KARO) On Your Watchlist?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
New Narrative • Nov 21
Expanding In Southeast Asia And Reinforcing Logistics Propel Company Growth And Innovation
Karooooo's investment in Southeast Asia and AI-driven innovations is expected to significantly increase subscriber and revenue growth through improved customer retention and operational performance.Analysis Article • Oct 31
Why You Should Care About Karooooo's (NASDAQ:KARO) Strong Returns On Capital
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Amongst other things...Analysis Article • Oct 17
US$44.44 - That's What Analysts Think Karooooo Ltd. (NASDAQ:KARO) Is Worth After These Results
Karooooo Ltd. ( NASDAQ:KARO ) came out with its second-quarter results last week, and we wanted to see how the business...Seeking Alpha • Oct 17
Karooooo: An Overlooked GARP Gem
Summary Karooooo Ltd. is a SaaS mobility company with promising growth attributes, driven by its Cartrack and Logistics services. Despite a Q2 revenue miss, Karooooo's subscription revenue grew by 17%, and its earnings per share surged 31% year-over-year, conveying an exponential trajectory. Karooooo's logistics segment looks like a hidden asset, complementing its mature Cartrack business, which benefits from vehicle safety demands in South Africa. Wall Street maintains positive sentiment with buy ratings and a $43.58 price target. Moreover, key valuation metrics point to a GARP opportunity. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 19
Karooooo Ltd. (NASDAQ:KARO) Shares Could Be 32% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Karooooo fair value estimate is US$55.34 Current share price...Analysis Article • Aug 01
There's Reason For Concern Over Karooooo Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:KARO) Massive 27% Price Jump
Karooooo Ltd. ( NASDAQ:KARO ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 27% gain in the last month alone...Analysis Article • Jun 25
Is It Time To Consider Buying Karooooo Ltd. (NASDAQ:KARO)?
Karooooo Ltd. ( NASDAQ:KARO ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of 31% in the...Analysis Article • Jun 12
With EPS Growth And More, Karooooo (NASDAQ:KARO) Makes An Interesting Case
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • May 22
Why Karooooo's (NASDAQ:KARO) Earnings Are Better Than They Seem
Shareholders appeared to be happy with Karooooo Ltd.'s ( NASDAQ:KARO ) solid earnings report last week. Looking deeper...Analysis Article • Apr 25
Investors Could Be Concerned With Karooooo's (NASDAQ:KARO) Returns On Capital
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'll want to see a proven...Analysis Article • Apr 10
Is Karooooo (NASDAQ:KARO) A Risky Investment?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Analysis Article • Feb 10
An Intrinsic Calculation For Karooooo Ltd. (NASDAQ:KARO) Suggests It's 37% Undervalued
Key Insights Karooooo's estimated fair value is US$37.17 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Karooooo's US$23.52...Analysis Article • Oct 07
Karooooo Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:KARO) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 52% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights Karooooo's estimated fair value is US$32.88 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Karooooo's US$21.58...Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: KARO's short term assets (ZAR1.3B) do not cover its short term liabilities (ZAR1.5B).
Long Term Liabilities: KARO's short term assets (ZAR1.3B) exceed its long term liabilities (ZAR470.5M).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: KARO has more cash than its total debt.
Reducing Debt: KARO's debt to equity ratio has increased from 3.9% to 10.7% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: KARO's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (497.4%).
Interest Coverage: KARO's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (45.5x coverage).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/11 15:10 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/11/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/02/28 |
Data Sources
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Analyst Sources
Karooooo Ltd. is covered by 9 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Daniel Bartus | BofA Global Research |
| Thomas Walkley | Canaccord Genuity |
| Sergey Glinyanov | Freedom Broker |