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Karooooo Ltd. (KARO)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
SGXZ19450089
IPO Date
Apr 1, 2021

Highlights

Market Cap
$1.54B
Enterprise Value
$2.19B
EPS (TTM)
$33.06
PE Ratio
1.51
PEG Ratio
0.07
Total Revenue (TTM)
$5.24B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$3.64B
EBITDA (TTM)
$2.22B
Year Range
$35.88 - $63.36
Target Price
$60.00
ROA (TTM)
19.59%
ROE (TTM)
32.10%

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Karooooo Ltd.

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Karooooo Ltd., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Karooooo Ltd. (KARO) has returned 9.54% so far this year and 20.30% over the past 12 months.


Karooooo Ltd.

1D
5.21%
1M
5.55%
YTD
9.54%
6M
-12.75%
1Y
20.30%
3Y*
33.02%
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 1, 2021, KARO's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.45%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Jul 2024 with a return of +33.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2025 at -22.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, KARO closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 26, 2024 with a return of +20.6%, while the worst single day was Jun 12, 2025 at -19.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202610.00%-5.65%5.55%9.54%
20252.24%-1.93%-6.03%0.16%30.25%-11.75%-6.66%18.25%8.48%-21.95%1.01%1.04%3.48%
20241.03%1.10%0.97%15.96%-1.10%1.95%33.04%1.22%3.50%0.93%12.00%0.78%91.47%
20238.58%0.40%-8.66%0.34%-3.69%8.08%7.91%-4.20%-17.69%20.54%4.17%-2.80%8.00%
2022-13.45%-10.75%-5.87%0.16%-15.15%-14.68%24.65%-4.57%-4.76%5.10%1.96%-8.59%-41.49%
202114.47%-5.01%-0.57%3.29%-17.10%-6.20%19.24%-6.25%23.58%19.98%

Benchmark Metrics

Karooooo Ltd. has an annualized alpha of 17.97%, beta of 0.78, and R² of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 05, 2021.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (85.41%) than losses (83.09%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • R² of 0.06 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
17.97%
Beta
0.78
0.06
Upside Capture
85.41%
Downside Capture
83.09%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

KARO ranks 54 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


KARO Risk / Return Rank: 5454
Overall Rank
KARO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5555
Sharpe Ratio Rank
KARO Sortino Ratio Rank: 5151
Sortino Ratio Rank
KARO Omega Ratio Rank: 5454
Omega Ratio Rank
KARO Calmar Ratio Rank: 5555
Calmar Ratio Rank
KARO Martin Ratio Rank: 5151
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Karooooo Ltd. (KARO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


KAROBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.40

0.90

-0.49

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.89

1.39

-0.49

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.13

1.21

-0.08

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.62

1.40

-0.78

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.98

6.61

-5.63

Explore KARO risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Karooooo Ltd. provided a 2.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.25 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.


2.40%2.60%2.80%3.00%3.20%3.40%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.202022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022
Dividend$1.25$1.25$1.08$0.85$0.60

Dividend yield

2.51%2.75%2.39%3.50%2.58%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Karooooo Ltd.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.25$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.25
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.08$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.08
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.85$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.85
2022$0.60$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.60

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Karooooo Ltd.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Karooooo Ltd. was 52.12%, occurring on Oct 3, 2023. Recovery took 207 trading sessions.

The current Karooooo Ltd. drawdown is 18.90%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-52.12%Apr 29, 2021612Oct 3, 2023207Jul 31, 2024819
-32.31%Jun 4, 2025119Nov 20, 2025
-26.2%Jan 10, 202561Apr 8, 202526May 15, 202587
-20.28%Apr 8, 20213Apr 12, 20219Apr 23, 202112
-16.18%Oct 15, 202423Nov 14, 202412Dec 3, 202435

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Karooooo Ltd. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Karooooo Ltd. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for KARO, comparing it with other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, KARO has a P/E ratio of 1.5. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for KARO compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. KARO currently has a PEG ratio of 0.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for KARO relative to other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, KARO has a P/S ratio of 0.3. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for KARO in comparison with other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, KARO has a P/B value of 0.5. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items