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KaroooooJSE:KRO -6.47%91 EV-to-EBITDA is 21.52 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 17.90. GuruFocus rates JSE:KRO with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of R948.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,959 Software companies, Karooooo ranks worse than 74.48% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Karooooo's enterprise value is R32,135 Mil.
Karooooo's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was R1,494 Mil. Therefore, Karooooo's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 21.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karooooo's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:KRO'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.68 Med: 17.9 Max: 26.78
Current: 22.08
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Karooooo was 26.78. The lowest was 9.68. And the median was 17.90.
JSE:KRO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 74.48% of 1959
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.6
vs JSE:KRO: 22.08
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Karooooo's share price for today is R1019.50.
Karooooo's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R33.150.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Karooooo's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
JSE:KRO vs VERX, EVCM, NCNO: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Karooooo's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Karooooo EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Karooooo's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karooooo's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Karooooo's current Enterprise Value is R32,135 Mil.
Karooooo's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R1,494 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Karooooo (JSE:KRO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 21.52 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Karooooo. This is 20% above median its historical median of 17.90. Over the past decade, Karooooo's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.68 to 26.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Karooooo ranks #1459 out of 1959 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 74.5%.
Is Karooooo's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Karooooo's current EV-to-EBITDA of 21.52 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 17.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.68 to a high of 26.78. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.60. Karooooo's value of 21.52 is 103% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karooooo ranks #1459 out of 1959 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Karooooo has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karooooo's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VERX and EVCM?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Karooooo ranks #1459 out of 1959 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Karooooo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.60. Karooooo's value of 21.52 is 103% above this benchmark. Historically, Karooooo's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.68 to 26.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.90 vs. the industry median of 10.60, Karooooo has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.60, based on 1,959 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Karooooo's current EV-to-EBITDA of 21.52 is 103% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Karooooo. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karooooo's current EV-to-EBITDA is 21.52, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 17.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karooooo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karooooo (JSE:KRO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R948.39, compared to a current price of R1,019.50 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 21.52, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 17.90 and 103% above the Software industry median of 10.60. Karooooo's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karooooo (JSE:KRO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 21.52 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Karooooo (JSE:KRO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karooooo stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R1,019.50 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R948.39.
GuruFocus considers Karooooo to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:KRO:
EV-to-EBITDA: 21.52 (20% above median its 10-year median of 17.90)
GF Value™: R948.39 vs. price of R1,019.50 (7.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 103% above the Software median (#1459 of 1959)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:KRO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karooooo Ltd is a provider of an operational intelligence platform. Through its cloud platform, the company enables fleet and asset management, fuel management, workforce management, logistics, safety, including AI-assisted video safety, compliance, risk, and environmental impact management. Its segments are: Cartrack, which generates the majority of revenue, provides an operational intelligence platform that maximizes the value of transportation, operations, and workflow data through insightful real-time data analytics to connected vehicles and equipment, and Karooooo Logistics provides a software application enabling the management of last-mile B2B delivery and general operational logistics (Delivery-as-a-Service or DaaS). It generates the majority of its revenue from South Africa.
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