KaroooooJSE:KRO +2.69%95 Gross Margin % is 66.25% as of Feb. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 69.05. GuruFocus rates JSE:KRO with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of R947.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,681 Software companies, Karooooo ranks better than 77.81% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Karooooo's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R960 Mil. Karooooo's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R1,448 Mil. Therefore, Karooooo's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 66.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karooooo's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:KRO'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.98 Med: 69.05 Max: 71.37
Current: 67.93
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Karooooo was 71.37%. The lowest was 63.98%. And the median was 69.05%.
JSE:KRO's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 77.81% of 2681
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs JSE:KRO: 67.93
Karooooo had a gross margin of 66.25% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Karooooo was -0.10% per year.
Karooooo (JSE:KRO) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Karooooo had a gross margin of 66.25% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Karooooo Gross Margin % Related Terms
Karooooo Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karooooo's Gross Margin % 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 BLKB, CXM, BVC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Karooooo's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Karooooo's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karooooo's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Karooooo (JSE:KRO) has a Gross Margin % of 66.25% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Karooooo and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 69.05. Over the past decade, Karooooo's Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.98 to 71.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Karooooo ranks #595 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Karooooo's Gross Margin % too high?
Karooooo's current Gross Margin % of 66.25% is near median its 10-year median of 69.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.98 to a high of 71.37. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Karooooo's value of 66.25% is 63.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karooooo ranks #595 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Karooooo has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karooooo's Gross Margin % compare to BLKB and CXM?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Karooooo ranks #595 out of 2681 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Karooooo in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Karooooo's value of 66.25% is 63.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Karooooo's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.98 to 71.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.05 vs. the industry median of 40.45, 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 Gross Margin % for a Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.45, based on 2,681 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Karooooo's current Gross Margin % of 66.25% is 63.8% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Karooooo and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karooooo's current Gross Margin % is 66.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 69.05. 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 Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R947.11, compared to a current price of R821.54 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 66.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 69.05 and 63.8% above the Software industry median of 40.45. Karooooo's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karooooo (JSE:KRO), the current Gross Margin % is 66.25% as of Feb. 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of R821.54 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R947.11.
GuruFocus considers Karooooo to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:KRO:
Gross Margin %: 66.25% (near median its 10-year median of 69.05)
GF Value™: R947.11 vs. price of R821.54 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.8% above the Software median (#595 of 2681)
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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