Karooooo (JSE:KRO) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


JSE:KRO Karooooo Ltd JSE:KRO
95 GF Score
Price R850.00
GF Value R918.73
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Karooooo Moat Score?

Karooooo JSE:KRO +2.41% 95 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:KRO with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of R918.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,844 Software companies, Karooooo ranks better than 97.89% on this metric.

Karooooo has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Karooooo has Narrow Moat: Karooooo Ltd has a strong market position with significant customer switching costs and a robust distribution network. The company shows consistent innovation but faces competition that limits its pricing power.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Karooooo might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Karooooo  (JSE:KRO) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Karooooo Moat Score Related Terms

JSE:KRO vs BVC, ASAN, EVCM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Karooooo's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Karooooo's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Karooooo's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Karooooo (JSE:KRO) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Karooooo ranks #60 out of 2844 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Karooooo's Moat Score too high?
Karooooo's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Karooooo ranks #60 out of 2844 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 Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karooooo's Moat Score compare to BVC and ASAN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Karooooo ranks #60 out of 2844 companies for Moat Score. This places Karooooo in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Software company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Software industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Karooooo's current Moat Score is 6. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R918.73, compared to a current price of R850.00 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karooooo (JSE:KRO), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 03, 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 R850.00 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R918.73. GuruFocus considers Karooooo to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:KRO:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: R918.73 vs. price of R850.00 (7.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges KARO:USA
Address 1 Harbourfront Avenue, Keppel Bay Tower No. 14-07, Singapore, SGP, 098632
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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