Karooooo (JSE:KRO) Research & Development: R261 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


JSE:KRO Karooooo Ltd JSE:KRO
95 GF Score
Price R800.00
GF Value R910.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Karooooo Research & Development?

Karooooo JSE:KRO +0.25% 95 Research & Development is R261 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:KRO with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of R910.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Karooooo's Research & Development for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was R75 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R261 Mil.

Karooooo  (JSE:KRO) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Karooooo Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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 Research & Development Chart

Karooooo Annual Data
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Research & Development
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Karooooo Quarterly Data
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Karooooo Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R261 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of R261 Mil mean?
Karooooo (JSE:KRO) has a Research & Development of R261 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Karooooo and its competitors.
Is Karooooo's Research & Development too high?
Karooooo's current Research & Development is R261 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to BLKB and CXM?
Karooooo's Research & Development of R261 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Karooooo and its competitors. Karooooo's current Research & Development is R261 Mil. 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 R910.62, compared to a current price of R800.00 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is R261 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karooooo (JSE:KRO), the current Research & Development is R261 Mil 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 R800.00 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R910.62. GuruFocus considers Karooooo to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:KRO:

  • Research & Development: R261 Mil
  • GF Value™: R910.62 vs. price of R800.00 (12.1% 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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