Japan · Delayed Price · Currency is JPY Kao Corporation Statistics
Total Valuation
Kao Corporation has a market cap or net worth of JPY 3.13 trillion. The enterprise value is 3.07 trillion.
| Market Cap | 3.13T |
| Enterprise Value | 3.07T |
Important Dates
The next confirmed earnings date is Thursday, November 5, 2026.
| Earnings Date | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 29, 2026 |
Share Statistics
Kao Corporation has 904.76 million shares outstanding. The number of shares has decreased by -1.99% in one year.
| Current Share Class | 904.76M |
| Shares Outstanding | 904.76M |
| Shares Change (YoY) | -1.99% |
| Shares Change (QoQ) | +0.01% |
| Owned by Insiders (%) | 0.02% |
| Owned by Institutions (%) | 52.20% |
| Float | 747.45M |
Valuation Ratios
The trailing PE ratio is 23.11 and the forward PE ratio is 21.52. Kao Corporation's PEG ratio is 1.69.
| PE Ratio | 23.11 |
| Forward PE | 21.52 |
| PS Ratio | 1.78 |
| PB Ratio | 2.72 |
| P/TBV Ratio | 3.88 |
| P/FCF Ratio | 21.22 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 15.00 |
| PEG Ratio | 1.69 |
Enterprise Valuation
The stock's EV/EBITDA ratio is 11.95, with an EV/FCF ratio of 20.82.
| EV / Earnings | 22.53 |
| EV / Sales | 1.75 |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.95 |
| EV / EBIT | 15.53 |
| EV / FCF | 20.82 |
Financial Position
The company has a current ratio of 1.80, with a Debt / Equity ratio of 0.21.
| Current Ratio | 1.80 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
| Debt / Equity | 0.21 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.94 |
| Debt / FCF | 1.61 |
| Interest Coverage | 51.22 |
Financial Efficiency
Return on equity (ROE) is 12.32% and return on invested capital (ROIC) is 12.82%.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 12.32% |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 6.56% |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 12.82% |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 14.09% |
| Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) | 5.01% |
| Revenue Per Employee | 55.58M |
| Profits Per Employee | 4.32M |
| Employee Count | 31,514 |
| Asset Turnover | 0.95 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.46 |
Taxes
In the past 12 months, Kao Corporation has paid 58.05 billion in taxes.
| Income Tax | 58.05B |
| Effective Tax Rate | 29.71% |
Stock Price Statistics
The stock price has increased by +2.08% in the last 52 weeks. The beta is 0.19, so Kao Corporation's price volatility has been lower than the market average.
| Beta (5Y) | 0.19 |
| 52-Week Price Change | +2.08% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 3,427.62 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 3,185.12 |
| Relative Strength Index (RSI) | 46.57 |
| Average Volume (20 Days) | 2,822,895 |
Short Selling Information
| Short Interest | n/a |
| Short Previous Month | n/a |
| Short % of Shares Out | n/a |
| Short % of Float | n/a |
| Short Ratio (days to cover) | n/a |
Income Statement
In the last 12 months, Kao Corporation had revenue of JPY 1.75 trillion and earned 136.11 billion in profits. Earnings per share was 149.50.
| Revenue | 1.75T |
| Gross Profit | 703.55B |
| Operating Income | 194.16B |
| Pretax Income | 195.40B |
| Net Income | 136.11B |
| EBITDA | 253.41B |
| EBIT | 194.16B |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 149.50 |
Balance Sheet
The company has 326.66 billion in cash and 237.21 billion in debt, with a net cash position of 89.45 billion or 98.87 per share.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 326.66B |
| Total Debt | 237.21B |
| Net Cash | 89.45B |
| Net Cash Per Share | 98.87 |
| Equity (Book Value) | 1.15T |
| Book Value Per Share | 1,237.29 |
| Working Capital | 418.58B |
Cash Flow
In the last 12 months, operating cash flow was 208.42 billion and capital expenditures -61.10 billion, giving a free cash flow of 147.32 billion.
| Operating Cash Flow | 208.42B |
| Capital Expenditures | -61.10B |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 59.25B |
| Net Borrowing | -21.05B |
| Free Cash Flow | 147.32B |
| FCF Per Share | 162.83 |
Margins
Gross margin is 40.17%, with operating and profit margins of 11.09% and 7.77%.
| Gross Margin | 40.17% |
| Operating Margin | 11.09% |
| Pretax Margin | 11.16% |
| Profit Margin | 7.77% |
| EBITDA Margin | 14.47% |
| EBIT Margin | 11.09% |
| FCF Margin | 8.41% |
Dividends & Yields
This stock pays an annual dividend of 78.00, which amounts to a dividend yield of 2.20%.
| Dividend Per Share | 78.00 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.20% |
| Dividend Growth (YoY) | 51.95% |
| Years of Dividend Growth | 12 |
| Payout Ratio | 51.93% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.99% |
| Shareholder Yield | 4.19% |
| Earnings Yield | 4.35% |
| FCF Yield | 4.71% |
Fair Value
There are several formulas that can be used to estimate the intrinsic value of a stock.
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Analyst Forecast
The average price target for Kao Corporation is 4,012.31, which is 16.54% higher than the current price. The consensus rating is "Buy".
| Price Target | 4,012.31 |
| Price Target Difference | 16.54% |
| Analyst Consensus | Buy |
| Analyst Count | 13 |
| Revenue Growth Forecast (3Y) | 4.70% |
| EPS Growth Forecast (3Y) | n/a |
Stock Splits
The last stock split was on June 29, 2026. It was a forward split with a ratio of 2.
| Last Split Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Split Type | Forward |
| Split Ratio | 2 |
Scores
Kao Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 4.4 and a Piotroski F-Score of 7.
| Altman Z-Score | 4.4 |
| Piotroski F-Score | 7 |