Business Description
Kao Corp
SIC : 2844
ISIN : JP3205800000
Share Class Description:
STU:KAO: Ordinary SharesTotal Employee Number:
40,169Description
Kao Corp is a Japanese manufacturer of consumer and chemical products. Its operations span five segments: hygiene and living care, health and beauty care, life care, cosmetics, and chemical products. Consumer brands include Attack laundry detergent, Bioré skincare, Merries diapers, Laurier sanitary products, Curél, Jergens, John Frieda, Molton Brown, and Oribe. The company also produces industrial chemicals such as fatty acids, surfactants, and specialty materials used in electronics and other manufacturing. Japan is its largest market, with Asia, Europe, and the Americas accounting for the remainder of sales. Customers include mass retailers, drugstores, e-commerce channels, and industrial clients. Revenue comes primarily from sales of branded consumer goods, supplemented by chemical product sales to business customers. Founded as a soap maker in the late nineteenth century, Kao has grown through brand development and acquisitions of Western personal care labels.
Financial Strength
7/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash-To-Debt | 1.42 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | 0.59 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | 0.21 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | 1.17 | |||||
Interest Coverage | 38.89 | |||||
Piotroski F-Score | 7/9 | |||||
Altman Z-Score | 4.54 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -2.34 | |||||
WACC vs ROIC | ||||||
Growth Rank
6/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | 3.5 | |||||
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate | -5.3 | |||||
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate | 12.4 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | 4 | |||||
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate Estimate Industry Rank | 11.11 | |||||
Future 3-5Y Total Revenue Growth Rate Estimate | 4.73 |
Momentum Rank
3/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Day RSI | 48.35 | |||||
9-Day RSI | 50.94 | |||||
14-Day RSI | 52.85 | |||||
3-1 Month Momentum % | 11.83 | |||||
6-1 Month Momentum % | 9.35 | |||||
12-1 Month Momentum % | -4.08 |
Liquidity Ratio
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Ratio | 1.8 | |||||
Quick Ratio | 1.19 | |||||
Cash Ratio | 0.65 | |||||
Days Inventory | 104.09 | |||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 49.26 | |||||
Days Payable | 90.32 |
Dividend & Buy Back
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield % | 2.18 | |||||
Dividend Payout Ratio | 0.54 | |||||
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate | 1.3 | |||||
Forward Dividend Yield % | 2.19 | |||||
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % | 2.4 | |||||
3-Year Average Share Buyback Ratio | 0.9 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | 2.49 |
Profitability Rank
7/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin % | 40.17 | |||||
Operating Margin % | 10.89 | |||||
Net Margin % | 7.77 | |||||
EBITDA Margin % | 11.55 | |||||
FCF Margin % | 8.49 | |||||
OCF Margin % | 11.78 | |||||
ROE % | 12.75 | |||||
ROA % | 7.4 | |||||
ROIC % | 10.8 | |||||
3-Year ROIIC % | 81.9 | |||||
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % | 29.56 | |||||
ROCE % | 14.89 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 10 | |||||
Moat Score | 7 | |||||
Tariff Resilience Score | 4 |
GF Value Rank
9/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PE Ratio | 24.29 | |||||
Forward PE Ratio | 21.32 | |||||
PE Ratio without NRI | 24.29 | |||||
Shiller PE Ratio | 25.37 | |||||
Price-to-Owner-Earnings | 23.43 | |||||
PS Ratio | 1.77 | |||||
PB Ratio | 2.74 | |||||
Price-to-Tangible-Book | 3.8 | |||||
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow | 46.83 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 25.52 | |||||
EV-to-EBIT | 15.38 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBIT | 15.16 | |||||
EV-to-EBITDA | 15.21 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBITDA | 10.06 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 1.76 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-Revenue | 1.61 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | 44.92 | |||||
Price-to-GF-Value | 0.97 | |||||
Price-to-Projected-FCF | 1.59 | |||||
Price-to-Median-PS-Value | 0.87 | |||||
Price-to-Graham-Number | 2.03 | |||||
| Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value | 19.21 | |||||
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) % | 6.51 | |||||
FCF Yield % | 2.12 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | 1.27 |
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Key Statistics
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) (Mil €) | 9,728.368 | ||
| EPS (TTM) (€) | 0.83 | ||
| Beta | 0.4836 | ||
| 3-Year Sharpe Ratio | 0.13 | ||
| 3-Year Sortino Ratio | 0.21 | ||
| Volatility % | 18.55 | ||
| 14-Day RSI | 52.85 | ||
| 14-Day ATR (€) | 0.40397 | ||
| 20-Day SMA (€) | 19.23725 | ||
| 12-1 Month Momentum % | -4.08 | ||
| 52-Week Range (€) | 15.4 - 20.36 | ||
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 904.76 |
Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
| Component | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piotroski F-Score | 7 | ||
| Positive ROA | |||
| Positive CFROA | |||
| Higher ROA yoy | |||
| CFROA > ROA | |||
| Lower Leverage yoy | |||
| Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
| Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
| Higher Gross Margin yoy | |||
| Higher Asset Turnover yoy |
Kao Corp Filings
| Filing Date | Document Date | Form | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Filing Data | ||||
Kao Corp Stock Events
| Event | Date | Price (€) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2027-02-05 | In 136 days | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2027-02-05 | In 136 days | ||
| JPY 39.000000 Cash Dividend | 2026-12-29 | In 98 days | ||
| Third quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-11-06 | In 45 days | ||
| Third quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-11-06 | In 45 days | ||
| Second quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-08-05 | 17.96 (+1.96%) | ||
| Second quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-08-05 | 17.96 (+1.96%) | ||
| JPY 39.000000 Cash Dividend | 2026-06-29 | 17.64 (-0.65%) | ||
| 2:1 Stock Split | 2026-06-29 | 17.64 (-0.65%) | ||
| First quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-05-12 | 15.84 (+0.13%) |
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Kao Corp Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kao Corp(STU:KAO)'s stock price today?
The current price of STU:KAO is €19.21. The 52 week high of STU:KAO is €20.36 and 52 week low is €15.40.
When is next earnings date of Kao Corp(STU:KAO)?
The next earnings date of Kao Corp(STU:KAO) is 2026-11-06 Est..
Does Kao Corp(STU:KAO) pay dividends? If so, how much?
The Dividend Yield %  of Kao Corp(STU:KAO) is 2.18% (As of Today), Highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kao Corp(STU:KAO) was 1.59. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.56. The  Forward Dividend Yield % of Kao Corp(STU:KAO) is 2.19%. For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
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