KaoKAOCF 73 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAOCF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 556 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kao ranks worse than 179855.94% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Kao's Buyback Yield % 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.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kao's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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.
Kao Buyback Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kao's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kao's Buyback Yield % 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.
Kao (KAOCF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kao's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 2.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #999999 out of 556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Kao's Buyback Yield % too high?
Kao's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 2.05. Based on the distribution chart, Kao ranks #999999 out of 556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kao has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao's Buyback Yield % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #999999 out of 556 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kao in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Historically, Kao's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 2.05 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.01, based on 556 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kao's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kao stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao (KAOCF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.15, compared to a current price of $20.91 — trading 51.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Kao's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (KAOCF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jun. 29, 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 Kao (KAOCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.91 is trading 51.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.15.
GuruFocus considers Kao to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAOCF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: $43.15 vs. price of $20.91 (51.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAOCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kao is the largest household and personal care product manufacturer in Japan, with a footprint across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Japan remains its largest market, contributing about 50% of sales and operating profits with several leading brands, including Attack and Bioré. Initially a soap producer established in the 1890s, Kao has expanded into cosmetics, disposable hygiene products, and chemicals, in addition to its homecare and toiletry products. Asia, the largest overseas market, contributes around 15% of group sales. Kao has also acquired several Western skin- and haircare brands, including Jergens, John Frieda, Curél, Molton Brown, and the latest, Oribe.
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