Kao (TSE:4452) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: 円129.63 (As of Jun. 2026)

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TSE:4452 Kao Corp TSE:4452
70 GF Score
Price 円3,533.00
GF Value 円3,207.50
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kao Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Kao TSE:4452 -0.67% 70 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is 円129.63 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4452 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,207.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Kao's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円50.408. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is 円129.63 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Kao's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 0.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Kao was 4.00% per year. The lowest was 2.00% per year. And the median was 2.60% per year.

As of today (2026-08-17), Kao's current stock price is 円3533.00. Kao's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円129.63. Kao's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 27.25.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Kao was 45.55. The lowest was 20.64. And the median was 28.85.


Kao  (TSE:4452) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Kao's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=3533.00/129.63
=27.25

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Kao was 45.55. The lowest was 20.64. And the median was 28.85.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Kao Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Kao Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kao's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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.

Kao Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Kao Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 114.72 115.37 120.13 129.16 0.00

Kao Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 129.26 130.23 0.00 127.47 129.63

TSE:4452 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kao's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kao's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kao's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Kao Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Kao's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=50.408/113.6000*113.6000
=50.408

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Kao Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 24.531 98.000 28.436
201612 67.528 98.400 77.959
201703 -19.311 98.100 -22.362
201706 38.170 98.500 44.021
201709 25.775 98.800 29.636
201712 52.620 99.400 60.137
201803 -21.691 99.200 -24.840
201806 43.544 99.200 49.865
201809 31.609 99.900 35.944
201812 57.012 99.700 64.961
201903 -18.799 99.700 -21.420
201906 53.546 99.800 60.950
201909 64.503 100.100 73.202
201912 57.264 100.500 64.728
202003 -17.583 100.300 -19.915
202006 51.619 99.900 58.698
202009 50.242 99.900 57.132
202012 66.316 99.300 75.866
202103 -19.820 99.900 -22.538
202106 49.105 99.500 56.064
202109 42.393 100.100 48.110
202112 38.243 100.100 43.401
202203 -27.639 101.100 -31.056
202206 12.973 101.800 14.477
202209 29.799 103.100 32.834
202212 42.850 104.100 46.760
202303 -19.703 104.400 -21.439
202306 51.572 105.200 55.690
202309 43.671 106.200 46.714
202312 70.774 106.800 75.280
202403 -17.406 107.200 -18.445
202406 53.408 108.200 56.073
202409 54.018 108.900 56.349
202412 54.298 110.700 55.720
202503 -32.657 111.100 -33.392
202506 46.666 111.700 47.460
202509 46.917 112.000 47.587
202512 0.000 113.000 0.000
202603 -34.901 112.700 -35.180
202606 50.408 113.600 50.408

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of 円129.63 mean?
Kao (TSE:4452) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of 円129.63 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kao and its competitors.
Is Kao's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Kao's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is 円129.63. Overall, Kao has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to PG and CL?
Kao's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of 円129.63 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. Kao's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is 円129.63. 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 (TSE:4452) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,207.50, compared to a current price of 円3,533.00 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is 円129.63. Kao's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (TSE:4452), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is 円129.63 as of Jun. 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 (TSE:4452) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,533.00 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,207.50. GuruFocus considers Kao to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4452:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: 円129.63
  • GF Value™: 円3,207.50 vs. price of 円3,533.00 (10.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4452 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kao Business Description

Address 14-10, Nihonbashi Kayabacho 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8210
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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