KaoKAOCF 73 Days Inventory is 107.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 91.76. 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 1,867 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kao ranks worse than 62.4% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kao's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,884 Mil. Kao's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,604 Mil.
Hence, Kao's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 107.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kao's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
KAOCF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 76.39 Med: 91.76 Max: 103.52
Current: 103.52
During the past 13 years, Kao's highest Days Inventory was 103.52. The lowest was 76.39. And the median was 91.76.
KAOCF's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 62.4% of 1867
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.65
vs KAOCF: 103.52
Kao's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (104.55) to Mar. 2026 (107.17).
It might indicate that Kao's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Kao's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.85.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Kao's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.72.
Kao (OTCPK:KAOCF) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Kao's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Kao's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Kao Days Inventory Related Terms
Kao Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kao's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kao's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kao's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 107.17 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 91.76. Over the past decade, Kao's Days Inventory has ranged from 76.39 to 103.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #1165 out of 1867 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is Kao's Days Inventory too high?
Kao's current Days Inventory of 107.17 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 91.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 76.39 to a high of 103.52. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.65. Kao's value of 107.17 is 29.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kao ranks #1165 out of 1867 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #1165 out of 1867 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kao in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.65. Kao's value of 107.17 is 29.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kao's own Days Inventory has ranged from 76.39 to 103.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 91.76 vs. the industry median of 82.65, Kao has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.65, based on 1,867 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kao's current Days Inventory of 107.17 is 29.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kao's current Days Inventory is 107.17, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 91.76. 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 Days Inventory is 107.17, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 91.76 and 29.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.65. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (KAOCF), the current Days Inventory is 107.17 as of Mar. 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:
Days Inventory: 107.17 (17% above median its 10-year median of 91.76)
GF Value™: $43.15 vs. price of $20.91 (51.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1165 of 1867)
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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