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KaoKAOCF 82 Days Sales Outstanding is 48.64 as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 52.53. GuruFocus rates KAOCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,943 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kao ranks worse than 64.08% on this metric.
Kao's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,521 Mil. Kao's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,853 Mil.
Hence, Kao's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 48.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kao's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
KAOCF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.26 Med: 52.53 Max: 54.36
Current: 49.26
During the past 13 years, Kao's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 54.36. The lowest was 49.26. And the median was 52.53.
KAOCF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 64.08% of 1943
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 38.65
vs KAOCF: 49.26
Kao's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (47.43) to Jun. 2026 (48.64).
Kao (OTCPK:KAOCF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Kao Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Kao Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kao's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
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KAOCF vs PG, CL, KVUE: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kao's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kao's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kao's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 Sales Outstanding of 48.64 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 52.53. Over the past decade, Kao's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 49.26 to 54.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #1245 out of 1943 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Kao's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Kao's current Days Sales Outstanding of 48.64 is near median its 10-year median of 52.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.26 to a high of 54.36. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.65. Kao's value of 48.64 is 25.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kao ranks #1245 out of 1943 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kao has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao's Days Sales Outstanding compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #1245 out of 1943 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Kao in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.65. Kao's value of 48.64 is 25.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kao's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 49.26 to 54.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.53 vs. the industry median of 38.65, 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 Sales Outstanding for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 38.65, based on 1,943 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kao's current Days Sales Outstanding of 48.64 is 25.8% 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kao's current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.64, which is near median its own 10-year median of 52.53. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.29, compared to a current price of $22.80 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.64, which is near median its 10-year median of 52.53 and 25.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 38.65. Kao's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (KAOCF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.64 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 (KAOCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.80 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.29.
GuruFocus considers Kao to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAOCF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 48.64 (near median its 10-year median of 52.53)
GF Value™: $22.29 vs. price of $22.80 (2.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1245 of 1943)
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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