Kao (KAOCF) Issuance of Debt: $173 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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KAOCF Kao Corp KAOCF
82 GF Score
Price $20.93
GF Value $21.64
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kao Issuance of Debt?

Kao KAOCF 82 Issuance of Debt is $173 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAOCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Kao's Issuance of Debt for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4 Mil.

Kao's Issuance of Debt for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $173 Mil.

Kao Issuance of Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kao's Issuance of Debt 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 Issuance of Debt Chart

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Kao Issuance of Debt Calculation

Issuance of Debt represents all the cash inflow from debt, including both long-term debt and short-term debt.

Issuance of Debt for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $173 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Issuance of Debt →
What does a Issuance of Debt of $173 Mil mean?
Kao (KAOCF) has a Issuance of Debt of $173 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Issuance of Debt is all the cash inflow from debt, including both long-term debt and short-term debt. View historical data on Kao and its competitors.
Is Kao's Issuance of Debt too high?
Kao's current Issuance of Debt is $173 Mil. 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 Issuance of Debt compare to PG and CL?
Kao's Issuance of Debt of $173 Mil 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 Issuance of Debt for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Issuance of Debt depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Issuance of Debt 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 Issuance of Debt mean?
A high Issuance of Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Issuance of Debt is all the cash inflow from debt, including both long-term debt and short-term debt. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. Kao's current Issuance of Debt is $173 Mil. 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 $21.64, compared to a current price of $20.93 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Issuance of Debt is $173 Mil. Kao's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Issuance of Debt calculated?
Issuance of Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (KAOCF), the current Issuance of Debt is $173 Mil 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 $20.93 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.64. GuruFocus considers Kao to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAOCF:

  • Issuance of Debt: $173 Mil
  • GF Value™: $21.64 vs. price of $20.93 (3.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs

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 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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