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KaoKAOCF 82 Degree of Operating Leverage is 3.76 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAOCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,932 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kao ranks worse than 70.08% on this metric.
Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue.
Kao's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.76. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.
The industry rank for Kao's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:
KAOCF's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked worse than 70.08% of 1932
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.005
vs KAOCF: 3.76
Kao (OTCPK:KAOCF) Degree of Operating Leverage Explanation
Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s operting income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), to fluctuations in its Revenue. DOL is a method used to quantify a company’s operating risk. This risk is related to the company's structure of variable costs and fixed costs. Since the fixed costs do not allow the company to adjust the operating costs, the operating risk rises with a higher fixed-to-variable costs proportion.
A high Degree of Operating Leverage indicates that the company’s fixed costs exceed its variable costs. By increasing the sales, the company can earn more profits. In addition, the company must be able to maintain relatively high sales to cover all fixed costs.
Be Aware
The use of operating leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) should be adjusted accordingly.
Kao Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms
Kao Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kao's Degree of Operating Leverage 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.
KAOCF vs PG, CL, EL: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kao's Degree of Operating Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Operating Leverage 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 Degree of Operating Leverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kao's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kao's Degree of Operating Leverage 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.
** TTM data of EBIT and Revenue was used to calculate Degree of Operating Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Operating Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.
What does a Degree of Operating Leverage of 3.76 mean?
Kao (KAOCF) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 3.76 as of Jun. 2026. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Kao and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #1354 out of 1932 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Kao's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Kao's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 3.76. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.01. Kao's value of 3.76 is 274.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kao ranks #1354 out of 1932 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 Degree of Operating Leverage compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #1354 out of 1932 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This places Kao in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.01. Kao's value of 3.76 is 274.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Degree of Operating Leverage for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.01, based on 1,932 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Degree of Operating Leverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Degree of Operating Leverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kao's current Degree of Operating Leverage of 3.76 is 274.1% 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 Degree of Operating Leverage mean?
A high Degree of Operating Leverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Kao and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kao's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 3.76. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.53, compared to a current price of $22.68 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 3.76 and 274.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.01. 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 Degree of Operating Leverage calculated?
Degree of Operating Leverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (KAOCF), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 3.76 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 $22.68 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.53.
GuruFocus considers Kao to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAOCF:
Degree of Operating Leverage: 3.76
GF Value™: $22.53 vs. price of $22.68 (0.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 274.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1354 of 1932)
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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