KaoKAOCF 73 EBIT per Share is $2.01 as of Mar. 2026. 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 1,581 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kao ranks better than 61.8% on this metric.
Kao's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.33.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.01.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Kao was 12.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 14.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -1.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -4.80% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Kao's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
KAOCF'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.3 Med: 3.6 Max: 47.5
Current: 14.9
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Kao was 47.50% per year. The lowest was -29.30% per year. And the median was 3.60% per year.
KAOCF's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 61.8% of 1581
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.9
vs KAOCF: 14.90
Kao's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $299 Mil.
Kao (OTCPK:KAOCF) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Kao EBIT per Share Related Terms
Kao EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kao's EBIT 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.
EBIT per Share 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 $2.01
* 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 EBIT per Share of $2.01 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #604 out of 1581 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is Kao's EBIT per Share too high?
Kao's current EBIT per Share is $2.01. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBIT per Share is 6.90. Kao's value of $2.01 is 70.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kao ranks #604 out of 1581 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above 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 EBIT per Share compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #604 out of 1581 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts Kao in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 6.90. Kao's value of $2.01 is 70.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBIT per Share among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.90, based on 1,581 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kao's current EBIT per Share of $2.01 is 70.9% below 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBIT per Share is 6.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kao's current EBIT per Share is $2.01. 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 EBIT per Share is $2.01 and 70.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.90. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (KAOCF), the current EBIT per Share is $2.01 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:
EBIT per Share: $2.01
GF Value™: $43.15 vs. price of $20.91 (51.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#604 of 1581)
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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