Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Kao's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $36 Mil. Kao's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,539 Mil. Therefore, Kao's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.35%.
Kao (OTCPK:KAOCF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Kao Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Kao Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kao's Effective Interest Rate on 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.
KAOCF vs PG, CL, KVUE: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kao's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kao's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kao's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.
In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data.
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.35% mean?
Kao (KAOCF) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.35% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Kao and its competitors.
Is Kao's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Kao's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.35%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to PG and CL?
Kao's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 2.35% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. Kao's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.35%. 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 $21.50, compared to a current price of $20.91 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.35%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (KAOCF), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 2.35% 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 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.50.
GuruFocus considers Kao to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAOCF:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 2.35%
GF Value™: $21.50 vs. price of $20.91 (2.7% below fair value)
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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