KaoKAOCF 73 EPS without NRI is $1.38 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAOCF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,520 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kao ranks better than 51.25% on this metric.
Kao's earnings per share without non-recurring items for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.36.
Its earnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.38.
During the past 12 months, Kao's average earnings per share (NRI) Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average earnings per share (NRI) Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average earnings per share (NRI) Growth Rate was -3.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average earnings per share (NRI) Growth Rate was -4.10% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Kao's EPS without NRI or its related term are showing as below:
KAOCF'
s 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.9 Med: -0.85 Max: 26.4
Current: 8.2
During the past 13 years, Kao's highest 3-Year average Earnings Per Share (NRI) Growth Rate was 26.40% per year. The lowest was -28.90% per year. And the median was -0.85% per year.
KAOCF's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is ranked better than 51.25% of 1520
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.45
vs KAOCF: 8.20
Kao's EPS (Diluted) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.36.
Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.38.
Kao's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.36.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.38.
Kao (OTCPK:KAOCF) EPS without NRI Explanation
EPS without NRI removes onetime and unusual items from EPS, to provide investors with a more accurate measure of the company’s true earnings. The earnings are adjusted for items that are irregular or unusual in nature, and/or are non-recurring. This is calculated using Net Income (Continuing Operations) plus/minus any tax affected unusual Items and Goodwill Impairments/Write Offs. This can be used to fairly measure a company's profitability.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Kao EPS without NRI Related Terms
Kao EPS without NRI Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kao's EPS without NRI 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.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kao's PE Ratio without NRI, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio without NRI 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 PE Ratio without NRI vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kao's PE Ratio without NRI distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kao's PE Ratio without NRI falls into.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Earnings Per Share without Non-Recurring Items is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
EPS without NRI 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 $1.38
* 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 EPS without NRI of $1.38 as of Mar. 2026. EPS without NRI represents per-share earnings excluding one-time charges. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #741 out of 1520 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is Kao's EPS without NRI too high?
Kao's current EPS without NRI is $1.38. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EPS without NRI is 7.45. Kao's value of $1.38 is 81.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kao ranks #741 out of 1520 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 EPS without NRI compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #741 out of 1520 companies for EPS without NRI. This puts Kao in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EPS without NRI is 7.45. Kao's value of $1.38 is 81.5% 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 EPS without NRI for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EPS without NRI among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.45, based on 1,520 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EPS without NRI significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EPS without NRI should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kao's current EPS without NRI of $1.38 is 81.5% 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 EPS without NRI mean?
A high EPS without NRI can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EPS without NRI represents per-share earnings excluding one-time charges. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EPS without NRI is 7.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kao's current EPS without NRI is $1.38. 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 $43.44, compared to a current price of $20.91 — trading 51.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS without NRI is $1.38 and 81.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.45. 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 EPS without NRI calculated?
EPS without NRI is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (KAOCF), the current EPS without NRI is $1.38 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 51.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.44.
GuruFocus considers Kao to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAOCF:
EPS without NRI: $1.38
GF Value™: $43.44 vs. price of $20.91 (51.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#741 of 1520)
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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