KaoKAOOY 75 FCF Yield % is 2.17 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 3.60. GuruFocus rates KAOOY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,984 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kao ranks worse than 50.81% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
As of today, Kao's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $395 Mil, and Market Cap is $18,251 Mil. Therefore, Kao's FCF Yield % for today is 2.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kao's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
KAOOY'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.81 Med: 3.6 Max: 5.25
Current: 2.17
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Kao was 5.25%. The lowest was 1.81%. And the median was 3.60%.
KAOOY's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than 50.81% of 1984
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.14
vs KAOOY: 2.17
Kao's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.64%.
Kao FCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Kao FCF Yield % Related Terms
Kao FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kao's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kao's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kao's FCF Yield % 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.
Kao (KAOOY) has a FCF Yield % of 2.17 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 3.60. Over the past decade, Kao's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.81 to 5.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #1008 out of 1984 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Kao's FCF Yield % too high?
Kao's current FCF Yield % of 2.17 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.81 to a high of 5.25. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Yield % is 2.14. Kao's value of 2.17 is 1.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kao ranks #1008 out of 1984 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kao has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao's FCF Yield % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #1008 out of 1984 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Kao in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.14. Kao's value of 2.17 is 1.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kao's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.81 to 5.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.60 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Kao has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.14, based on 1,984 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kao's current FCF Yield % of 2.17 is 1.4% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kao's current FCF Yield % is 2.17, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 3.60. 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 (KAOOY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.73, compared to a current price of $8.07 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 2.17, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.60 and 1.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.14. Kao's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (KAOOY), the current FCF Yield % is 2.17 as of Jun. 26, 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 (KAOOY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.07 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.73.
GuruFocus considers Kao to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAOOY:
FCF Yield %: 2.17 (40% below median its 10-year median of 3.60)
GF Value™: $8.73 vs. price of $8.07 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1008 of 1984)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAOOY 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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