Kao (KAOCF) Long-Term Debt: $508 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


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Price $20.91
GF Value $21.35
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What is Kao Long-Term Debt?

Kao KAOCF 80 Long-Term Debt is $508 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAOCF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Kao's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $508 Mil.

Kao's quarterly Long-Term Debt declined from Sep. 2025 ($712 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($677 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 ($677 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($508 Mil).

Kao's annual Long-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2023 ($864 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($620 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($620 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($677 Mil).

Kao  (OTCPK:KAOCF) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

Kao Long-Term Debt Related Terms

Kao Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kao's Long-Term Debt can be seen below:

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Kao Long-Term Debt Chart

Kao Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Long-Term Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,068.07 460.78 864.29 619.64 677.29

Kao Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of $508 Mil mean?
Kao (KAOCF) has a Long-Term Debt of $508 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kao's Long-Term Debt too high?
Kao's current Long-Term Debt is $508 Mil. Overall, Kao has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao's Long-Term Debt compare to PG and CL?
Kao's Long-Term Debt of $508 Mil 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 Long-Term Debt for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Long-Term 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 Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Kao's current Long-Term Debt is $508 Mil. 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 $21.35, compared to a current price of $20.91 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is $508 Mil. Kao's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (KAOCF), the current Long-Term Debt is $508 Mil 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 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.35. GuruFocus considers Kao to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAOCF:

  • Long-Term Debt: $508 Mil
  • GF Value™: $21.35 vs. price of $20.91 (2.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 14-10, Nihonbashi Kayabacho 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8210
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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