KaoKAOCF 82 Market Cap is $17,450 Mil as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAOCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,041 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kao ranks better than 98.38% on this metric.
Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Kao's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $39.6. Kao's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 452 Mil. Therefore, Kao's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $17,912 Mil.
Kao's quarterly market cap
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($21,041 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($18,054 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($18,054 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($17,912 Mil).
Kao's annual market cap
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($19,575 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($18,958 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($18,958 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($18,054 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Kao's Enterprise Value for Today is $17,377 Mil.
Kao (OTCPK:KAOCF) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Kao Market Cap Related Terms
Kao Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kao's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kao's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kao's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Kao's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Market Cap of $17,450 Mil as of Jun. 26, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #33 out of 2041 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is Kao's Market Cap too high?
Kao's current Market Cap is $17,450 Mil. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Market Cap is 100.76. Kao's value of $17,450 Mil is 17218.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kao ranks #33 out of 2041 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Market Cap compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #33 out of 2041 companies for Market Cap. This places Kao in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 100.76. Kao's value of $17,450 Mil is 17218.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Market Cap among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 100.76, based on 2,041 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kao's current Market Cap of $17,450 Mil is 17218.2% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Market Cap is 100.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kao's current Market Cap is $17,450 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 $45.24, compared to a current price of $41.82 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $17,450 Mil and 17218.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 100.76. Kao's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (KAOCF), the current Market Cap is $17,450 Mil 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 (KAOCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $41.82 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $45.24.
GuruFocus considers Kao to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAOCF:
Market Cap: $17,450 Mil
GF Value™: $45.24 vs. price of $41.82 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17218.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#33 of 2041)
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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