Kao (KAOCF) PEG Ratio: N/A (As of Jun. 27, 2026)

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Valuation Significantly Undervalued

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What is Kao PEG Ratio?

PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, Kao's PE Ratio without NRI is 12.60. Kao's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is -5.80%. Therefore, Kao's PEG Ratio for today is N/A.

* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kao's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, Kao's highest PEG Ratio was 30.53. The lowest was 2.76. And the median was 3.52.

KAOCF's PEG Ratio is not ranked ^*
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 1.3
* Ranked among companies with meaningful PEG Ratio only.

Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.

Kao (OTCPK:KAOCF) PEG Ratio Explanation

To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.

Kao PEG Ratio Related Terms

Kao PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kao's PEG Ratio 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.

Kao PEG Ratio Chart

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KAOCF vs PG, CL, KVUE: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kao's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kao's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kao's PEG Ratio falls into.

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Kao PEG Ratio Calculation

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The ratio we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate.

Kao's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio	=	PE Ratio without NRI	/	5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
	=	12.596385542169	/	-5.80
	=	N/A

* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.

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 53.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $45.24. GuruFocus considers Kao to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAOCF:

PEG Ratio: N/A
GF Value™: $45.24 vs. price of $20.91 (53.8% below fair value)
GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 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

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies TSE:8113 TSE:4911 TSE:4527 TSE:4912 TSE:4967 TSE:8283 TSE:4922 TSE:7806 TSE:4927 TSE:7956 PG XPAR:OR LSE:ULVR CL BOM:500696 LSE:RKT KVUE KMB EL XTER:HEN3

Other Exchanges KAOOY:USA 4452:Japan KAO:Germany

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

Website https://www.kao.com

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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