KaoKAOOY +0.81%75 Pretax Margin % is 11.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 11.58. 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 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kao ranks better than 74.33% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Kao's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $290 Mil. Kao's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,604 Mil. Therefore, Kao's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kao's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAOOY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.17 Med: 11.58 Max: 14.02
Current: 10.76
KAOOY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 74.33% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.665
vs KAOOY: 10.76
Kao (OTCPK:KAOOY) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Kao Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kao Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kao's Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kao's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kao's Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % of 11.13% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.58. Over the past decade, Kao's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.17 to 14.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #501 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Kao's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kao's current Pretax Margin % of 11.13% is near median its 10-year median of 11.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.17 to a high of 14.02. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Kao's value of 11.13% is 138.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kao ranks #501 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above 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 Pretax Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #501 out of 1952 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Kao in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Kao's value of 11.13% is 138.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kao's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.17 to 14.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.58 vs. the industry median of 4.67, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.67, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kao's current Pretax Margin % of 11.13% is 138.6% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kao's current Pretax Margin % is 11.13%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.58. 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 $8.14 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.13%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.58 and 138.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (KAOOY), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.13% 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 (KAOOY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.14 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.73.
GuruFocus considers Kao to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAOOY:
Pretax Margin %: 11.13% (near median its 10-year median of 11.58)
GF Value™: $8.73 vs. price of $8.14 (6.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 138.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#501 of 1952)
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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