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KaoSTU:KAO +7.74%76 Pretax Margin % is % as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:KAO with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,950 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kao ranks better than 73.79% 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 Jun. 2026 was €0 Mil. Kao's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0 Mil. Therefore, Kao's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was %.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kao's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:KAO'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.17 Med: 11.58 Max: 14.02
Current: 10.76
STU:KAO's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 73.79% of 1950
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.725
vs STU:KAO: 10.76
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.
STU:KAO vs PG, CL, KVUE: Pretax Margin % Comparison
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 (STU:KAO) has a Pretax Margin % of % as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kao's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.17 to 14.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #511 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is Kao's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kao's current Pretax Margin % is %. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.17 to a high of 14.02. Based on the distribution chart, Kao ranks #511 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kao has a GF Score™ of 76/100 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 #511 out of 1950 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Kao in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.73. Historically, Kao's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.17 to 14.02 over the past decade. 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 4.73, based on 1,950 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. 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 4.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kao's current Pretax Margin % is %. 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 (STU:KAO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.55, compared to a current price of €20.08 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is %. Kao's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 (STU:KAO), the current Pretax Margin % is % as of Jun. 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 (STU:KAO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €20.08 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.55.
GuruFocus considers Kao to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:KAO:
Pretax Margin %: %
GF Value™: €18.55 vs. price of €20.08 (8.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:KAO 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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