Kao's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.51%. Kao's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.65.
Kao's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.34%.
Kao ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms
Kao ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kao's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.
KAOCF vs PG, CL, KVUE: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kao's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kao's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kao's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.
What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 4.34% mean?
Kao (KAOCF) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 4.34% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Kao and its competitors.
Is Kao's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Kao's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 4.34%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to PG and CL?
Kao's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 4.34% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. Kao's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 4.34%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 4.34%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (KAOCF), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 4.34% 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 $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:
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 4.34%
GF Value™: $45.24 vs. price of $41.82 (7.6% below fair value)
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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