Kao (KAOCF) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 51.31 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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KAOCF Kao Corp KAOCF
82 GF Score
Price $20.85
GF Value $19.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kao Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Kao KAOCF 82 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 51.31 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAOCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. Kao's current shares buyback ratio was 51.31%.

Kao Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Kao Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kao's Shares Buyback 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Kao Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.47 1.91 -0.01 0.08 2.62

Kao Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Shares Buyback Ratio % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.01 1.34 1.31 0.00 49.99
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Kao Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Kao's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(928.969 - 904.637) / 928.969
=2.62%

Kao's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )
=(904.642 - 452.379) / 904.642
=49.99%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Shares Buyback Ratio % →
What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 51.31 mean?
Kao (KAOCF) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 51.31 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Kao and its competitors.
Is Kao's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Kao's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 51.31. 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to PG and CL?
Kao's Shares Buyback Ratio % of 51.31 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. Kao's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 51.31. 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 $19.83, compared to a current price of $20.85 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 51.31. Kao's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (KAOCF), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 51.31 as of Aug. 08, 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 overvalued. The current stock price of $20.85 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.83. GuruFocus considers Kao to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAOCF:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 51.31
  • GF Value™: $19.83 vs. price of $20.85 (5.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 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

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