Kao (KAOOY) Shiller PE Ratio: 31.87 (As of Sep. 13, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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Price $7.33
GF Value $5.90
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kao Shiller PE Ratio?

Kao KAOOY -0.62% 78 Shiller PE Ratio is 31.87 as of Sep. 13, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 27.32. GuruFocus rates KAOOY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.90 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,139 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kao ranks worse than 68.31% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-13), Kao's current share price is $7.33. Kao's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.23. Kao's Shiller PE Ratio for today is 31.87.

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

KAOOY' s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.3   Med: 27.32   Max: 55.33
Current: 25.37

During the past years, Kao's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 55.33. The lowest was 20.30. And the median was 27.32.

KAOOY's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked worse than
68.31% of 1139 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 17.48 vs KAOOY: 25.37

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Kao's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.004. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $0.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation


Kao  (OTCPK:KAOOY) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.

Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.


Kao Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms


Kao Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kao's Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio Chart

Kao Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shiller PE Ratio
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Kao Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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KAOOY vs PG, CL, EL: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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Kao Shiller PE Ratio Calculation

For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

Kao's Shiller PE Ratio for today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/ E10
=7.33/0.23
=31.87

* 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's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Kao's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS=Earnings per Share (Diluted)/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.004/113.6000*113.6000
=0.004

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Kao Quarterly Data

Earnings per Share (Diluted) CPI Adj_EPS
201609 0.119 98.000 0.138
201612 0.117 98.400 0.135
201703 0.072 98.100 0.083
201706 0.098 98.500 0.113
201709 0.122 98.800 0.140
201712 0.151 99.400 0.173
201803 0.089 99.200 0.102
201806 0.108 99.200 0.124
201809 0.112 99.900 0.127
201812 0.165 99.700 0.188
201903 0.081 99.700 0.092
201906 0.098 99.800 0.112
201909 0.149 100.100 0.169
201912 0.142 100.500 0.161
202003 0.086 100.300 0.097
202006 0.077 99.900 0.088
202009 0.116 99.900 0.132
202012 0.134 99.300 0.153
202103 0.082 99.900 0.093
202106 0.086 99.500 0.098
202109 0.094 100.100 0.107
202112 0.085 100.100 0.096
202203 0.054 101.100 0.061
202206 0.054 101.800 0.060
202209 0.048 103.100 0.053
202212 0.073 104.100 0.080
202303 0.013 104.400 0.014
202306 0.030 105.200 0.032
202309 0.039 106.200 0.042
202312 0.028 106.800 0.030
202403 0.039 107.200 0.041
202406 0.061 108.200 0.064
202409 0.069 108.900 0.072
202412 0.086 110.700 0.088
202503 0.055 111.100 0.056
202506 0.005 111.700 0.005
202509 0.146 112.000 0.148
202512 0.083 113.000 0.083
202603 0.072 112.700 0.073
202606 0.004 113.600 0.004

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Shiller PE Ratio →
What does a Shiller PE Ratio of 31.87 mean?
Kao (KAOOY) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 31.87 as of Sep. 13, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 27.32. Over the past decade, Kao's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 20.30 to 55.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #778 out of 1139 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Kao's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Kao's current Shiller PE Ratio of 31.87 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 27.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.30 to a high of 55.33. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 17.48. Kao's value of 31.87 is 82.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kao ranks #778 out of 1139 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kao has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao's Shiller PE Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #778 out of 1139 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places Kao in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 17.48. Kao's value of 31.87 is 82.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kao's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 20.30 to 55.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.32 vs. the industry median of 17.48, 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 Shiller PE Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 17.48, based on 1,139 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kao's current Shiller PE Ratio of 31.87 is 82.3% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 17.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kao's current Shiller PE Ratio is 31.87, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 27.32. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.90, compared to a current price of $7.33 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 31.87, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 27.32 and 82.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 17.48. Kao's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (KAOOY), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 31.87 as of Sep. 13, 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 overvalued. The current stock price of $7.33 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.90. GuruFocus considers Kao to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAOOY:

  • Shiller PE Ratio: 31.87 (17% above median its 10-year median of 27.32)
  • GF Value™: $5.90 vs. price of $7.33 (24.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#778 of 1139)

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 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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