Kao (KAOCF) Short Ratio


KAOCF Kao Corp KAOCF
82 GF Score
Price $20.91
GF Value $21.64
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kao Short Ratio?

Short Ratio is a metric signaling prevailing investors' sentiment with a company. It represents the number of days it takes short sellers on average to repurchase all the shares short.

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KAOCF
82GF Score
Kao Corp KAOCF
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Is Kao (KAOCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $20.91 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.64. GuruFocus considers Kao to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAOCF:

  • Short Ratio:
  • GF Value™: $21.64 vs. price of $20.91 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs

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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.
82GF Score

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$20.91
Price
$21.64
GF Value