Kao (TSE:4452) Short Ratio

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TSE:4452 Kao Corp TSE:4452
73 GF Score
Price 円3,654.00
GF Value 円3,474.99
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 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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TSE:4452
73GF Score
Kao Corp TSE:4452
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Is Kao (TSE:4452) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,654.00 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,474.99. GuruFocus considers Kao to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4452:

  • Short Ratio:
  • GF Value™: 円3,474.99 vs. price of 円3,654.00 (5.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4452 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.
73GF Score

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円3,654.00
Price
円3,474.99
GF Value