Kao (KAOCF) Tariff Resilience Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


KAOCF Kao Corp KAOCF
73 GF Score
Price $20.91
GF Value $43.15
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kao Tariff Resilience Score?

Kao KAOCF 73 Tariff Resilience Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAOCF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,050 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kao ranks better than 90.83% on this metric.

Kao has the Tariff Resilience Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

Kao has Kao Corp's global supply chain and diverse product range expose it to tariffs. While it has some mitigation strategies, its significant international sales make it vulnerable to trade disruptions.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Kao might have Average Resilient.

Kao  (OTCPK:KAOCF) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Kao Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

KAOCF vs PG, CL, KVUE: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kao's Tariff Resilience Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kao's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kao's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 4 mean?
Kao (KAOCF) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #188 out of 2050 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Kao's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Kao's current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Kao ranks #188 out of 2050 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kao has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao's Tariff Resilience Score compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kao ranks #188 out of 2050 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Kao in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Kao's current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.15, compared to a current price of $20.91 — trading 51.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. Kao's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (KAOCF), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 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 $20.91 is trading 51.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.15. GuruFocus considers Kao to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAOCF:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $43.15 vs. price of $20.91 (51.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 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.
73GF Score

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