Kao (KAOCF) Tax Rate %: 31.90% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Kao Tax Rate %?

Kao KAOCF 82 Tax Rate % is 31.90% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAOCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Kao's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $92 Mil. Kao's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $290 Mil. Therefore, Kao's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.90%.

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Kao Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Kao's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %	=	Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	315.941	/	1089.35
	=	29.00 %

Kao's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %	=	Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	92.436	/	289.761
	=	31.90 %

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What does a Tax Rate % of 31.90% mean?

Kao (KAOCF) has a Tax Rate % of 31.90% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Kao's Tax Rate % too high?

Kao's current Tax Rate % is 31.90%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to PG and CL?

Kao's Tax Rate % of 31.90% 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 Tax Rate % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?

A good Tax Rate % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?

A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Kao's current Tax Rate % is 31.90%. 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 $21.24, compared to a current price of $20.91 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 31.90%. Kao's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Tax Rate % calculated?

Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (KAOCF), the current Tax Rate % is 31.90% as of Mar. 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 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.24. GuruFocus considers Kao to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAOCF:

Tax Rate %: 31.90%
GF Value™: $21.24 vs. price of $20.91 (1.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 82/100 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

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies TSE:8113 TSE:4911 TSE:4527 TSE:4912 TSE:4967 TSE:8283 TSE:7806 TSE:4922 TSE:4927 TSE:7956 PG XPAR:OR LSE:ULVR CL BOM:500696 LSE:RKT KVUE KMB XTER:HEN3 EL

Other Exchanges KAOOY:USA 4452:Japan KAO:Germany

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

Website https://www.kao.com

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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