KIKOF (Kikkoman) Tax Rate %: 24.52% (As of Mar. 2026)

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KIKOF Kikkoman Corp KIKOF
90 GF Score
Price $10.20
GF Value $12.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kikkoman Tax Rate %?

Kikkoman KIKOF 90 Tax Rate % is 24.52% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KIKOF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Kikkoman's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $26 Mil. Kikkoman's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $105 Mil. Therefore, Kikkoman's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.52%.

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Kikkoman Tax Rate % Historical Data

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* 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.

Kikkoman Tax Rate % Chart

Kikkoman Annual Data
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Tax Rate %
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Kikkoman Quarterly Data
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Kikkoman Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Kikkoman's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Mar. 2026 )
=138.074/529.793
=26.06 %

Kikkoman'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 )
=25.831/105.361
=24.52 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 24.52% mean?
Kikkoman (KIKOF) has a Tax Rate % of 24.52% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kikkoman's Tax Rate % too high?
Kikkoman's current Tax Rate % is 24.52%. Overall, Kikkoman has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kikkoman's Tax Rate % compare to KHC and GIS?
Kikkoman's Tax Rate % of 24.52% 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. Kikkoman's current Tax Rate % is 24.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kikkoman stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kikkoman (KIKOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.08, compared to a current price of $10.20 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 24.52%. Kikkoman's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 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 Kikkoman (KIKOF), the current Tax Rate % is 24.52% 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 Kikkoman (KIKOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kikkoman stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.20 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.08. GuruFocus considers Kikkoman to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KIKOF:

  • Tax Rate %: 24.52%
  • GF Value™: $12.08 vs. price of $10.20 (15.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the KIKOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kikkoman Business Description

Address 250 Noda, Chiba Prefecture, Noda, JPN, 278-8601
Kikkoman was founded in 1917 following the merger of eight family-owned companies in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is the largest soy sauce manufacturer in Japan and the US. Domestically, it sells a broad range of food and beverage products, including but not limited to soy sauce, soy milk, licensed Del Monte products, and liquor. Kikkoman's products are shipped to over 100 countries with eight global production plants across the US, Asia, Europe, and South America. Apart from food manufacturing, Kikkoman also operates a wholesale business that resells Asian foods globally.
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