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Kao's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,831,159 Mil.
During the past 12 months, Kao's average Total Assets Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Total Assets Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Total Assets Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Total Assets Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Kao's highest 3-Year average Total Assets Growth Rate was 22.40%. The lowest was -7.90%. And the median was 3.50%.
Total Assets is connected with ROA %. Kao's annualizedROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.69%. Total Assets is also linked to Revenue through Asset Turnover. Kao's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.22.
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The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.
In the article Joining The Dark Side: Pirates, Spies and Short Sellers, James Montier reported that In their US sample covering the period 1968-2003, Cooper et al find that firms with low asset growth outperformed firms with high asset growth by an astounding 20% p.a. equally weighted. Even when controlling for market, size and style, low asset growth firms outperformed high asset growth firms by 13% p.a. Therefore a company with fast asset growth may underperform.
Total Assets is linked to total revenue through Asset Turnover.
Kao's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is
* 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.
Therefore, if a company grows its Total Assets faster than its Revenue, the Asset Turnover will decline. This might be a warning sign for the business.
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Kao Total Assets Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kao's Total Assets can be seen below:
* 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.
From the capital sources of the assets, some of the assets are funded through shareholder's paid in capital and retained earnings of the business. Others are funded through borrowed money.
Kao's Total Assets for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Kao (TSE:4452) has a Total Assets of 円1,831,159 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total amount of assets as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data on Kao and its competitors.
Is Kao's Total Assets too high?
Kao's current Total Assets is 円1,831,159 Mil. Overall, Kao has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao's Total Assets compare to PG and CL?
Kao's Total Assets of 円1,831,159 Mil 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 Total Assets for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Total Assets depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Total Assets 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 Total Assets mean?
A high Total Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of assets as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. Kao's current Total Assets is 円1,831,159 Mil. 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 (TSE:4452) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,389.77, compared to a current price of 円3,283.00 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Assets is 円1,831,159 Mil. Kao's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Assets calculated?
Total Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (TSE:4452), the current Total Assets is 円1,831,159 Mil 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 (TSE:4452) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,283.00 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,389.77.
GuruFocus considers Kao to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4452:
Total Assets: 円1,831,159 Mil
GF Value™: 円3,389.77 vs. price of 円3,283.00 (3.1% below fair value)
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 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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