Kao (KAOCF) Total Debt per Share: $1.68 (As of Mar. 2026)

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KAOCF Kao Corp KAOCF
82 GF Score
Price $20.93
GF Value $21.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kao Total Debt per Share?

Kao KAOCF 82 Total Debt per Share is $1.68 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAOCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

$1.68 (As of Mar. 2026)

Total Debt per Share is calculated as total debt divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Total debt is calculated as Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Kao's Total Debt Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.68.

Kao Total Debt per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kao's Total Debt per Share 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.

Kao Total Debt per Share Chart

Kao Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Debt per Share
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Kao Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Kao Total Debt per Share Calculation

Kao's Total Debt Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Total Debt Per Share=(Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation+Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1,258+301)/905
=1.72

Kao's Total Debt Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Total Debt Per Share=(Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation+Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(1,060+458)/905
=1.68

* 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 Total Debt per Share →
What does a Total Debt per Share of $1.68 mean?
Kao (KAOCF) has a Total Debt per Share of $1.68 as of Mar. 2026. Total debt per share equals the per-share value of a company's long-term and short-term debt. View historical data on Kao and its competitors.
Is Kao's Total Debt per Share too high?
Kao's current Total Debt per Share is $1.68. 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 Total Debt per Share compare to PG and CL?
Kao's Total Debt per Share of $1.68 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 Debt per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Total Debt per Share depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Total Debt per Share 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 Debt per Share mean?
A high Total Debt per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total debt per share equals the per-share value of a company's long-term and short-term debt. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. Kao's current Total Debt per Share is $1.68. 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 $21.23, compared to a current price of $20.93 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Debt per Share is $1.68. 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 Total Debt per Share calculated?
Total Debt per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (KAOCF), the current Total Debt per Share is $1.68 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 $20.93 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.23. GuruFocus considers Kao to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAOCF:

  • Total Debt per Share: $1.68
  • GF Value™: $21.23 vs. price of $20.93 (1.4% 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

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.
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