Kao (KAOCF) Total Operating Expense: $3,308 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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73 GF Score
Price $20.91
GF Value $43.15
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Kao Total Operating Expense?

Kao KAOCF 73 Total Operating Expense is $3,308 Mil as of Mar. 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.

Kao's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $717 Mil. Kao's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,308 Mil.

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Kao Total Operating Expense 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.

Kao Total Operating Expense Chart

Kao Annual Data
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Kao Quarterly Data
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Kao Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3,308 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $3,308 Mil mean?
Kao (KAOCF) has a Total Operating Expense of $3,308 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Kao and its competitors.
Is Kao's Total Operating Expense too high?
Kao's current Total Operating Expense is $3,308 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense compare to PG and CL?
Kao's Total Operating Expense of $3,308 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 Operating Expense for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Kao and its competitors. Kao's current Total Operating Expense is $3,308 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 (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 Total Operating Expense is $3,308 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao (KAOCF), the current Total Operating Expense is $3,308 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 (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:

  • Total Operating Expense: $3,308 Mil
  • 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.
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