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Kao (KAO) Stock Price & Analysis

KAO Stock Chart & Stats

€20.92€0.34(1.65%)
At close: 5:30 PM GMT+1
EUR 18EUR 1929 Jun8 Jul7 Sep21 Sep
Day’s Range
EUR 20.92 - EUR 20.92
52-Week Range
EUR 15.33 - EUR 21.15
Previous Close
EUR 20.58
Volume
0
Average Volume (3M)
0
Market Cap
EUR 19.20B
Enterprise Value
EUR 2.86T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
EUR 326.66B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
EUR 237.21B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
25.2
Beta
0.35
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.23
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
2.85%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Profitability Recovery

Kao's margins have meaningfully recovered, with net margin ~7.5% and operating margin ~10.8%. Sustained margin expansion increases internal cash generation, supports reinvestment in brands and R&D, and improves earnings resilience across consumer and B2B cycles over months.

Conservative Balance Sheet

Low leverage (debt ~0.22x equity) gives Kao durable financial flexibility, lowering refinancing and interest-rate risk. This conservative capital structure supports consistent dividends, strategic M&A optionality, and shields operations during macro slowdowns over the next several quarters.

Improving Free Cash Flow

Rising FCF (~151B, +8%) and solid cash conversion (~0.69x net income) indicate durable ability to fund capex, marketing and shareholder returns from operations. Consistent FCF growth underpins capital allocation choices and reduces reliance on external financing.

Bears Say

Modest Top-line Growth

Revenue momentum is modest (low single-digit TTM growth), reflecting mature consumer categories and incremental expansion. Slow top-line growth constrains long-term upside and forces reliance on margin improvement or cost discipline to drive earnings growth over the medium term.

Moderate Operating Cash Coverage

Operating cash flow coverage (~0.41) is relatively limited versus earnings, implying working-capital swings or reinvestment needs can tighten liquidity. This reduces spare internal capacity for big strategic moves and increases sensitivity to operational disruptions.

Margins Still Below Peak

Although margins have rebounded, they remain short of prior peak levels. With assets growing, any margin erosion could quickly depress ROE. Sustained structural margin improvement is required to lock in stronger returns and justify higher capital intensity.

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KAO FAQ

What was Kao’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kao lowest stock price was €15.33 and its highest was €21.15 in the past 12 months.
What is Kao’s market cap?
Kao’s market cap is €19.20B.
When is Kao’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kao’s next earnings report is estimated for Nov 05, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 4 days.
How were Kao’s earnings last quarter?
Kao released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported €0.217 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.192 by €0.025.
Is Kao overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kao’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kao pay dividends?
Kao does not currently pay dividends.
What is Kao’s EPS estimate?
Kao’s EPS estimate is 0.23.
How many shares outstanding does Kao have?
Kao has 907,200,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kao’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kao reported an EPS of €0.217 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.192. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.605%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kao?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:KAO
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