OTC •
Consumer Defensive •
Household & Personal Products •
Quote as of 05/22/2026
Company Profile
IndustryHousehold & Personal Products
SectorConsumer Defensive
ExchangeOTC
Market Capitalization16,826 mln
Float374 mln
Earnings Date05/12/2026
EPS
0.30
Marginal
P / E
25.00
Elevated
Piotroski F-Score
6
/ 9
Solid
Beneish M-Score
-2.65
Likely reliable
Relative Strength
49
/ 100
In line with market
Debt / Equity
0.22
Very low leverage
Business Description
Founded in 1887 and based in Chuo, Japan, Kao Corporation is a well-established manufacturer with a broad range of products spanning personal care, household cleaning, cosmetics, and industrial chemicals. On the consumer side, the company produces everyday essentials such as skincare, haircare, oral hygiene, and home cleaning products, while also offering professional cosmetics advice and salon services. Its industrial division supplies specialty chemicals used in construction, manufacturing, semiconductors, and printing. Originally known as Kao Soap Co. Ltd., the company adopted its current name in 1982.
