Start with its own history
At 27.21×, KAOCF is 9.6% below its 10-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
OTC · KAOCFHousehold & Personal ProductsUpdated Nov 5, 2026
Kao Corporation P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
27.21×
9.6% belowthe 10-year annual average
Share price26
÷Earnings per share0.9554
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 27.21 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2025
Annual P/ESelected-period average 30.10×
3-year average37.68×3 positive annual observations
5-year average33.57×5 positive annual observations
10-year average30.10×10 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM19.91×7 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 15 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 24.05× | -12.7% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 27.54× | -55.2% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 61.46× | +114.4% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 28.67× | +9.8% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 26.10× | -14.1% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 30.39× | +3.3% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 29.43× | +13.4% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 25.95× | +1.6% |
View all 15 annual observations +
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | 25.54× | +16.8% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 21.86× | -26.7% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 29.81× | -1.9% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 30.40× | +15.8% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 26.26× | +24.9% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 21.02× | -2.8% |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 21.62× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How KAOCF compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 KAOCF This stockKao Corporation | 27.21× |
 4922.TKOSÉ Corporation | 25.73× |
 4911.TShiseido Company, Limited | N/M |
 4912.TLion Corporation | 18.53× |
 4527.TRohto Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. | 19.55× |
 4967.TKobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | 331.82× |
 7956.TPigeon Corporation | 28.01× |
 4928.TNoevir Holdings Co., Ltd. | 19.91× |
 4923.TCota Co., Ltd. | 19.49× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does KAOCF’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 7 positive peer ratios above is 19.91×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 26 ÷ EPS 0.9554 = 27.21×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 5, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
KAOCF P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
Kao Corporation's current P/E is 27.21× based on the quote data last updated Nov 5, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.