Kao Corporation
Kao Corporation develops and sells hygiene living care, health beauty care, life care, cosmetics, and chemical products. The company offers fabric, kitchen, home, and sanitary care products; facial, body, hair, and oral care, hair styling and color, salon, in-bathroom health care, and warming products; and self-selection cosmetics, as well as provides cosmetics counselling services. It also provi… Read more
Market Cap & Net Worth: Kao Corporation (KAOCF)
Kao Corporation (PINK:KAOCF) has a market capitalization of $18.76 Billion ($18.76 Billion) as of March 18, 2026. Listed on the PINK stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #1102 globally and #856 in its home market, demonstrating a 0.00% increase in market value over the past year.
Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Kao Corporation's stock price $41.47 by its total outstanding shares 452318445 (452.32 Million).
Kao Corporation Market Cap History: 2015 to 2025
Kao Corporation's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2025. Data shows growth from $18.51 Billion to $18.76 Billion (0.36% CAGR).
Kao Corporation Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline
This chart shows how Kao Corporation's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.
Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio
0.01x
Kao Corporation's market cap is 0.01 times its annual revenue
0.11x
Lower than industry averageLatest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio
0.16x
Kao Corporation's market cap is 0.16 times its annual earnings
0.86x
Lower than industry averageWhat These Ratios Tell Investors:
- Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
- Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
- Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
- Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
| Year | Market Cap (USD) | Revenue (USD) | Net Income (USD) | P/S Ratio | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $17.38 Billion | $1.46 Trillion | $126.55 Billion | 0.01x | 0.14x |
| 2017 | $22.92 Billion | $1.49 Trillion | $147.01 Billion | 0.02x | 0.16x |
| 2018 | $28.15 Billion | $1.51 Trillion | $153.70 Billion | 0.02x | 0.18x |
| 2019 | $31.45 Billion | $1.50 Trillion | $148.21 Billion | 0.02x | 0.21x |
| 2020 | $29.15 Billion | $1.38 Trillion | $126.14 Billion | 0.02x | 0.23x |
| 2021 | $20.97 Billion | $1.42 Trillion | $109.64 Billion | 0.01x | 0.19x |
| 2022 | $17.30 Billion | $1.55 Trillion | $86.04 Billion | 0.01x | 0.20x |
| 2023 | $18.58 Billion | $1.53 Trillion | $43.87 Billion | 0.01x | 0.42x |
| 2024 | $17.48 Billion | $1.63 Trillion | $107.77 Billion | 0.01x | 0.16x |
| 2025 | $18.76 Billion | $1.69 Trillion | $120.19 Billion | 0.01x | 0.16x |
Competitor Companies of KAOCF by Market Capitalization
Companies near Kao Corporation in the global market cap rankings as of March 18, 2026.
Key companies related to Kao Corporation by market ranking:
- Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG): Ranked #36 globally with a market cap of $352.89 Billion USD.
- Unilever PLC (PINK:UNLYF): Ranked #142 globally with a market cap of $131.81 Billion USD.
- UNILEVER PLC LS -,035 (XETRA:UNV0): Ranked #147 globally with a market cap of $126.02 Billion USD ( €122.77 Billion EUR).
- L'Oréal S.A (PINK:LRLCF): Ranked #215 globally with a market cap of $94.58 Billion USD.
| Rank | Company | Symbol | Market Cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #36 | Procter & Gamble Company | NYSE:PG | $352.89 Billion | $152.12 |
| #142 | Unilever PLC | PINK:UNLYF | $131.81 Billion | $60.96 |
| #147 | UNILEVER PLC LS -,035 | XETRA:UNV0 | $126.02 Billion | €56.77 |
| #215 | L'Oréal S.A | PINK:LRLCF | $94.58 Billion | $368.10 |
Kao Corporation Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2025
Between 2015 and today, Kao Corporation's market cap moved from $18.51 Billion to $ 18.76 Billion, with a yearly change of 0.36%.
| Year | Market Cap | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18.76 Billion | +7.30% |
| 2024 | $17.48 Billion | -5.91% |
| 2023 | $18.58 Billion | +7.38% |
| 2022 | $17.30 Billion | -17.48% |
| 2021 | $20.97 Billion | -28.07% |
| 2020 | $29.15 Billion | -7.31% |
| 2019 | $31.45 Billion | +11.74% |
| 2018 | $28.15 Billion | +22.79% |
| 2017 | $22.92 Billion | +31.88% |
| 2016 | $17.38 Billion | -6.09% |
| 2015 | $18.51 Billion | -- |
End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources
On Mar 17th, 2026 the market cap of Kao Corporation was reported to be:
| Source | Market Cap |
|---|---|
| Yahoo Finance | $18.76 Billion USD |
| MoneyControl | $18.76 Billion USD |
| MarketWatch | $18.76 Billion USD |
| marketcap.company | $18.76 Billion USD |
| Reuters | $18.76 Billion USD |
Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.