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Kao Corp. (4452)

Symbol	Exchange	Currency
4452	Tokyo	JPY	Delayed
KAOOY	OTC Markets	USD	Delayed
4452	Frankfurt	EUR	Delayed

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5,117.0 -4.0 -0.08%

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Volume: 875,000
Bid/Ask: 5,117.0 / 5,127.0
Day's Range: 5,091.0 - 5,128.0

Type: Equity

Market: Japan

ISIN: JP3205800000

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4452 Financial Summary

A brief financial summary of Kao Corp. as well as the most significant critical numbers from each of its financial reports. In addition, some financial ratios derived from these reports are featured. Users can opt to see 4 periods of either annual or quarterly information.

For the three months ended 31 March 2022, Kao Corp revenues increased 8% to Y346.8B. Net income decreased 29% to Y18.24B. Revenues reflect Chemicals segment increase of 31% to Y83.86B, Cosmetics Business segment increase of 11% to Y56.36B, Hygiene & Living Care Business segment increase of 1% to Y113.93B, Asia ex-Japan (Region) segment increase of 23% to Y74.02B, Europe segment increase of 26% to Y36.17B, Americas segment increase of 17% to Y38.72B.

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Advanced Financial Summary

TTM = Trailing Twelve Months

MRQ = Most Recent Quarter

4452 Income Statement

Gross margin TTM 35.35%

Operating margin TTM 7.1%

Net Profit margin TTM 5.55%

Return on Investment TTM 6.49%

Total Revenue Net Income

Period Ending:	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022
Total Revenue	423349	393809	387106	346795
Gross Profit	146977	135205	139989	126171
Operating Income	33154	23256	30709	22952
Net Income	27718	19432	20644	18244

4452 Balance Sheet

Quick Ratio MRQ 1.03

Current Ratio MRQ 1.66

LT Debt to Equity MRQ 6.39%

Total Debt to Equity MRQ 27.03%

Total Assets Total Liabilities

Period Ending:	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022
Total Assets	1726187	1733913	1761180	1685136
Total Liabilities	730434	724783	721442	707446
Total Equity	995753	1009130	1039738	977690

4452 Cash Flow Statement

Cash Flow/Share TTM 281.62

Revenue/Share TTM 3,336.83

Operating Cash Flow 11.87%

Cash Net Change in Cash

Period Ending:	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022
Period Length:	0 Months	0 Months	0 Months	3 Months
Cash From Operating Activities	57751	45410	37857	-10113
Cash From Investing Activities	-16185	-18677	-24367	-15682
Cash From Financing Activities	-2560	-69513	-28295	-38943
Net Change in Cash	28270	-40549	-1402	-54140

* In Millions of JPY (except for per share items)

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