Kao Corp ADR (KAOOY)

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Kao Corp ADR (KAOOY) is down 6.1% since the beginning of the year. At $7 per share, KAOOY is trading 23.2% below its 52-week high of $10. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KAOOY shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $651.

Kao Corp ADR (KAOOY) has returned -6.05% so far this year and -19.12% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KAOOY has returned -17.51% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 15, 2004, KAOOY's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.19%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 30.4 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +16.2%, while the worst month was May 2018 at -78.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, KAOOY closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 16, 2008 with a return of +12.8%, while the worst single day was May 3, 2018 at -80.5%.

Kao Corp ADR has an annualized alpha of -1.18%, beta of 0.45, and R2 of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 16, 2004.

• This stock participated in 32.67% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 3.39% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.45 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.08 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.08 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

KAOOY ranks 8 for risk / return — in the bottom 8% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Kao Corp ADR (KAOOY) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Kao Corp ADR provided a 1.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.10 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Kao Corp ADR. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Kao Corp ADR. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Kao Corp ADR was 91.48%, occurring on Nov 3, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Kao Corp ADR drawdown is 90.27%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Kao Corp ADR over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Kao Corp ADR is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Household & Personal Products industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.