KOHLS CORP (KSS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KSS - US5002551043 - Common Stock
17.165 USD
-0.21 (-1.24%)
Taking everything into account, KSS scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KSS was compared to 28 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. KSS has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. KSS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KSS was profitable.
In the past year KSS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years KSS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
KSS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KSS has a Return On Assets (1.55%) which is in line with its industry peers.
KSS has a Return On Equity (5.30%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KSS has a worse Return On Invested Capital (4.31%) than 60.71% of its industry peers.
KSS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.96%. This is significantly below the industry average of 11.01%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.31%) for KSS is above the 3 year average (3.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.55% | ||
| ROE | 5.3% | ||
| ROIC | 4.31% |
ROA(3y)0.98%
ROA(5y)1.62%
ROE(3y)3.5%
ROE(5y)5.5%
ROIC(3y)3.96%
ROIC(5y)4.98%
1.3 Margins
KSS has a Profit Margin of 1.31%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KSS outperforms 53.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KSS has declined.
KSS's Operating Margin of 3.28% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KSS outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KSS has declined.
KSS has a Gross Margin of 40.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KSS outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KSS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.31% | ||
| GM | 40.48% |
OM growth 3Y-28.67%
OM growth 5Y-12.36%
PM growth 3Y-48.17%
PM growth 5Y-27.94%
GM growth 3Y-0.57%
GM growth 5Y0.61%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
KSS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KSS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for KSS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KSS has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KSS has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.52. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as KSS would need 8.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KSS has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.52) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KSS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.02. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
KSS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.02. This is in the lower half of the industry: KSS underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC9.21%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that KSS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KSS's Current ratio of 1.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KSS is outperformed by 64.29% of its industry peers.
KSS has a Quick Ratio of 1.36. This is a bad value and indicates that KSS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KSS has a worse Quick ratio (0.19) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KSS have decreased strongly by -38.04% in the last year.
The earnings per share for KSS have been decreasing by -21.05% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, KSS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.23% in the last year.
KSS shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.04%
EPS 3Y-41.2%
EPS 5Y-21.05%
EPS Q2Q%-5.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.08%
Sales Q2Q%-5.05%
3.2 Future
KSS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.95% yearly.
KSS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y-69.77%
EPS Next 2Y-41.44%
EPS Next 3Y-30.98%
EPS Next 5Y17.95%
Revenue Next Year-4.8%
Revenue Next 2Y-3%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.43%
Revenue Next 5Y0.38%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.86, the valuation of KSS can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KSS is valued cheaper than 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. KSS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.37, KSS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KSS is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.88. KSS is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
89.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KSS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KSS indicates a rather cheap valuation: KSS is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as KSS's earnings are expected to decrease with -30.98% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-41.44%
EPS Next 3Y-30.98%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KSS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.10%.
KSS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.95. KSS pays more dividend than 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
KSS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.1% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KSS decreases each year by -5.49%.
KSS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
KSS has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
KSS pays out 66.83% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP66.83%
EPS Next 2Y-41.44%
EPS Next 3Y-30.98%
NYSE:KSS (9/19/2025, 12:47:09 PM)
17.165
-0.21 (-1.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners108.49%
Inst Owner Change-1.32%
Ins Owners3.3%
Ins Owner Change19.75%
Market Cap1.92B
Analysts49.57
Price Target12.6 (-26.59%)
Short Float %29.46%
Short Ratio2.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.1% |
Yearly Dividend2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.49%
DP66.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)70.57%
Min EPS beat(2)51.41%
Max EPS beat(2)89.73%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)35.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-29.1%
Max EPS beat(4)89.73%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-53.87%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-42.94%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)-27.31%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.07%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.07%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.09%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.22%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.28%
PT rev (1m)64.4%
PT rev (3m)74.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)33.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.12 | ||
| P/B | 0.49 | ||
| P/tB | 0.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.67 |
EPS(TTM)1.58
EY9.2%
EPS(NY)0.51
Fwd EY3%
FCF(TTM)4.28
FCFY24.95%
OCF(TTM)8.09
OCFY47.15%
SpS141.75
BVpS35.04
TBVpS35.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.55% | ||
| ROE | 5.3% | ||
| ROCE | 4.8% | ||
| ROIC | 4.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.38% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.38% | ||
| OM | 3.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.31% | ||
| GM | 40.48% | ||
| FCFM | 3.02% |
ROA(3y)0.98%
ROA(5y)1.62%
ROE(3y)3.5%
ROE(5y)5.5%
ROIC(3y)3.96%
ROIC(5y)4.98%
ROICexc(3y)4.02%
ROICexc(5y)5.42%
ROICexgc(3y)4.02%
ROICexgc(5y)5.42%
ROCE(3y)4.45%
ROCE(5y)5.55%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-33.7%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-15.18%
ROICexc growth 3Y-33.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y-15.18%
OM growth 3Y-28.67%
OM growth 5Y-12.36%
PM growth 3Y-48.17%
PM growth 5Y-27.94%
GM growth 3Y-0.57%
GM growth 5Y0.61%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.52 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.23 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 59.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.26% | ||
| Profit Quality | 230.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC9.21%
ROIC/WACC0.47
Cap/Depr(3y)80.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)70.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.19%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.04%
EPS 3Y-41.2%
EPS 5Y-21.05%
EPS Q2Q%-5.08%
EPS Next Y-69.77%
EPS Next 2Y-41.44%
EPS Next 3Y-30.98%
EPS Next 5Y17.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.08%
Sales Q2Q%-5.05%
Revenue Next Year-4.8%
Revenue Next 2Y-3%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.43%
Revenue Next 5Y0.38%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.84%
EBIT growth 5Y-15.93%
EBIT Next Year123.65%
EBIT Next 3Y30.85%
EBIT Next 5Y22.28%
FCF growth 1Y9.09%
FCF growth 3Y-52.2%
FCF growth 5Y-25.67%
OCF growth 1Y-14.11%
OCF growth 3Y-34.17%
OCF growth 5Y-17.12%