KOHLS CORP (KSS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KSS • US5002551043
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-0.09 (-0.68%)
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This KSS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KSS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KSS was profitable.
- KSS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years KSS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- In the past 5 years KSS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- KSS's Return On Assets of 1.37% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KSS outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
- KSS has a Return On Equity of 4.94%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KSS outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.15%, KSS is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KSS is significantly below the industry average of 9.12%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.15%) for KSS is above the 3 year average (3.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.37% | ||
| ROE | 4.94% | ||
| ROIC | 4.15% |
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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.23%, KSS is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- KSS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- KSS has a Operating Margin (3.17%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- KSS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 40.47%, KSS is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 3.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.23% | ||
| GM | 40.47% |
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. KSS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KSS is destroying value.
- KSS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- KSS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- KSS has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
2.2 Solvency
- KSS has an Altman-Z score of 1.51. This is a bad value and indicates that KSS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.51, KSS is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KSS is 4.93, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KSS, 4.93 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- KSS has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.93) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.01 is on the high side and indicates that KSS has dependencies on debt financing.
- KSS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.01) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC8.75%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.30 indicates that KSS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KSS has a Current ratio of 1.30. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KSS outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.12 indicates that KSS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- KSS has a Quick ratio of 0.12. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KSS underperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.12 |
3. KSS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for KSS have decreased strongly by -33.33% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, KSS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -21.05% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, KSS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.13% 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)-33.33%
EPS 3Y-41.2%
EPS 5Y-21.05%
EPS Q2Q%-50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.08%
Sales Q2Q%-2.85%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, KSS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.03% on average per year.
- KSS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.97% yearly.
EPS Next Y-6.39%
EPS Next 2Y-3.42%
EPS Next 3Y0.59%
EPS Next 5Y17.03%
Revenue Next Year-2.54%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.64%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.51%
Revenue Next 5Y0.97%
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. KSS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.91, the valuation of KSS can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KSS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.70, KSS is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.42, the valuation of KSS can be described as reasonable.
- 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KSS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- KSS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KSS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KSS is valued cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.42%
EPS Next 3Y0.59%
5. KSS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KSS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.19%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- In the last 3 months the price of KSS has falen by -43.36%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- KSS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.62. KSS pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KSS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
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
- 50.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KSS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP50.52%
EPS Next 2Y-3.42%
EPS Next 3Y0.59%
KSS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
13.18
-0.09 (-0.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)11-25 2025-11-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-27 2026-05-27
Inst Owners106.34%
Inst Owner Change8.48%
Ins Owners3.14%
Ins Owner Change-0.17%
Market Cap1.48B
Revenue(TTM)15.75B
Net Income(TTM)194.00M
Analysts52.38
Price Target21.69 (64.57%)
Short Float %24.73%
Short Ratio7.53
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
Yearly Dividend2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.49%
DP50.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-18 2026-03-18 (0.125)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)120.06%
Min EPS beat(2)89.73%
Max EPS beat(2)150.38%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)80.01%
Min EPS beat(4)28.5%
Max EPS beat(4)150.38%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-41.37%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-30.74%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)-27.49%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.52%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.52%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.58%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.45%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.6%
PT rev (1m)-2.3%
PT rev (3m)-0.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.21 | ||
| P/B | 0.38 | ||
| P/tB | 0.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.42 |
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY11.23%
EPS(NY)1.4
Fwd EY10.62%
FCF(TTM)7.3
FCFY55.39%
OCF(TTM)10.93
OCFY82.91%
SpS140.4
BVpS35.03
TBVpS35.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number34.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.37% | ||
| ROE | 4.94% | ||
| ROCE | 4.61% | ||
| ROIC | 4.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.2% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.2% | ||
| OM | 3.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.23% | ||
| GM | 40.47% | ||
| FCFM | 5.2% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-33.7%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover1.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.93 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.27 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 57.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.82 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 422.17% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.51 |
F-Score5
WACC8.75%
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)-33.33%
EPS 3Y-41.2%
EPS 5Y-21.05%
EPS Q2Q%-50%
EPS Next Y-6.39%
EPS Next 2Y-3.42%
EPS Next 3Y0.59%
EPS Next 5Y17.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.08%
Sales Q2Q%-2.85%
Revenue Next Year-2.54%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.64%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.51%
Revenue Next 5Y0.97%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.49%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.84%
EBIT growth 5Y-15.93%
EBIT Next Year143.57%
EBIT Next 3Y33.95%
EBIT Next 5Y23.01%
FCF growth 1Y64.46%
FCF growth 3Y-52.2%
FCF growth 5Y-25.67%
OCF growth 1Y12.89%
OCF growth 3Y-34.17%
OCF growth 5Y-17.12%
KOHLS CORP / KSS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KSS.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KOHLS CORP (KSS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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KOHLS CORP (KSS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the financial health of KOHLS CORP (KSS) stock?
The financial health rating of KOHLS CORP (KSS) is 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for KOHLS CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KOHLS CORP (KSS) is expected to decline by -6.39% in the next year.