KOHLS CORP (KSS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:KSS • US5002551043

15.48 USD
-0.89 (-5.44%)
At close: Mar 2, 2026
15.6 USD
+0.12 (+0.78%)
After Hours: 3/2/2026, 10:33:27 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

KSS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. KSS may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. KSS is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • KSS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
  • In the past 5 years KSS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
KSS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKSS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.37%, KSS is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.94%, KSS is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KSS has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.15%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KSS underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KSS is significantly below the industry average of 9.25%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
KSS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKSS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • KSS has a Profit Margin of 1.23%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KSS outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
  • KSS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • KSS has a Operating Margin of 3.17%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KSS outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
  • KSS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of KSS (40.47%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • KSS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
KSS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKSS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KSS is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KSS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, KSS has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for KSS has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
KSS Yearly Shares OutstandingKSS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
KSS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKSS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.53, we must say that KSS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • KSS has a Altman-Z score (1.53) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • KSS has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.93. This is a neutral value as KSS would need 4.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.93, KSS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KSS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.01. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.01, KSS is doing worse than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.01
Debt/FCF 4.93
Altman-Z 1.53
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC8.96%
KSS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKSS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B

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.
  • KSS has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. 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 Quick ratio of 0.12. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KSS underperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 0.12
KSS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKSS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • KSS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -33.33%.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.08% on average over the past years.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.03% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.97% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-6%
EPS Next 2Y-2.73%
EPS Next 3Y0.92%
EPS Next 5Y17.03%
Revenue Next Year-2.51%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.42%
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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
KSS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKSS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B 20B
KSS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKSS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 2 -2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.46, which indicates a very decent valuation of KSS.
  • KSS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KSS is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.13. KSS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.91 indicates a reasonable valuation of KSS.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KSS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • KSS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.11.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.46
Fwd PE 10.91
KSS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKSS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 90.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KSS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • KSS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KSS is cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.12
EV/EBITDA 4.7
KSS Per share dataKSS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-2.73%
EPS Next 3Y0.92%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.87%, KSS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • The stock price of KSS dropped by -32.84% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.62, KSS pays a better dividend. On top of this KSS pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KSS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.87%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of KSS decreases each year by -5.49%.
  • KSS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
KSS Yearly Dividends per shareKSS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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-2.73%
EPS Next 3Y0.92%
KSS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKSS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B
KSS Dividend Payout.KSS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KSS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KOHLS CORP

NYSE:KSS (3/2/2026, 10:33:27 PM)

After market: 15.6 +0.12 (+0.78%)

15.48

-0.89 (-5.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)11-25
Earnings (Next)05-27
Inst Owners97.46%
Inst Owner Change7.48%
Ins Owners3.28%
Ins Owner Change-0.17%
Market Cap1.74B
Revenue(TTM)15.75B
Net Income(TTM)194.00M
Analysts52.38
Price Target21.69 (40.12%)
Short Float %25.35%
Short Ratio7.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.87%
Yearly Dividend2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.49%
DP50.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
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)-3.04%
PT rev (3m)56.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)80.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)90.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.46
Fwd PE 10.91
P/S 0.11
P/FCF 2.12
P/OCF 1.42
P/B 0.44
P/tB 0.44
EV/EBITDA 4.7
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY9.56%
EPS(NY)1.42
Fwd EY9.17%
FCF(TTM)7.3
FCFY47.16%
OCF(TTM)10.93
OCFY70.59%
SpS140.4
BVpS35.03
TBVpS35.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number34.15
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.53
F-Score5
WACC8.96%
ROIC/WACC0.46
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%
EPS Next 2Y-2.73%
EPS Next 3Y0.92%
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-2.51%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.42%
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 FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KOHLS CORP (KSS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KSS.


What is the valuation status of KOHLS CORP (KSS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KOHLS CORP (KSS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for KOHLS CORP?

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% in the next year.