KOHLS CORP (KSS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KSS - US5002551043 - Common Stock
18.06 USD
+0.08 (+0.44%)
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KSS gets a fundamental rating of 3 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 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.
In the past 5 years KSS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KSS has a Return On Assets of 1.55%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KSS outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
KSS has a Return On Equity (5.30%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.31%, KSS is doing worse than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KSS is significantly below the industry average of 10.39%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.96%) for KSS is below the current ROIC(4.31%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
With a Profit Margin value of 1.31%, KSS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KSS has declined.
The Operating Margin of KSS (3.28%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KSS has declined.
KSS has a worse Gross Margin (40.48%) than 60.00% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KSS is destroying value.
KSS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 an Altman-Z score of 1.64. This is a bad value and indicates that KSS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
KSS has a Altman-Z score (1.64) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KSS is 8.52, which is on the high side as it means it would take KSS, 8.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KSS has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.52) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.02 is on the high side and indicates that KSS has dependencies on debt financing.
KSS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.02. This is in the lower half of the industry: KSS underperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.64 |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC9.31%
2.3 Liquidity
KSS has a Current Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that KSS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting 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 66.67% 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's Quick ratio of 0.19 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KSS is outperformed by 93.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KSS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -38.04%.
KSS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -21.05% yearly.
KSS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.23%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.08% on average over the past years.
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 17.67% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.45% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-50.67%
EPS Next 2Y-30.78%
EPS Next 3Y-27.03%
EPS Next 5Y17.67%
Revenue Next Year-4.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.12%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.29%
Revenue Next 5Y0.45%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.43, 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.
KSS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.13, the valuation of KSS can be described as expensive.
KSS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.43. KSS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.13 |
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.
93.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KSS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KSS's earnings are expected to decrease with -27.03% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-30.78%
EPS Next 3Y-27.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.99%, KSS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KSS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 11.26. KSS pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KSS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.99% |
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
66.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KSS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP66.83%
EPS Next 2Y-30.78%
EPS Next 3Y-27.03%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners106.61%
Inst Owner Change-0.66%
Ins Owners3.31%
Ins Owner Change8.1%
Market Cap2.02B
Revenue(TTM)15.89B
Net Income(TTM)208.00M
Analysts50
Price Target13.46 (-25.47%)
Short Float %31.98%
Short Ratio5.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.99% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)75.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)65.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.13 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.23 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | 0.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.73 |
EPS(TTM)1.58
EY8.75%
EPS(NY)0.72
Fwd EY3.98%
FCF(TTM)4.28
FCFY23.72%
OCF(TTM)8.09
OCFY44.81%
SpS141.75
BVpS35.04
TBVpS35.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.29
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%
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 Turnover1.19
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 | 1.76 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.26% | ||
| Profit Quality | 230.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.64 |
F-Score5
WACC9.31%
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)-38.04%
EPS 3Y-41.2%
EPS 5Y-21.05%
EPS Q2Q%-5.08%
EPS Next Y-50.67%
EPS Next 2Y-30.78%
EPS Next 3Y-27.03%
EPS Next 5Y17.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.08%
Sales Q2Q%-5.05%
Revenue Next Year-4.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.12%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.29%
Revenue Next 5Y0.45%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.84%
EBIT growth 5Y-15.93%
EBIT Next Year126.26%
EBIT Next 3Y30.3%
EBIT Next 5Y22.35%
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%
KOHLS CORP / KSS FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KOHLS CORP (KSS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to KSS.
Can you provide the valuation status for KOHLS CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 earnings growth outlook for KOHLS CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KOHLS CORP (KSS) is expected to decline by -50.67% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KSS stock?
The dividend rating of KOHLS CORP (KSS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 66.83%.