KOHLS CORP (KSS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KSS - US5002551043 - Common Stock
15.4002 USD
+0.02 (+0.13%)
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 it does not seem to be growing.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years KSS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KSS has a Return On Assets (1.55%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KSS (5.30%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KSS (4.31%) is worse than 60.71% 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 10.60%.
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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, KSS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, KSS has about the same debt to assets ratio.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KSS outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
KSS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.02. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KSS (1.02) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC9.01%
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 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 Quick ratio of 0.19. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KSS underperforms 92.86% 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.
Looking at the last year, KSS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.23% in the last year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, KSS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.95% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.38% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-51.52%
EPS Next 2Y-30.84%
EPS Next 3Y-20.96%
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.75, the valuation of KSS can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KSS is valued cheaper than 89.29% 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 27.67.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.46 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KSS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KSS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. KSS is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KSS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KSS is cheaper than 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
KSS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KSS is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KSS's earnings are expected to decrease with -20.96% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-30.84%
EPS Next 3Y-20.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KSS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.92%.
KSS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 8.13. KSS pays more dividend than 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, KSS pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.92% |
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
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-30.84%
EPS Next 3Y-20.96%
NYSE:KSS (9/30/2025, 12:32:08 PM)
15.4002
+0.02 (+0.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners106.61%
Inst Owner Change-1.32%
Ins Owners3.31%
Ins Owner Change20.83%
Market Cap1.73B
Analysts49.57
Price Target12.6 (-18.18%)
Short Float %30.27%
Short Ratio2.48
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.92% |
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)56.39%
PT rev (3m)74.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)60.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)66.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.46 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.9 | ||
| P/B | 0.44 | ||
| P/tB | 0.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.49 |
EPS(TTM)1.58
EY10.26%
EPS(NY)0.72
Fwd EY4.66%
FCF(TTM)4.28
FCFY27.81%
OCF(TTM)8.09
OCFY52.55%
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
WACC9.01%
ROIC/WACC0.48
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-51.52%
EPS Next 2Y-30.84%
EPS Next 3Y-20.96%
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 Year126.26%
EBIT Next 3Y30.3%
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%