KOHLS CORP (KSS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KSS - US5002551043 - Common Stock
22.865 USD
+0.29 (+1.26%)
KSS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. While KSS is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. KSS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KSS was profitable.
KSS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KSS reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years KSS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KSS's Return On Assets of 1.37% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KSS outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
KSS has a Return On Equity (4.94%) which is in line with its industry peers.
KSS has a Return On Invested Capital (4.15%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KSS is significantly below the industry average of 9.35%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.96%) for KSS is below the current ROIC(4.15%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
The Profit Margin of KSS (1.23%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KSS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KSS has a Operating Margin (3.17%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KSS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KSS has a Gross Margin of 40.47%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KSS underperforms 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 | 3.17% | ||
| 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KSS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KSS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
KSS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KSS has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.93, KSS is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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 76.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC9.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.30 indicates that KSS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.30, KSS is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Quick ratio of KSS (0.12) is worse than 93.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KSS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -47.37%.
The earnings per share for KSS have been decreasing by -21.05% on average. This is quite bad
KSS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.13%.
Measured over the past years, KSS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.37%
EPS 3Y-41.2%
EPS 5Y-21.05%
EPS Q2Q%-64.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.08%
Sales Q2Q%1.94%
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 17.67% on average per year.
KSS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y-6.62%
EPS Next 2Y-5.02%
EPS Next 3Y-1.53%
EPS Next 5Y17.67%
Revenue Next Year-3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.18%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.37%
Revenue Next 5Y0.45%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.24 indicates a correct valuation of KSS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KSS is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.41, KSS is valued a bit cheaper.
KSS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.90.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KSS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.33% 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 35.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KSS indicates a rather cheap valuation: KSS is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.02%
EPS Next 3Y-1.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KSS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%.
KSS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 14.88. KSS pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
KSS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
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 50.52% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP50.52%
EPS Next 2Y-5.02%
EPS Next 3Y-1.53%
NYSE:KSS (12/5/2025, 3:35:57 PM)
22.865
+0.29 (+1.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners106.61%
Inst Owner Change-9.53%
Ins Owners3.31%
Ins Owner Change-0.19%
Market Cap2.56B
Revenue(TTM)15.75B
Net Income(TTM)194.00M
Analysts50
Price Target13.9 (-39.21%)
Short Float %25.75%
Short Ratio5.19
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
Yearly Dividend2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.49%
DP50.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.53%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.53%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.95%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.03%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.29%
PT rev (1m)3.28%
PT rev (3m)72.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)63.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.9 | ||
| P/S | 0.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.09 | ||
| P/B | 0.65 | ||
| P/tB | 0.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.28 |
EPS(TTM)1.5
EY6.56%
EPS(NY)1.35
Fwd EY5.92%
FCF(TTM)7.31
FCFY31.96%
OCF(TTM)10.94
OCFY47.84%
SpS140.55
BVpS35.07
TBVpS35.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number34.4
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 | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 422.17% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC9.75%
ROIC/WACC0.43
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)-47.37%
EPS 3Y-41.2%
EPS 5Y-21.05%
EPS Q2Q%-64.56%
EPS Next Y-6.62%
EPS Next 2Y-5.02%
EPS Next 3Y-1.53%
EPS Next 5Y17.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.84%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.08%
Sales Q2Q%1.94%
Revenue Next Year-3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.18%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.37%
Revenue Next 5Y0.45%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.49%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.84%
EBIT growth 5Y-15.93%
EBIT Next Year126.26%
EBIT Next 3Y30.22%
EBIT Next 5Y22.35%
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 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 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for KOHLS CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KOHLS CORP (KSS) is expected to decline by -6.62% 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 50.52%.