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KOHLS CORP (KSS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:KSS - US5002551043 - Common Stock

16.75 USD
-0.79 (-4.5%)
Last: 11/6/2025, 5:05:00 PM
16.71 USD
-0.04 (-0.24%)
After Hours: 11/6/2025, 5:05:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

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 has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. KSS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KSS had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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 of 5.30%. 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 4.31%, KSS is doing worse than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
KSS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.96%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.38%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.96%) for KSS is below the current ROIC(4.31%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
KSS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKSS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

KSS's Profit Margin of 1.31% 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 Profit Margin of KSS has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 3.28%, KSS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
KSS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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 RankSector 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%
KSS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKSS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KSS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KSS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for KSS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KSS has about the same debt to assets ratio.
KSS Yearly Shares OutstandingKSS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M
KSS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKSS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

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 of 1.64. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KSS outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KSS (8.52) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KSS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.02. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
KSS's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.02 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KSS is outperformed by 76.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.02
Debt/FCF 8.52
Altman-Z 1.64
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC9.17%
KSS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKSS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that KSS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.36, KSS is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.19 indicates that KSS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KSS (0.19) is worse than 93.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 0.19
KSS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKSS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for KSS have decreased strongly by -38.04% in the last year.
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 -7.23%.
KSS shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.08% yearly.
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 17.67% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.45% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-50.88%
EPS Next 2Y-30.66%
EPS Next 3Y-20.96%
EPS Next 5Y17.67%
Revenue Next Year-4.78%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.68%
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.
KSS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKSS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B 20B
KSS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKSS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 2 -2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.60, which indicates a very decent valuation of KSS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KSS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KSS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.13), we can say KSS is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.22, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KSS.
KSS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KSS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.35), we can say KSS is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.6
Fwd PE 23.22
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KSS indicates a rather cheap valuation: KSS is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
93.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KSS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.91
EV/EBITDA 4.69
KSS Per share dataKSS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as KSS's earnings are expected to decrease with -20.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-30.66%
EPS Next 3Y-20.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KSS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.17%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 9.75, KSS pays a better dividend. On top of this KSS pays more dividend than 93.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KSS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.17%

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
KSS Yearly Dividends per shareKSS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

KSS pays out 66.83% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP66.83%
EPS Next 2Y-30.66%
EPS Next 3Y-20.96%
KSS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKSS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

KOHLS CORP

NYSE:KSS (11/6/2025, 5:05:00 PM)

After market: 16.71 -0.04 (-0.24%)

16.75

-0.79 (-4.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)08-27 2025-08-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-24 2025-11-24
Inst Owners106.61%
Inst Owner Change-1.22%
Ins Owners3.31%
Ins Owner Change8.1%
Market Cap1.88B
Revenue(TTM)15.89B
Net Income(TTM)208.00M
Analysts49.57
Price Target13.46 (-19.64%)
Short Float %31.98%
Short Ratio5.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.17%
Yearly Dividend2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.49%
DP66.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date09-10 2025-09-10 (0.125)
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)6.85%
PT rev (3m)86.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)64.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.6
Fwd PE 23.22
P/S 0.12
P/FCF 3.91
P/OCF 2.07
P/B 0.48
P/tB 0.48
EV/EBITDA 4.69
EPS(TTM)1.58
EY9.43%
EPS(NY)0.72
Fwd EY4.31%
FCF(TTM)4.28
FCFY25.57%
OCF(TTM)8.09
OCFY48.32%
SpS141.75
BVpS35.04
TBVpS35.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.29
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC9.17%
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)-38.04%
EPS 3Y-41.2%
EPS 5Y-21.05%
EPS Q2Q%-5.08%
EPS Next Y-50.88%
EPS Next 2Y-30.66%
EPS Next 3Y-20.96%
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-4.78%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.68%
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 3Y30.18%
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 -50.88% 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%.