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(KSS) Kohl's - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US5002551043

Apparel, Footwear, Home Goods, Beauty, Accessories

KSS EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): 19.88%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): 27.9%

KSS Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): -6.59%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): -33.8%

Description: KSS Kohl's

Kohls Corporation (NYSE:KSS) is a broadline retailer operating in the United States, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.25 billion. The companys stock exhibits a relatively high beta of 1.754, indicating a significant level of volatility in relation to the overall market.

To evaluate the investment potential of KSS, it is essential to analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, profit margins, and return on equity (ROE). Currently, Kohls ROE stands at 1.83%, suggesting a relatively low return on shareholder equity. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 10.20, which is lower than the industry average, potentially indicating undervaluation. However, the forward P/E ratio is significantly higher at 69.44, implying expected earnings growth.

The retail industry is heavily influenced by economic drivers such as consumer spending, GDP growth, and interest rates. Kohls performance is likely tied to these macroeconomic factors, as well as industry-specific trends like e-commerce adoption and competitive landscape. Analyzing the companys sales growth, gross margin, and operating expenses can provide insights into its operational efficiency and ability to adapt to changing market conditions.

To make an informed investment decision, it is crucial to assess Kohls financial health, including its debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage, and cash flow generation. Additionally, evaluating the companys strategic initiatives, such as investments in digital transformation and supply chain optimization, can help determine its potential for long-term growth and profitability.

KSS Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	1,859m
Sub-Industry	Broadline Retail
IPO / Inception	1992-05-18

KSS Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	-47.4%
Fundamental	59.7%
Dividend Rating	63.6%
Return 12m vs S&P 500	-20.5%
Analyst Rating	2.50 of 5

KSS Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m	6.03%
Yield on Cost 5y	5.04%
Annual Growth 5y	23.22%
Payout Consistency	94.4%
Payout Ratio	47.3%

KSS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	94.8%
Growth Correlation 12m	-53.8%
Growth Correlation 5y	-74.4%
CAGR 5y	-9.29%
CAGR/Max DD 3y	-0.12
CAGR/Mean DD 3y	-0.29
Sharpe Ratio 12m	-0.77
Alpha	0.25
Beta	0.469
Volatility	68.67%
Current Volume	9550.2k
Average Volume 20d	5707k
Stop Loss	15.4 (-7.5%)
Signal	1.95

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 1.5

Net Income (208.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 953.2m TTM)

FCFTA 0.05 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.08pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)

NWC/Revenue 5.83% (prev 1.61%; Δ 4.22pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)

CFO/TA 0.07 (>3.0%) and CFO 907.0m > Net Income 208.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)

Net Debt (6.68b) to EBITDA (1.28b) ratio: 5.22 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)

Current Ratio 1.36 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)

Outstanding Shares last Quarter (114.0m) change vs 12m ago 1.79% (target <= -2.0% for YES)

Gross Margin 28.58% (prev 36.80%; Δ -8.22pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)

Asset Turnover 115.2% (prev 120.8%; Δ -5.52pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)

Interest Coverage Ratio 1.85 (EBITDA TTM 1.28b / Interest Expense TTM 304.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 1.12

(A) 0.07 = (Total Current Assets 3.47b - Total Current Liabilities 2.55b) / Total Assets 13.39b

(B) 0.08 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.12b / Total Assets 13.39b

(D) 0.12 = Book Value of Equity 1.12b / Total Liabilities 9.46b

Total Rating: 1.12 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 59.68

1. Piotroski 1.50pt = -3.50

2. FCF Yield 18.68% = 5.0

3. FCF Margin 4.28% = 1.07

4. Debt/Equity 0.50 = 2.38

5. Debt/Ebitda 1.53 = 0.91

6. ROIC - WACC (= 3.60)% = 4.51

7. RoE 5.43% = 0.45

8. Rev. Trend -33.81% = -2.54

9. EPS Trend 27.93% = 1.40

What is the price of KSS shares?

As of September 18, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 16.65 with a total of 9,550,205 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.94%, over one month by +22.99%, over three months by +87.86% and over the past year by -5.60%.

Is Kohl's a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Kohl's is currently (September 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 59.68 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of KSS is around 17.34 USD . This means that KSS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 4.14%.

Is KSS a buy, sell or hold?

Kohl's has received a consensus analysts rating of 2.50. Therefor, it is recommend to sell KSS.

Strong Buy: 1
Buy: 0
Hold: 7
Sell: 6
Strong Sell: 2

What are the forecasts/targets for the KSS price?

Issuer	Target	Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price	14.3	-14.2%
Analysts Target Price	14.3	-14.2%
ValueRay Target Price	18.9	13.3%

Last update: 2025-09-10 02:43

KSS Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 1.86b (1.86b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 174.0m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 8.9194
P/E Forward = 49.0196
P/S = 0.117
P/B = 0.4729
P/EG = 1.7384
Beta = 1.77
Revenue TTM = 15.89b USD
EBIT TTM = 563.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.28b USD
Long Term Debt = 1.52b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 435.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 1.96b USD (Calculated: Short Term 435.0m + Long Term 1.52b)
Net Debt = 6.68b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 3.64b USD (1.86b + Debt 1.96b - CCE 174.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 1.85 (Ebit TTM 563.0m / Interest Expense TTM 304.0m)
FCF Yield = 18.68% (FCF TTM 680.0m / Enterprise Value 3.64b)
FCF Margin = 4.28% (FCF TTM 680.0m / Revenue TTM 15.89b)
Net Margin = 1.31% (Net Income TTM 208.0m / Revenue TTM 15.89b)
Gross Margin = 28.58% ((Revenue TTM 15.89b - Cost of Revenue TTM 11.35b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 3.25 (Enterprise Value 3.64b / Book Value Of Equity 1.12b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 3.99% (Interest Expense 78.0m / Debt 1.96b)
Taxrate = 4.39% (5.00m / 114.0m)
NOPAT = 538.3m (EBIT 563.0m * (1 - 4.39%))
Current Ratio = 1.36 (Total Current Assets 3.47b / Total Current Liabilities 2.55b)
Debt / Equity = 0.50 (Debt 1.96b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 3.93b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.53 (Net Debt 6.68b / EBITDA 1.28b)
Debt / FCF = 2.88 (Debt 1.96b / FCF TTM 680.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 3.83b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 1.55% (Net Income 208.0m, Total Assets 13.39b )
RoE = 5.43% (Net Income TTM 208.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 3.83b)
RoCE = 10.53% (Ebit 563.0m / (Equity 3.83b + L.T.Debt 1.52b))
RoIC = 9.33% (NOPAT 538.3m / Invested Capital 5.77b)
WACC = 5.73% (E(1.86b)/V(3.81b) * Re(7.74%)) + (D(1.96b)/V(3.81b) * Rd(3.99%) * (1-Tc(0.04)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 35.53 | Cagr: -0.39%
Discount Rate = 7.74% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 70.46% ; FCFE base≈691.6m ; Y1≈454.1m ; Y5≈207.6m
Fair Price DCF = 36.42 (DCF Value 4.08b / Shares Outstanding 112.1m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 27.93 | EPS CAGR: 19.88% | SUE: 4.0 | # QB: 1
Revenue Correlation: -33.81 | Revenue CAGR: -6.59% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None

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