Stock Analysis
Kohls CorporationKSS
P/E 9.00×· 5Y range 3.57–15.18×· 73th percentile of history
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Retail-Department Stores
AnalystsSell22 analystsP/E 9.0× sits at the 73rd percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 13% of debt · Q2 2027.
PMP Verdict
Weak fundamentals
Strengths
- Quality80
Risks
- Growth0
- Profitability21
Weak fundamentals — valuation is the only support.
Market context
-3.7% today· Z 1.8σ
What's happening with KSS
Profile
Strong earnings quality; growth, profitability, financial health and moat lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation67/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (73th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (41.0%)25/25
- P/S (0.2x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (19.7x)12/25
- Growth0/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (-3.8%)0/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (-13.2%)0/25
- Profitability21/100 · Weak
- ROIC (3.3%)5/25
- ROE (6.5%)5/25
- Net margin (1.8%)6/25
- Operating margin (2.6%)5/25
- Financial Health30/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (0.97)3/25
- Current ratio (1.49)12/25
- Interest coverage (2.2x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 42%)5/25
- Quality80/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (4/9)10/25
- Beneish M (-4.40)25/25
- FCF conversion (371%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 6.0%)20/25
- Moat42/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (5/11 yrs)6/25
- Median gross margin (39.2%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (9/11 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -1.0%)5/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 1.0 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠3 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Interest coverage 2.2× — thin debt cushion
- ⚠Revenue shrinking 3.8%/yr
About Kohls Corporation
Kohl's is the second-largest traditional US department store company by sales. Show more
It has about 1,150 stores in 49 states and offers moderately priced private-label (31% of 2025 sales) and national brand clothing, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings. Most (about 80%) of its stores are in strip centers. Kohl's also has a large digital sales operation (29% of 2025 sales). Women's apparel is the retailer's largest category, having generated 24% of its 2025 sales. Kohl's is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and was founded in 1962.
Headquarters: MENOMONEE FALLS, WI · Employees: 84,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
67BP/E (TTM)9.0xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 3.6x–15.2x · 73rd pct
P/FCF2.1xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield41.0%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -38.6%–83.3% · 86th pct
P/S (TTM)0.16xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.0x–0.5x · 58th pct
EV/EBIT19.7xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 3.0x–40.6x · 80th pct
EV/Sales0.3xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E10.4xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio0.59xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio-1.21A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield2.24%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio14.8%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
21EROIC3.3%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE6.5%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA2.0%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin1.8%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin2.6%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin39.9%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin6.5%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin6.3%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
0ERevenue CAGR-3.8%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth-13.2%D
Grade D: Decl.Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-11.9%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income12.5%C
Grade C: MedStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.2%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
30DAltman Z-Score0.97D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.49xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.41xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage2.2xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment5.6yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT13.7xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.54xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.13xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
80APiotroski F-Score4/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-4.40A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion370.6%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability6.0%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue2.4%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover1.14xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kent Jennifer J. Filed | Kent Jennifer J. | SellOpen market sale | -18352 | |
Kent Jennifer J. Filed | Kent Jennifer J. | SellOpen market sale | -4588 | |
DEE STEVEN E. Filed | DEE STEVEN E. | Tax withholding | -15 | |
DEE STEVEN E. Filed | DEE STEVEN E. | Grant / award | +47 | |
Chaudhary Niren Filed | Chaudhary Niren | Grant / award | +55 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Villagomez Adolfo Filed | Villagomez Adolfo | Grant / award | +99 | |
Arlin Wendy C. Filed | Arlin Wendy C. | Grant / award | +237 | |
Arlin Wendy C. Filed | Arlin Wendy C. | Grant / award | +186 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
42D+ROIC >12% Years5/11 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)39.2%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years9/11 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-1.0%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$2.40
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$7.27
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$36.88
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$6.42B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$821.00M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$5.60B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$4.17B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.45xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$2.46B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.39C
Grade C: VolatilePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Aug 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Kohls Corporation (KSS)
KSS is down 3.66% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Kohls Corporation. Altman Z-Score of 0.97 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -4.40 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has been contracting (CAGR ≈ -4%), which weighs on the growth outlook.
- Takes ~5.6 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Kohls Corporation posted a net loss in 3 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2017–2026).
- The stock currently yields 2.2% in dividends.
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No significant market moves for KSS in the last 30 days.
See KSS move history →Frequently Asked Questions about KSS
What is the current Kohls Corporation (KSS) stock price?
KSS is trading at $21.59 at the last market close, down 3.66% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks KSS pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is KSS stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Kohls Corporation's financial health at 30/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is KSS stock overvalued?
Kohls Corporation trades at a trailing P/E of 9.0 and our valuation score rates it 67/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Kohls Corporation report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for KSS. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Kohls Corporation operate in?
Kohls Corporation operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, within the Retail-Department Stores industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Kohls Corporation do?
Kohl's is the second-largest traditional US department store company by sales.
About Kohls Corporation (KSS) Stock
Kohls Corporation (KSS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Department Stores industry. As of the latest update, Kohls Corporation is trading at $21.59, down 3.66% on the day with a market capitalization of $2.5 billion. The financial health score for KSS is 30/100, which indicates weak financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for KSS stock.
KSS Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Kohls Corporation (KSS) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time KSS stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for KSS with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Kohls Corporation across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 30/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for KSS.
- Sector peers: Compare KSS against 6 other consumer cyclical stocks on key financial metrics.
Is KSS a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Kohls Corporation (KSS) as an investment. The financial health score of 30/100 suggests weak financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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