Target Corporation (TGT) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
Target's start dates back to 1962, but now it is one of the largest discount retailers in the United States (where it derives all of its sales), operating just under 2,000 stores and generating ove...
Target Corporation (TGT) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 21.65 (historical range: 9.38–22.22, median: 13.70), placing it at the 99th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 0.70 (range: 0.36–0.72, 99th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 76.28 (range: 9.37–78.02, 99th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28), Target Corporation's P/E ratio has expanded by 11% over the observed period (from an average of 12.9 to 14.3).
Target Corporation appears overvalued relative to its own historical valuation range, trading at elevated multiples across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 21.65 | 9.38 | 13.70 | 22.22 | 99th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 0.70 | 0.36 | 0.50 | 0.72 | 99th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 76.28 | 9.37 | 18.98 | 78.02 | 99th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.11 | 67th | below its historical average |