Kohl's Corporation (KSS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Kohl's Corporation stock (KSS) is currently trading at $12.70. Kohl's Corporation PE ratio is 5.22. Kohl's Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.09. Analyst consensus price target for KSS is $17.46. WallStSmart rates KSS as Hold.
- KSS PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- KSS PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- KSS intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- KSS stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- KSS fair value vs current price
- KSS insider transactions and insider buying
- Is KSS undervalued or overvalued?
- Kohl's Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- KSS Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- KSS analyst price target and Smart Rating
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KSS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Kohl's Corporation (KSS)
KSS trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $111.38, offering a 83% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Kohl's Corporation (KSS) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Kohl's Corporation (KSS) Key Strengths (5)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Earnings per share surging 144.70% year-over-year
107.53% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Supporting Valuation Data
Kohl's Corporation (KSS) Areas to Watch (5)
Revenue declining -4.20%, a shrinking business
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Kohl's Corporation (KSS) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 62/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.32), Price/Sales (0.09), Price/Book (0.34) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 144.70%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -4.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 6.93%, Operating Margin at 4.10%, Profit Margin at 1.75%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 6.93% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -4.20% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (Revenue Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
KSS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
KSS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.09x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 0.33x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 85% below its historical high of 0.6x set in Oct 2006, and 0% above its historical low of 0.09x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.1x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Kohl's Corporation (KSS) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › DEPARTMENT STORES
The Big Picture
Kohl's Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 15.5B with 4% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 1.8%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 640M in free cash flow and 750M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Kohl's Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.9%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor DEPARTMENT STORES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Kohl's Corporation.
Bottom Line
Kohl's Corporation offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Kohl's Corporation(KSS)
NYSE
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
DEPARTMENT STORES
USA
Kohl's Corporation is a retail company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.