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KSS

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Kohl's Corporation · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $2.0B · Avg Vol: $78M/d

84
StockRank
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Q
47
V
83
M
50
P/E (TTM)
7.3x
ROE
7.0%
D/E
1.6x
Dividend %
2.9%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Kohl's Corporation operates a national chain of department stores across the United States, offering a broad assortment of private and national brand apparel, footwear, accessories, and home products. The company differentiates itself through a value-oriented positioning, convenient off-mall locations, and a strong loyalty program designed to drive repeat customer engagement. Kohl's maintains a significant footprint in the competitive U.S. retail market, focusing on omnichannel capabilities.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20222023202420252026CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue19.4B18.1B17.5B16.2B15.5B-5.5%15.5B15.8B15.8B0.8%
EPS6.41-0.152.880.982.43-21.5%2.422.132.22-4.4%
Shares377.0M111.0M110.7M111.3M112.0M-70.3%113.4M
Debt6.8B7.6B7.4B7.2B6.6B-0.6%6.5B
Equity4.7B3.8B3.9B3.8B4.0B-3.5%
Op CF2.3B282.0M1.2B648.0M1.4B-11.7%1.4B
Inv CF-570.0M-783.0M-562.0M-467.0M-333.0M
Fin CF-2.4B-933.0M-576.0M-230.0M-507.0M
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PRICE (1Y)+2.4%
15.8916.7317.5818.4219.26Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$18.49
RSI (14)
62.6
52W High
$24.64
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
47
ROIC
5.8%38.2
ROE
7.0%45.5
GP/Assets
46.9%76.8
Op. Margin
1.5%22.1
FCF/Assets
6.0%64.9
Piotroski
653.6
Int. Cover
2.2x24.4
D/E Ratio
1.62x13.4
Current Ratio
1.48x47.2
Value
83
P/E (TTM)
7.3x90.4
EV/EBITDA
6.8x71.1
P/FCF
2.5x95.3
P/B
0.5x90.2
P/S
0.1x95.6
Div Yield
2.9%50.5
Momentum
50
52W High %
75%50.1
RS 6M
-1%74.5
SMA 50/200
0.97x52.2
EPS Rev 4W
-0.4%55.4
EPS Rev 12W
+1.7%79.0
EPS Improve
-39%4.0
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.0B
P/E (Forward)
11.9x
Gross Margin
40.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of KSS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
KSSKohl's Corporation(you)$2.0B84STRONG BUY
DDSDillard's, Inc.$8.9B85STRONG BUY
MMacy's, Inc.$6.1B98STRONG BUY
BKEThe Buckle, Inc.$2.2B83STRONG BUY
PRKSUnited Parks & Resorts Inc.$2.1B80BUY
TILEInterface, Inc.$1.9B90STRONG BUY
MLKNMillerKnoll, Inc.$1.5B87STRONG BUY
LEGLeggett & Platt, Incorporated$1.5B82STRONG BUY
COLMColumbia Sportswear Company$3.2B85STRONG BUY
CARGCarGurus, Inc.$3.0B86STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 10.1% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.4%

Kohl's Corporation (KSS) — Stock Score Summary

Kohl's Corporation (KSS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 84/100 based on Quality (47/100), Value (83/100), and Momentum (50/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY.

Kohl's Corporation operates a national chain of department stores across the United States, offering a broad assortment of private and national brand apparel, footwear, accessories, and home products. The company differentiates itself through a value-oriented positioning, convenient off-mall locations, and a strong loyalty program designed to drive repeat customer engagement. Kohl's maintains a significant footprint in the competitive U.S. retail market, focusing on omnichannel capabilities.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$18.49
Market Cap$2.0B
P/E (TTM)7.26
P/E (Forward)11.86
Price/Book0.49
Return on Equity7.0%
Return on Invested Capital5.8%
Debt/Equity1.62x
Gross Margin40.5%
Operating Margin1.5%
Revenue Growth-2.0%
Dividend Yield2.9%
Free Cash Flow$807M

Kohl's Corporation operates in the Department Stores industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kohl's Corporation’s (KSS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Kohl's Corporation (KSS) is 84/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (47), Value (83), and Momentum (50) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Kohl's Corporation have an economic moat?
Kohl's Corporation (KSS) has a Quality factor score of 47/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Kohl's Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Kohl's Corporation (KSS) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 84/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Kohl's Corporation in?
Kohl's Corporation (KSS) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Department Stores industry (United States).