Kohl's Corporation (KSS) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Department Stores
EV/EBITDA
↓
2.80
↓-58% vs avg
5yr avg: 6.61
30Y Low3.1·High30.0
P/FCF
↓
1.46
↓-71% vs avg
5yr avg: 5.06
30Y Low1.8·High186.1
P/B Ratio
↓
0.41
↓-55% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.91
30Y Low0.4·High10.4
ROE
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6.9%
-5% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.3%
30Y Low-3%·High22%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
2.02
↓-55% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.53
30Y Low0.5·High7.6
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
KSS Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Kohl's Corporation trades at 6.1x earnings, 39% below its 5-year average of 9.9x, sitting at the 0th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 19.6x, the stock trades at a discount of 69%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 1.5x P/FCF, 71% below the 5-year average of 5.1x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.6B | $2.0B | $1.5B | $2.9B | $3.8B | $8.9B | $6.8B | $6.8B | $11.0B | $10.7B | $7.0B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.4B | $3.8B | $8.5B | $10.1B | $11.2B | $14.1B | $11.3B | $12.2B | $13.6B | $13.9B | $10.5B |
| P/E Ratio → | 6.08 | 7.37 | 13.62 | 9.23 | — | 9.49 | — | 9.78 | 13.75 | 12.40 | 12.54 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.09 | 0.17 | 0.21 | 0.46 | 0.43 | 0.34 | 0.54 | 0.56 | 0.37 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.39 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 1.91 | 1.31 | 1.24 | 1.99 | 1.97 | 1.35 |
| P/FCF | 1.46 | 1.82 | 8.13 | 4.96 | — | 5.34 | 6.76 | 8.42 | 7.20 | 10.46 | 5.06 |
| P/OCF | 1.17 | 1.46 | 2.28 | 2.51 | 13.40 | 3.92 | 5.07 | 4.08 | 5.22 | 6.31 | 3.25 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
KSS EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Kohl's Corporation's enterprise value stands at 2.8x EBITDA, 58% below its 5-year average of 6.6x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 75% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.24 | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.62 | 0.73 | 0.71 | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.73 | 0.56 |
| EV / EBITDA | 2.80 | 3.13 | 6.79 | 6.91 | 10.62 | 5.60 | 12.66 | 5.71 | 5.59 | 5.76 | 4.56 |
| EV / EBIT | 6.65 | 7.42 | 19.64 | 14.12 | 45.50 | 9.53 | — | 10.97 | 10.45 | 9.79 | 8.89 |
| EV / FCF | — | 3.43 | 46.73 | 17.13 | — | 8.46 | 11.21 | 15.16 | 8.87 | 13.61 | 7.62 |
KSS Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Kohl's Corporation earns an operating margin of 3.3%, roughly in line with the Consumer Cyclical sector average. ROE of 6.9% is modest. ROIC of 4.6% represents below-average returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.8%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 36.1% | 36.1% | 35.9% | 35.6% | 32.2% | 36.8% | 30.8% | 34.6% | 34.9% | 36.2% | 31.1% |
| Operating Margin | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 8.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 7.2% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 4.5% | 3.0% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 6.9% | 6.9% | 2.8% | 8.3% | -0.5% | 19.0% | -3.1% | 12.6% | 14.6% | 16.2% | 10.4% |
| ROA | 2.0% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 6.2% | -1.1% | 5.1% | 6.2% | 6.4% | 4.1% |
| ROIC | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 12.9% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 13.1% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| ROCE | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.7% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 14.0% | 0.1% | 11.3% | 14.3% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
KSS Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Kohl's Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.0x, which is manageable (54% below the sector average of 4.4x). Net debt stands at $1.8B ($2.5B total debt minus $674M cash). Interest coverage of just 1.8x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.61 | 0.61 | 1.88 | 1.89 | 2.01 | 1.46 | 1.30 | 1.12 | 0.63 | 0.83 | 0.89 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.02 | 2.02 | 5.72 | 5.03 | 7.18 | 2.69 | 7.58 | 2.88 | 1.44 | 1.88 | 2.00 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.44 | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.97 | 1.12 | 0.86 | 0.99 | 0.46 | 0.59 | 0.68 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.47 | 1.47 | 5.61 | 4.91 | 7.03 | 2.06 | 5.03 | 2.54 | 1.06 | 1.33 | 1.53 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.61 | 38.60 | 12.17 | — | 3.12 | 4.45 | 6.73 | 1.68 | 3.15 | 2.56 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.77 | 1.77 | 1.60 | 2.08 | 0.81 | 6.46 | 0.05 | 5.86 | 5.72 | 4.74 | 4.44 |
KSS Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.46x means Kohl's Corporation can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.37x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.31x to 1.46x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | 1.46 | 1.08 | 1.31 | 1.20 | 1.53 | 1.93 | 1.68 | 1.77 | 1.99 | 1.76 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.14 | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.60 | 1.07 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.68 | 0.49 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.04 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.48 | 0.75 | 0.26 | 0.34 | 0.48 | 0.36 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.16 | 1.20 | 1.25 | 1.26 | 1.29 | 1.04 | 1.37 | 1.62 | 1.43 | 1.38 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.62 | 3.62 | 3.53 | 3.91 | 3.85 | 4.00 | 4.27 | 3.69 | 3.79 | 3.72 | 3.39 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | 3.58 | 3.49 | 4.24 | 3.57 | 18.05 | 0.27 | 0.52 | 1.19 | 0.53 |
KSS Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Kohl's Corporation returns 3.4% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. The payout ratio of 20.6% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 16.4% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.4% | 2.8% | 15.0% | 7.5% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 5.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 20.6% | 20.6% | 203.7% | 69.4% | — | 15.7% | — | 61.2% | 49.9% | 42.8% | 64.4% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 16.4% | 13.6% | 7.3% | 10.8% | — | 10.5% | — | 10.2% | 7.3% | 8.1% | 8.0% |
| FCF Yield | 68.3% | 55.0% | 12.3% | 20.2% | — | 18.7% | 14.8% | 11.9% | 13.9% | 9.6% | 19.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 18.0% | 15.5% | 0.4% | 7.4% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 8.2% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.4% | 2.8% | 15.7% | 8.1% | 24.3% | 17.2% | 2.0% | 13.7% | 7.5% | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $115M | $112M | $111M | $120M | $148M | $154M | $158M | $165M | $168M | $179M |
Peer Comparison
Compare KSS with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 KSSYou | $2B | 6.1 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 36.1% | 3.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 2.0 |
 M | $6B | 8.5 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 36.5% | 4.6% | 13.6% | 8.7% | 2.7 |
 DDS | $7B | 15.7 | 7.3 | 10.9 | 37.6% | 10.5% | 27.5% | 29.7% | 0.4 |
 BKE | $3B | 14.0 | 10.7 | 13.9 | 48.7% | 19.8% | 46.7% | 38.4% | 1.2 |
 BURL | $20B | 33.3 | 18.0 | 116.8 | 40.3% | 7.3% | 23.2% | 10.3% | 3.2 |
 TJX | $173B | 31.9 | 22.4 | 35.5 | 31.0% | 11.9% | 59.1% | 25.5% | 2.7 |
 ROST | $75B | 34.6 | 21.2 | 34.1 | 27.9% | 11.9% | 35.8% | 30.0% | 1.5 |
 ANF | $4B | 7.6 | 4.7 | 9.6 | 58.5% | 13.3% | 36.6% | 31.4% | 1.4 |
 AEO | $3B | 15.5 | 8.1 | — | 33.0% | 6.0% | 11.1% | 8.1% | 3.2 |
 PVH | $4B | 8.7 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 59.4% | 8.5% | 11.7% | 7.0% | 3.3 |
 NKE | $52B | 20.3 | 12.4 | 16.0 | 42.7% | 8.0% | 23.3% | 16.7% | 2.4 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 19.6 | 11.4 | 15.0 | 36.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 5.8% | 4.4 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KSS stock.
What is Kohl's Corporation's P/E ratio?
Kohl's Corporation's current P/E ratio is 6.1x. The historical average is 21.5x.
What is Kohl's Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Kohl's Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 2.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.5x.
What is Kohl's Corporation's ROE?
Kohl's Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 6.9%. The historical average is 14.1%.
Is KSS stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Kohl's Corporation is trading at a P/E of 6.1x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Kohl's Corporation's dividend yield?
Kohl's Corporation's current dividend yield is 3.38% with a payout ratio of 20.6%.
What are Kohl's Corporation's profit margins?
Kohl's Corporation has 36.1% gross margin and 3.3% operating margin.
How much debt does Kohl's Corporation have?
Kohl's Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.0x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.