KSS
KOHLS
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
- Stocks
- Consumer Cyclical
- NYSE: KSS
- PE Ratio
The P/E ratio for KOHLS stock stands at 7.24 as of Jun 22, 2026. This is based on the current EPS of $2.43 and the stock price of $17.6 per share. An increase of 2.5% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 7.1 of the past four quarters.
KSS PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of KOHLS has been 11.38. The current 7.24 price-to-earnings ratio is 36% less than the historical average. In the past ten years, KSS's PE ratio reached its highest point in the May 2020 quarter at 36, with a price of $17.64 and an EPS of $0.49. The Jul 2022 quarter saw the lowest point at 5.74, with a price of $29.14 and an EPS of $5.08.
KOHLS PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 47% in 2025
Maximum annual decrease: -46.66% in 2026
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.19 | -46.66% | $17.47 | $2.43 |
| 2025 | 13.48 | 47% | $13.21 | $0.98 |
| 2024 | 9.17 | N/A | $26.4 | $2.88 |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | $31.49 | -$0.15 |
| 2022 | 9.39 | N/A | $60.16 | $6.41 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $44.06 | -$1.06 |
| 2020 | 9.74 | -28.75% | $42.75 | $4.39 |
| 2019 | 13.67 | 10.69% | $66.69 | $4.88 |
| 2018 | 12.35 | -1.2% | $63.47 | $5.14 |
| 2017 | 12.5 | -12.59% | $39 | $3.12 |
| 2016 | 14.3 | 2.51% | $49.75 | $3.48 |
| 2015 | 13.95 | 12.41% | $59.72 | $4.28 |
| 2014 | 12.41 | 13.02% | $50.63 | $4.08 |
| 2013 | 10.98 | 1.86% | $46.01 | $4.19 |
| 2012 | 10.78 | -22.33% | $46.69 | $4.33 |
KOHLS PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 6.03 | -16.13% | $14.66 | $2.43 |
| Jan 2026 | 7.19 | -22.69% | $17.47 | $2.43 |
| Nov 2025 | 9.3 | 62.02% | $16.27 | $1.75 |
| Aug 2025 | 5.74 | -16.57% | $10.73 | $1.87 |
| May 2025 | 6.88 | -48.96% | $7.5 | $1.09 |
| Feb 2025 | 13.48 | 66.83% | $13.21 | $0.98 |
| Nov 2024 | 8.08 | 3.19% | $18.1 | $2.24 |
| Aug 2024 | 7.83 | -18.69% | $20.21 | $2.58 |
| May 2024 | 9.63 | 5.02% | $24.18 | $2.51 |
| Feb 2024 | 9.17 | N/A | $26.4 | $2.88 |
| Oct 2023 | N/A | N/A | $21.81 | -$1.01 |
| Jul 2023 | N/A | N/A | $28.23 | -$0.73 |
| Apr 2023 | N/A | N/A | $22.03 | -$0.12 |
| Jan 2023 | N/A | N/A | $31.49 | -$0.15 |
| Oct 2022 | 7.21 | 25.61% | $30.49 | $4.23 |
KSS Price vs fair value
KSS average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
Currently, KSS's PE ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
KOHLS's P/E of 7.24 is below the Consumer Cyclical sector and its peers average. Looking at its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 20.67, KOHLS's P/E is 65% lower.
KSS PE vs peers
When compared to its peers TGT and DDS, KSS's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than LE's. KOHLS's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 10.39.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| LE Lands' End Inc | 1.01 | $348.6M |
| KSS KOHLS Corp | 7.21 | $1.99B |
| M Macy's Inc | 9.7 | $6.3B |
| DDS Dillard'S Inc | 13.48 | $8.85B |
| TGT Target Corp | 17.63 | $60.95B |
Frequently asked questions
What is KOHLS's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for KSS stock is 7.24 as of Jun 22, 2026.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for KOHLS (KSS)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for KSS stock is 8.33.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for KOHLS (KSS)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for KSS stock is 8.3.
What is the highest PE ratio for KSS?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 36 and it was in the May 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for KSS compare to its historical average?
KSS's current price to earnings ratio is 36% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is KOHLS's PE ratio so low?
KSS's PE ratio is low because the stock price is relatively cheap compared to the earnings generated by the company.
How is KSS's PE ratio calculated (KOHLS PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jun 22, 2026), KOHLS's stock price is $17.6. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending May 2026 is $2.43. Therefore, KOHLS's price to earnings ratio for today is 7.24. PE RATIO(7.24) = STOCK PRICE($17.6) / TTM EPS($2.43)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.