KSS KOHLS PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The P/E ratio for KOHLS stock stands at 8.43 as of Apr 1, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $0.98 and the stock price of $8.26 per share. A decrease of 14% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 9.8 of the past four quarters.

KSS PE ratio history

How has KSS's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of KOHLS has been 12.58. The current 8.43 price-to-earnings ratio is 33% 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.

Today
8.43
Average
12.58
Median
12.11
Minimum
5.74
Maximum
36

KOHLS PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 47% in 2025

Maximum annual decrease: -28.75% in 2020

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
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
2011 13.88 -12.1% $51.2 $3.69

KOHLS PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
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
Jul 2022 5.74 -35.94% $29.14 $5.08
Apr 2022 8.96 -4.58% $57.88 $6.46
Jan 2022 9.39 25.53% $60.16 $6.41
Oct 2021 7.48 -30.22% $48.53 $6.49
Jul 2021 10.72 -53.57% $50.8 $4.74

KSS average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of KSS for the past years

Currently, KSS's PE ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
8.76
5-year avg
12.06
10-year avg
12.58
15-year avg
12.77

KSS PE vs peers

What is KSS's PE ratio compared to its peers

When compared to its peers TGT and DDS, KSS's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than M's. KOHLS's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 18.74.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
M Macy's Inc 6.13 $3.57B
KSS KOHLS Corp 8.43 $919.53M
DDS Dillard'S Inc 9.82 $5.75B
TGT Target Corp 11.75 $47.58B
JWN Nordstrom Inc 13.66 $4.08B
LE Lands' End Inc 52.35 $323.33M

Frequently asked questions

What is KOHLS's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for KSS stock is 8.43 as of Apr 1, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for KOHLS (KSS)?

The 3-year average PE ratio for KSS stock is 8.76.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for KOHLS (KSS)?

The 5-year average PE ratio for KSS stock is 12.06.

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 33% 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 (Apr 1, 2025), KOHLS's stock price is $8.26. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Feb 2025 is $0.98. Therefore, KOHLS's price to earnings ratio for today is 8.43. PE RATIO(8.43) = STOCK PRICE($8.26) / TTM EPS($0.98)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.