The P/E ratio for KOHLS stock stands at 8.4 as of May 3, 2024. This is based on the current EPS of $2.88 and the stock price of $24.18 per share.
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of KOHLS has been 13.02. The current 8.4 price-to-earnings ratio is 35% 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.
Maximum annual increase: 12.41% in 2015
Maximum annual decrease: -28.75% in 2020
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.17 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 9.39 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | 9.74 | -28.75% |
| 2019 | 13.67 | 10.69% |
| 2018 | 12.35 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 12.5 | -12.59% |
| 2016 | 14.3 | 2.51% |
| 2015 | 13.95 | 12.41% |
Currently, KSS's PE ratio is above the 3-year average, but it is lower than the 5 and 10-year averages.
When compared to its peer stocks TGT and DDS, KSS's PE ratio is lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KSS KOHLS Corp | 8.4 | $2.68B |
| DDS Dillard'S Inc | 9.7 | $7.04B |
| TGT Target Corp | 17.64 | $72.97B |
| JWN Nordstrom Inc | 24.22 | $3.28B |
| M Macy's Inc | 51.37 | $5.35B |
| LE Lands' End Inc | N/A | $446.87M |
The price to earnings ratio for KSS stock is 8.4 as of May 3, 2024.
The 3-year average PE ratio for KSS stock is 8.38.
The 5-year average PE ratio for KSS stock is 12.54.
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 36 and it was in the May 2020 quarter.
KSS's current price to earnings ratio is 35% below its 10-year historical average.
KSS's PE ratio is low because the stock price is relatively cheap compared to the earnings generated by the company.
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (May 3, 2024), KOHLS's stock price is $24.18. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Feb 2024 is $2.88. Therefore, KOHLS's price to earnings ratio for today is 8.4. PE RATIO(8.4) = STOCK PRICE($24.18) / TTM EPS($2.88)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.