Kohl's (FRA:KHP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.50 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 60% Below Median

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FRA:KHP Kohl's Corp FRA:KHP
69 GF Score
Price €16.91
GF Value €15.08
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kohl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kohl's FRA:KHP +2.18% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.50 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates FRA:KHP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 806 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kohl's ranks better than 78.04% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Kohl's's current share price is €16.905. Kohl's's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €33.97. Kohl's's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.50.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kohl's's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:KHP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17   Med: 1.24   Max: 2.72
Current: 0.48

During the past years, Kohl's's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.72. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 1.24.

FRA:KHP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
78.04% of 806 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs FRA:KHP: 0.48

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Kohl's's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €30.447. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €33.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Kohl's  (FRA:KHP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Kohl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kohl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kohl's's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Kohl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kohl's Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.72 0.88 0.68 0.34 0.45

Kohl's Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.17 0.28 0.42 0.45 0.36

FRA:KHP vs PLBL, M, DDS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Kohl's's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Kohl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kohl's's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kohl's's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Kohl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Kohl's's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=16.905/33.97
=0.50

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Kohl's's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Kohl's's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=30.447/333.0200*333.0200
=30.447

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Kohl's Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 26.220 240.628 36.287
201610 26.347 241.729 36.297
201701 27.968 242.839 38.354
201704 27.248 244.524 37.109
201707 25.795 244.786 35.093
201710 25.474 246.663 34.392
201801 26.450 247.867 35.537
201804 25.983 250.546 34.536
201807 28.125 252.006 37.167
201810 28.752 252.885 37.863
201901 29.703 251.712 39.298
201904 29.897 255.548 38.961
201907 30.412 256.571 39.474
201910 30.834 257.346 39.901
202001 31.477 257.971 40.634
202004 27.891 256.389 36.227
202007 26.634 259.101 34.232
202010 26.027 260.388 33.287
202101 26.999 261.582 34.372
202104 27.247 267.054 33.977
202107 29.048 273.003 35.434
202110 29.933 276.589 36.040
202201 31.453 281.148 37.256
202204 32.236 289.109 37.132
202207 34.897 296.276 39.225
202210 35.534 298.012 39.708
202301 31.460 299.170 35.020
202304 30.564 303.363 33.552
202307 30.418 305.691 33.137
202310 32.002 307.671 34.639
202401 32.280 308.417 34.855
202404 32.042 313.548 34.032
202407 31.813 314.540 33.682
202410 31.393 315.664 33.119
202501 32.993 317.671 34.587
202504 30.030 320.795 31.174
202507 30.037 323.048 30.964
202510 30.122 0.000
202601 30.758 325.252 31.493
202604 30.447 333.020 30.447

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.50 mean?
Kohl's (FRA:KHP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.50 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kohl's and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, Kohl's' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 2.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Kohl's ranks #177 out of 806 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Kohl's' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kohl's' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.50 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 2.72. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Kohl's' value of 0.50 is 60% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kohl's ranks #177 out of 806 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kohl's has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kohl's' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PLBL and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kohl's ranks #177 out of 806 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kohl's in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Kohl's' value of 0.50 is 60% below this benchmark. Historically, Kohl's' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 2.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Kohl's has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.25, based on 806 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kohl's's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.50 is 60% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kohl's and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kohl's's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.50, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kohl's stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohl's (FRA:KHP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.08, compared to a current price of €16.91 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.50, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 60% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.25. Kohl's' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kohl's (FRA:KHP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.50 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Kohl's (FRA:KHP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohl's stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €16.91 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.08. GuruFocus considers Kohl's to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KHP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.50 (60% below median its 10-year median of 1.24)
  • GF Value™: €15.08 vs. price of €16.91 (12.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#177 of 806)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KHP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kohl's Business Description

Address N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI, USA, 53051
Kohl's is the second-largest traditional US department store company by sales. It has about 1,150 stores in 49 states and offers moderately priced private-label (31% of 2025 sales) and national brand clothing, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings. Most (about 80%) of its stores are in strip centers. Kohl's also has a large digital sales operation (29% of 2025 sales). Women's apparel is the retailer's largest category, having generated 24% of its 2025 sales. Kohl's is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and was founded in 1962.
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