Kohl'sMEX:KSS 60 Debt-to-Equity is 1.62 as of Apr. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates MEX:KSS with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN335.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kohl's ranks worse than 82.31% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kohl's's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:KSS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 1.43 Max: 2.17
Current: 1.62
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kohl's was 2.17. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 1.43.
MEX:KSS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 82.31% of 1012
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs MEX:KSS: 1.62
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Kohl's Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kohl's Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kohl's's Debt-to-Equity 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.
MEX:KSS vs PLBL, M, DDS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, Kohl's's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kohl's's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kohl's's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (MEX:KSS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.62 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kohl's and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, Kohl's' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.63 to 2.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Kohl's ranks #833 out of 1012 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 82.3%.
Is Kohl's' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kohl's' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.62 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 2.17. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Kohl's' value of 1.62 is 189.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kohl's ranks #833 out of 1012 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kohl's has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kohl's' Debt-to-Equity compare to PLBL and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kohl's ranks #833 out of 1012 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kohl's in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56. Kohl's' value of 1.62 is 189.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kohl's' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.63 to 2.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Kohl's has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.56, based on 1,012 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kohl's's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.62 is 189.3% above 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kohl's and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kohl's's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.62, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 1.43. 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 (MEX:KSS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN335.89, compared to a current price of MXN330.00 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.62, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 189.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.56. Kohl's' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kohl's (MEX:KSS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.62 as of Apr. 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 (MEX:KSS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohl's stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN330.00 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN335.89.
GuruFocus considers Kohl's to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KSS:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.62 (13% above median its 10-year median of 1.43)
GF Value™: MXN335.89 vs. price of MXN330.00 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 189.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#833 of 1012)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:KSS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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