Kohl'sMEX:KSS 60 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.92 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 6.39. GuruFocus rates MEX:KSS with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN298.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 940 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kohl's ranks better than 68.4% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kohl's's enterprise value is MXN140,313 Mil.
Kohl's's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN23,702 Mil. Therefore, Kohl's's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.92.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kohl's's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:KSS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.55 Med: 6.39 Max: 23.09
Current: 6.12
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kohl's was 23.09. The lowest was 3.55. And the median was 6.39.
MEX:KSS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 68.4% of 940
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.845
vs MEX:KSS: 6.12
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-12), Kohl's's stock price is MXN330.00.
Kohl's's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN43.131. Therefore, Kohl's's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 7.65.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Kohl's (MEX:KSS) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Kohl's's share price for today is MXN330.00.
Kohl's's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN43.131.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Kohl's's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Kohl's's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kohl's's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kohl's's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kohl's's current Enterprise Value is MXN140,313 Mil.
Kohl's's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN23,702 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 5.92 as of Jul. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kohl's. This is near median its historical median of 6.39. Over the past decade, Kohl's' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.55 to 23.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Kohl's ranks #297 out of 940 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is Kohl's' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kohl's' current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.92 is near median its 10-year median of 6.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.55 to a high of 23.09. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. Kohl's' value of 5.92 is 33.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kohl's ranks #297 out of 940 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to PLBL and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kohl's ranks #297 out of 940 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Kohl's in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. Kohl's' value of 5.92 is 33.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Kohl's' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.55 to 23.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.39 vs. the industry median of 8.85, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.85, based on 940 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kohl's's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.92 is 33.1% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kohl's. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kohl's's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.39. 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 MXN298.96, compared to a current price of MXN330.00 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.39 and 33.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.85. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kohl's (MEX:KSS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.92 as of Jul. 12, 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN330.00 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN298.96.
GuruFocus considers Kohl's to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KSS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.92 (near median its 10-year median of 6.39)
GF Value™: MXN298.96 vs. price of MXN330.00 (10.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#297 of 940)
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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