Kohl's (BSP:K1SS34) EV-to-FCF: 7.07 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 34% Below Median

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BSP:K1SS34 Kohl's Corp BSP:K1SS34
66 GF Score
Price R$85.12
GF Value R$94.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kohl's EV-to-FCF?

Kohl's BSP:K1SS34 66 EV-to-FCF is 7.07 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 10.75. GuruFocus rates BSP:K1SS34 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of R$94.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 772 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kohl's ranks better than 70.73% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Kohl's's Enterprise Value is R$40,718 Mil. Kohl's's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was R$5,759 Mil. Therefore, Kohl's's EV-to-FCF for today is 7.07.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kohl's's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:K1SS34' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -68.61   Med: 10.75   Max: 76.44
Current: 7.57

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Kohl's was 76.44. The lowest was -68.61. And the median was 10.75.

BSP:K1SS34's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
70.73% of 772 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 14.085 vs BSP:K1SS34: 7.57

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

As of today (2026-07-15), Kohl's's stock price is R$85.12. Kohl's's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was R$12.898. Therefore, Kohl's's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 6.60.


Kohl's  (BSP:K1SS34) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=85.12/12.898
=6.60

Kohl's's share price for today is R$85.12.
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 R$12.898.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Kohl's EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Kohl's EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kohl's's EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF Chart

Kohl's Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EV-to-FCF
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Kohl's Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
EV-to-FCF 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 70.52 16.45 10.36 7.85 7.32

BSP:K1SS34 vs PLBL, M, DDS: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Kohl's's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kohl's's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kohl's's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Kohl's EV-to-FCF Calculation

Kohl's's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=40718.308/5759.118
=7.07

Kohl's's current Enterprise Value is R$40,718 Mil.
Kohl's's Free Cash Flow 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 R$5,759 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 7.07 mean?
Kohl's (BSP:K1SS34) has a EV-to-FCF of 7.07 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Kohl's and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 10.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Kohl's ranks #226 out of 772 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Kohl's' EV-to-FCF too high?
Kohl's' current EV-to-FCF of 7.07 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 10.75. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.09. Kohl's' value of 7.07 is 49.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kohl's ranks #226 out of 772 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kohl's has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kohl's' EV-to-FCF compare to PLBL and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kohl's ranks #226 out of 772 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Kohl's in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.09. Kohl's' value of 7.07 is 49.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.75 vs. the industry median of 14.09, 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-FCF for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 14.09, based on 772 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kohl's's current EV-to-FCF of 7.07 is 49.8% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Kohl's and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kohl's's current EV-to-FCF is 7.07, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 10.75. 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 (BSP:K1SS34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$94.64, compared to a current price of R$85.12 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 7.07, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 10.75 and 49.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 14.09. Kohl's' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kohl's (BSP:K1SS34), the current EV-to-FCF is 7.07 as of Jul. 15, 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 (BSP:K1SS34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohl's stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$85.12 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$94.64. GuruFocus considers Kohl's to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:K1SS34:

  • EV-to-FCF: 7.07 (34% below median its 10-year median of 10.75)
  • GF Value™: R$94.64 vs. price of R$85.12 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#226 of 772)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:K1SS34 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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