Kohl's (MEX:KSS) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


MEX:KSS Kohl's Corp MEX:KSS
59 GF Score
Price MXN326.50
GF Value MXN299.51
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kohl's Moat Score?

Kohl's MEX:KSS 59 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:KSS with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN299.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,122 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kohl's ranks better than 88.68% on this metric.

Kohl's has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Kohl's has Narrow Moat: Kohl's Corp has a discernible but modest moat with a strong distribution network and brand recognition in retail. However, it faces significant competition from online and discount retailers, limiting its pricing power and market share.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Kohl's might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Kohl's  (MEX:KSS) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Kohl's Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:KSS vs PLBL, M, DDS: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kohl's's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Kohl's (MEX:KSS) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Kohl's ranks #127 out of 1122 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Kohl's' Moat Score too high?
Kohl's' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Kohl's ranks #127 out of 1122 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 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kohl's' Moat Score compare to PLBL and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kohl's ranks #127 out of 1122 companies for Moat Score. This places Kohl's in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Kohl's's current Moat Score is 4. 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 MXN299.51, compared to a current price of MXN326.50 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Kohl's' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kohl's (MEX:KSS), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 26, 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 MXN326.50 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN299.51. GuruFocus considers Kohl's to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KSS:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: MXN299.51 vs. price of MXN326.50 (9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

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 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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