Target (XSWX:TGT) Growth Rank: 4 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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XSWX:TGT Target Corp XSWX:TGT
75 GF Score
Price CHF130.34
GF Value CHF103.13
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Target Growth Rank?

Target XSWX:TGT +2.15% 75 Growth Rank is 4 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:TGT with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF103.13. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Target has the Growth Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

XSWX:TGT vs DG, DLTR, BJ: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, Target's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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.

Target Growth Rank vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Target's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Target's Growth Rank falls into.


XSWX:TGT
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 4 mean?
Target (XSWX:TGT) has a Growth Rank of 4 as of Aug. 22, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Target and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Target's Growth Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is Target's Growth Rank too high?
Target's current Growth Rank of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Target has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Target's Growth Rank compare to DG and DLTR?
Target's Growth Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. Historically, Target's own Growth Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Target and its competitors. Target's current Growth Rank is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Target stock overvalued right now?
Target (XSWX:TGT) has a current Growth Rank of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF103.13, compared to a current price of CHF130.34 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Target's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Target (XSWX:TGT), the current Growth Rank is 4 as of Aug. 22, 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 Target (XSWX:TGT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Target stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF130.34 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF103.13.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:TGT:

  • Growth Rank: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF103.13 vs. price of CHF130.34 (26.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Target Business Description

Address 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55403
Target's start dates back to 1962, but now it is one of the largest discount retailers in the United States (where it derives all of its sales), operating just under 2,000 stores and generating over $104 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. The company offers a broad assortment of merchandise across categories including apparel and accessories (16% of fiscal 2025 revenue), beauty and household essentials (30%), food and beverage (24%), hardlines (15%), as well as home furnishings (15%). Target's model is anchored in its physical store base, which fulfills more than 97% of sales. Around 30% of sales are derived from its own private-label brands.
75GF Score

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