Kohl's (BSP:K1SS34) ROCE %: 1.66% (As of Apr. 2026)

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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 ROCE %?

Kohl's BSP:K1SS34 66 ROCE % is 1.66% as of Apr. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Kohl's's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.66%.

Kohl's  (BSP:K1SS34) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Kohl's ROCE % Related Terms

Kohl's ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kohl's's ROCE % can be seen below:

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* 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 ROCE % Chart

Kohl's Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
ROCE %
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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
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Kohl's ROCE % Calculation

Kohl's's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jan. 2026 )  (A: Jan. 2025 )(A: Jan. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jan. 2026 )  (A: Jan. 2025 )(A: Jan. 2026 )
=3326.918/( ( (81501.793 - 18820.128) + (71240.839 - 13494.28) )/ 2 )
=3326.918/( (62681.665+57746.559)/ 2 )
=3326.918/60214.112
=5.53 %

Kohl's's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=926.236/( ( (71240.839 - 13494.28) + (66271.293 - 12408.563) )/ 2 )
=926.236/( ( 57746.559 + 53862.73 )/ 2 )
=926.236/55804.6445
=1.66 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 1.66% mean?
Kohl's (BSP:K1SS34) has a ROCE % of 1.66% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Kohl's' ROCE % too high?
Kohl's' current ROCE % is 1.66%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROCE % is 7.60. Kohl's' value of 1.66% is 78.1% below this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to PLBL and M?
Kohl's' ROCE % of 1.66% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.60. Kohl's' value of 1.66% is 78.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.60, based on 1,114 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kohl's's current ROCE % of 1.66% is 78.1% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROCE % is 7.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kohl's's current ROCE % is 1.66%. 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 ROCE % is 1.66% and 78.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.60. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kohl's (BSP:K1SS34), the current ROCE % is 1.66% 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 (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:

  • ROCE %: 1.66%
  • 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: 78.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median

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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R$85.12
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