Kohl'sMEX:KSS 59 3-Year RORE % is 0.83 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:KSS with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN290.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,050 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kohl's ranks worse than 59.14% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Kohl's's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.83%.
The industry rank for Kohl's's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:KSS's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 59.14% of 1050
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 4.705
vs MEX:KSS: 0.83
Kohl's (MEX:KSS) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Kohl's 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Kohl's 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kohl's's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kohl's's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kohl's's 3-Year RORE % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Apr. 2026 and 3-year before.
Kohl's (MEX:KSS) has a 3-Year RORE % of 0.83 as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Kohl's and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kohl's ranks #621 out of 1050 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Kohl's' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Kohl's' current 3-Year RORE % is 0.83. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.71. Kohl's' value of 0.83 is 82.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kohl's ranks #621 out of 1050 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kohl's has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kohl's' 3-Year RORE % compare to PLBL and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kohl's ranks #621 out of 1050 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Kohl's in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.71. Kohl's' value of 0.83 is 82.4% 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 3-Year RORE % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.71, based on 1,050 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kohl's's current 3-Year RORE % of 0.83 is 82.4% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Kohl's and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kohl's's current 3-Year RORE % is 0.83. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN290.05, compared to a current price of MXN326.50 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 0.83 and 82.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.71. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kohl's (MEX:KSS), the current 3-Year RORE % is 0.83 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 (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 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN290.05.
GuruFocus considers Kohl's to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KSS:
3-Year RORE %: 0.83
GF Value™: MXN290.05 vs. price of MXN326.50 (12.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#621 of 1050)
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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