What Is Kohl's Corporation (KSS) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Kohl's Corporation's intrinsic value is estimated at a composite fair value of $39.02. At a current market price of $16.55, 10 of 12 active valuation models identify upside potential, projecting an average implied return of +135.8%. Notably, Dynamic NAV sees the most upside at +389.3% (fair value: $80.97), while EPV is the most conservative at -78.9% ($3.49). The spread between these extremes — +468.2% — reveals how different analytical frameworks can reach starkly different conclusions.
What Do the Models Say About KSS?
12 of 13 models are currently active for KSS. Of these, 10 models suggest upside while 2 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates KSS's intrinsic value at $45.92, implying +177.5% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does KSS Rank in Retail-Department Stores?
Among 5 Retail-Department Stores stocks, KSS ranks #5 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 7.0/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 7.0 indicates above-average quality.
Within the Retail-Department Stores space, Kohl's Corporation competes in an environment where customer lifetime value (CLV) often separates market leaders from laggards. Understanding these industry-specific dynamics is essential context for interpreting our model outputs.
Is KSS a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns KSS a score of 20/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
12 of 13 models are active for Kohl's Corporation. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi 32-factor quality framework, Kohl's Corporation's fundamental quality profile registers 7.0/10. This respectable score captures the company's profitability depth, growth consistency, balance sheet resilience, and shareholder return track record.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +468.2% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every KSS valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across KSS's 12 active models, average confidence is 44%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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