Kohl`s P/E Ratio

Kohl`s (KSS) currently reports a P/E ratio of 7.87. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 49.4. Use the charts on this page to explore Kohl`s's P/E ratio history and peer comparisons.

Kohl`s's P/E ratio of 7.87 is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 49.4. That is roughly 84.1% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

The P/E ratio is a valuation multiple that relates Kohl`s's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 7.87, KSS can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Consumer Discretionary peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.

Start with the current P/E ratio of 7.87, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 49.4. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Kohl`s, and consider following KSS for alerts when major investors trade the stock.

Kohl`s is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector. On P/E ratio, it currently shows 7.87 versus a sector average near 49.4. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Consumer Discretionary are usually more informative than comparing KSS with unrelated industries.