Valuation check: KSS's profit margin is 1.76%, below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.32%.
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As of the most recent data (April 2026), KSS shows a profit margin of 1.76%. That compares with 0.75% in the prior-year period — up 133.7% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.32%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.
Compared with the year-ago period, KSS's profit margin is now 1.76% (was 0.75%) — a 133.7% year-over-year increase. Pairing that YoY change with peer averages gives a clearer picture of whether Kohl`s is outperforming or lagging.
The Consumer Discretionary sector average profit margin is about 10.32%. Kohl`s is at 1.76%, which is lower that average. That is roughly 82.9% below the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how KSS stacks up against individual peers as well.
That compares with 0.75% in the prior-year period — up 133.7% year over year. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare Kohl`s with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.
Besides this profit margin page, Stockcircle has Kohl`s's full stock overview, other financial metrics, insider and congress trade tabs, and tools to follow the stock. Together they help you connect profit margin (currently 1.76%) with ownership activity and broader fundamentals.