Too close to call on the filings — the two names are within a point on our blended read; the better pick depends on which risk profile you prefer.
Cheap, cash-generative department store at its multiple, but a structurally shrinking top line keeps it a value-trap risk.
Dirt-cheap, cash-gushing department store — but a 4-year revenue melt makes the earnings rebound a cost story, not a turnaround.
| Metric | M | KSS |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals score | 64 | 65 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | -2.4% | -4.3% |
| Net income growth (YoY) | +10.3% | +149.5% |
| Net margin | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Return on equity | 13.2% | 6.7% |
| ROIC (est.) | 10.4% | 9.0% |
| Liabilities / Equity | — | — |
| Piotroski F-score | 6 / 9 | 6 / 9 |
Bold green = the stronger figure. All rows derive from SEC XBRL filings — no market-price data on this page.
AI-generated analysis, produced by our proprietary engine from SEC filing data.
Investment recommendation produced by TENK/calls (tenkcalls.com), Luxembourg. Completed Jun 21, 2026, 4:54 PM ET. Ratings & methodology: definitions · All recommendations to date: track record · Conflicts: disclosures. Not investment advice.
AI-generated analysis, produced by our proprietary engine from SEC filing data.
Investment recommendation produced by TENK/calls (tenkcalls.com), Luxembourg. Completed Jun 30, 2026, 12:26 AM ET. Ratings & methodology: definitions · All recommendations to date: track record · Conflicts: disclosures. Not investment advice.
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