GROWTH
Top line contracting.
−1.7% YoY versus −0.8% prior. 3y CAGR −1.3%.
−1.7%
Target Corporation TGT
Consumer Staples · Market Cap: $61.4B
$130.74▲ 2.93 (2.29%)
Fundamentals as of 2026-05-02
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Consumer Staples · Market Cap: $61.4B
Fundamentals as of 2026-05-02
The Question
Yes — Target Corporation's 22.0% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 2.54 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — Target Corporation's 22.0% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 2.54 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
Bottom line: TGT splits the legendary models — 1 BUY, 0 HOLD, 1 AVOID, but earns a D sector grade (44/100) in Consumer Staples. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
−1.7% YoY versus −0.8% prior. 3y CAGR −1.3%.
−1.7%Net margin 3.5% versus 3.8% prior (−0.3pp). Operating 4.9%.
3.5%P/E 16.2x — 7% above the 5y median of 15.1x. Forward 17.9x signals EPS contraction next year.
16.2x1 of 2 legendary models say BUY TGT — but Joel Greenblatt disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for TGT?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
TGT trades at 16.6x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
TGT and CL differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full TGT vs CL compare matrix.
Buffett and Greenblatt evaluate TGT against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
TGT's P/E ratio is 16.6x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
1 of 2 legendary models say BUY. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
TGT's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
How does TGT compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingTGT sits at #49 in Consumer Staples with a D grade (44/100).
