Target Corp · Retail

TGT

$154.26

C
Value CreationAsset LightLow Volatility

As of: 2026-10-18 18:17:38 (KST)

-30.1%

Expected return

35%

Success probability

-44.1%

Downside risk

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Investment Summary

Target Corp in the Retail industry carries C grade, driven by a Monte Carlo rating of 18. With an expected return of -30.1% and a 35% chance of positive returns, the stock at $154.26 presents

This assessment is based on 10,000 probabilistic scenarios and summarizes the potential return range through P10, P25, P50, and P75 percentiles and the probability of a positive return.

Why This Valuation?

The Reverse DCF analysis places this stock in the "Expensive" zone. The implied growth rate (g_implied) of 17.6%, compared with the actual growth rate of 2.2%, reveals the market's pricing assumptions. The P50 intrinsic value sits at $103, offering a reference point against the current price.

At $154, the Reverse-DCF implied probability of finishing above $154 stands at 6%.

Grade Explanation

This C rating (18) suggests caution. The expected return of -30.1% and 35% success probability are below our threshold for an attractive entry.

Monte Carlo Interpretation

The Monte Carlo percentile summary shows a volatility of 14.5% — relatively low, meaning the simulated outcomes cluster tightly around the median. The P50 sits at -34.0%, with a +20.8% gap between P10 (-44.1%) and P75 (-23.2%). a negative skew suggests downside scenarios are more pronounced than upside ones

Risk Summary

In the worst 5% of scenarios, the 5th percentile value-at-risk is -44.1%. On the operating side, the 5.6% operating margin provides a thin buffer against revenue declines. With a volatility of 14.5%, volatility risk is low at the current price of $154.

Data: Finnhub

What is DCF (Discounted Cash Flow)?

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What is WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital)?

WACC is the average rate a company pays to finance its assets, used as the discount rate in DCF analysis. Modelvix simulates how WACC changes affect valuation.

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What is Terminal Value?

Terminal value represents the perpetual value of a business beyond the forecast period, often comprising the majority of DCF value. Modelvix analyzes terminal value uncertainty across growth scenarios.

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What is Reverse DCF?

Reverse DCF works backward from the current stock price to infer the growth rate the market expects, helping you assess whether a stock is fairly valued. Modelvix shows what growth assumptions the current price implies.

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