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Despite a slight decrease in gross margin percentage for the third quarter, year-to-date figures show an improvement compared to the previous year. But retailers typically operate with low margins, complicating Target’s ability to generate substantial free cash flow relative to sales.

Valuation Analysis

Investing in Target now raises questions about valuation. The current free cash flow yield stands at 7.68%, suggesting a relatively attractive price point in terms of cash generation capability. The return on invested capital (ROIC) also remains strong, hovering around 16.17%.