Kohl's Corporation (KSS)

Days of inventory on hand (DOH)

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023
Inventory turnover 5.50 5.82 3.91 3.59 5.60
DOH days 66.42 62.72 93.46 101.60 65.12

January 31, 2025 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 5.50
= 66.42

To analyze Kohl's Corporation days of inventory on hand (DOH) over the given period, we can observe fluctuations in the efficiency of inventory management. The data shows that as of January 28, 2023, Kohl's had an average of 65.12 days worth of inventory on hand, indicating a relatively efficient inventory turnover rate.

However, by January 31, 2023, the DOH increased significantly to 101.60 days, suggesting potential overstocking or slowing sales, which could lead to increased carrying costs and potential obsolescence risks.

The following year, on January 31, 2024, the DOH decreased to 93.46 days, signaling a partial improvement in inventory management compared to the previous year. By February 3, 2024, the DOH further improved to 62.72 days, indicating more efficient management of inventory levels.

As of January 31, 2025, the DOH stood at 66.42 days, showing a slight increase compared to the previous year but still relatively in line with previous years. Overall, the fluctuations in DOH over the period demonstrate Kohl's ongoing efforts to optimize inventory turnover and manage inventory levels efficiently to support profitability and operational performance.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
DOH
Kohl's Corporation
KSS
66.42
Burlington Stores Inc
BURL
47.62
Macy’s Inc
M
118.69