Kohls Corp (KSS)
Days of sales outstanding (DSO)
| Feb 3, 2024 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Oct 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 | May 2, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 | Nov 2, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | May 4, 2019 | ||
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| Receivables turnover | 102.59 | — | — | — | 84.73 | — | — | — | 81.86 | — | — | — | 20.28 | 145.17 | — | — | 1,325.20 | 793.92 | 1,240.12 | 1,339.13 | |
| DSO | days | 3.56 | — | — | — | 4.31 | — | — | — | 4.46 | — | — | — | 17.99 | 2.51 | — | — | 0.28 | 0.46 | 0.29 | 0.27 |
February 3, 2024 calculation
DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 102.59
= 3.56
Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO) is a key metric used to evaluate how efficiently a company is collecting its accounts receivable. Lower DSO values indicate a quicker collection of receivables, while higher values suggest a longer time to collect payments from customers.
Analyzing the DSO data for Kohls Corp over the past few quarters, we observe fluctuating values. The DSO values range from as low as 0.27 days to as high as 17.99 days. A DSO of 0.27 days indicates exceptionally efficient collection of accounts receivable, while a DSO of 17.99 days suggests a relatively slower collection process.
It is important to note that there are missing values in the data, which could be due to various reasons such as data unavailability or changes in reporting practices. The variability in DSO values may be influenced by factors like seasonal trends, sales volume, credit policies, and customer payment behavior.
Overall, a downward trend in DSO values over time would indicate improving efficiency in accounts receivable collection, while an increasing trend could signal potential issues in collecting payments promptly. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks would provide additional insights into Kohls Corp's performance in managing its accounts receivable.
Peer comparison
Feb 3, 2024