Kohls Corp (KSS)

Number of days of payables

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
Payables turnover 14.78 9.10 12.81 13.52 13.44 8.73 11.83 10.58 10.55 8.11 11.39 11.87 10.56 7.39 15.40 9.36 14.12 6.90 11.64 11.65
Number of days of payables days 24.70 40.13 28.50 26.99 27.16 41.82 30.84 34.48 34.60 45.03 32.04 30.76 34.55 49.42 23.70 39.00 25.85 52.92 31.35 31.34

February 3, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 14.78
= 24.70

The number of days of payables for Kohls Corp has shown fluctuations over the past several reporting periods. On average, the company takes around 33 days to pay its suppliers from the time the purchases are made.

The trend indicates that Kohls Corp has managed to keep its payable days relatively stable, with some minor variations. A lower number of days of payables suggests that the company is efficient in managing its payables and may have strong bargaining power with its suppliers. Conversely, a higher number of days of payables could indicate potential liquidity challenges or extended payment terms negotiated with suppliers.

It is important for investors and analysts to monitor the number of days of payables as it can provide insights into the company's cash flow management, working capital efficiency, and vendor relationships. Further analysis of this ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics can offer a more comprehensive view of Kohls Corp's financial health and operational performance.


Peer comparison

Feb 3, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Kohls Corp
KSS
24.70
Burlington Stores Inc
BURL
39.29
Macy’s Inc
M
29.44