Kohls Corp (KSS)

Current ratio

Feb 3, 2024 Jan 28, 2023 Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020
Total current assets US$ in thousands 3,410,000 3,736,000 5,023,000 5,835,000 4,649,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 2,612,000 3,115,000 3,286,000 3,022,000 2,769,000
Current ratio 1.31 1.20 1.53 1.93 1.68

February 3, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $3,410,000K ÷ $2,612,000K
= 1.31

The current ratio of Kohls Corp has exhibited a declining trend over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year, as of February 3, 2024, the current ratio stood at 1.31, which indicates that the company's current assets are sufficient to cover its current liabilities. However, compared to the previous years, the current ratio has decreased from 1.20 in January 28, 2023, to 1.53 in January 29, 2022, to 1.93 in January 30, 2021, and to 1.68 in February 1, 2020.

This downward trend in the current ratio may suggest potential liquidity challenges for Kohls Corp, as the company may be facing difficulties in meeting its short-term obligations with its current assets. It is important for stakeholders to closely monitor this trend and assess the company's ability to manage its current liabilities and maintain a healthy liquidity position in the future.


Peer comparison

Feb 3, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Kohls Corp
KSS
1.31
Burlington Stores Inc
BURL
1.15
Macy’s Inc
M
1.37