Kohls Corp (KSS)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 28, 2023 | Jan 29, 2022 | Jan 30, 2021 | Feb 1, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 2.18% | -0.45% | 6.43% | -3.32% | 4.76% |
| Operating profit margin | 4.19% | 1.38% | 8.86% | -1.66% | 5.56% |
| Pretax margin | 2.18% | -0.33% | 6.43% | -3.46% | 4.56% |
| Net profit margin | 1.85% | -0.11% | 4.94% | -1.03% | 3.49% |
Kohls Corp's profitability ratios show fluctuating performance over the past five years. The gross profit margin has ranged from -0.45% to 6.43%, with the latest figure at 2.18%. This indicates a recent improvement in the company's ability to generate profit after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin has also varied significantly, ranging from -1.66% to 8.86%, with the most recent figure at 4.19%. This suggests that the company has been able to control its operating expenses more efficiently, leading to increased profitability from its core business operations.
The pretax margin shows a similar trend, with a range of -3.46% to 6.43%, and the latest figure at 2.18%. This metric reflects the company's ability to generate profit before accounting for taxes, and the recent increase indicates improved financial performance.
Finally, the net profit margin has fluctuated between -1.03% and 4.94%, with the most recent figure at 1.85%. This metric represents the company's bottom-line profitability after accounting for all expenses, including taxes. Despite the recent improvement, Kohls Corp's net profit margin remains relatively low compared to some earlier years.
Overall, while there have been fluctuations in Kohls Corp's profitability ratios, the recent improvements in gross profit margin, operating profit margin, and pretax margin suggest a positive trend in the company's financial performance. However, the net profit margin indicates that there may still be room for further improvement in generating bottom-line profitability.
Return on investment
| Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 28, 2023 | Jan 29, 2022 | Jan 30, 2021 | Feb 1, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 5.12% | 1.71% | 11.16% | -1.71% | 7.55% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.26% | -0.13% | 6.23% | -1.06% | 4.75% |
| Return on total capital | 12.96% | 4.56% | 25.57% | -3.43% | 15.04% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 8.14% | -0.50% | 20.12% | -3.14% | 12.68% |
Kohls Corp's profitability ratios have shown varying trends over the past five years. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated, with a significant increase in 2022 to 11.16%, followed by a decline to 5.12% in 2024. This indicates the company's ability to generate operating income relative to its total assets.
The Return on assets (ROA) has also been volatile, ranging from a negative figure in 2023 to a peak of 6.23% in 2022. The negative ROA in 2023 suggests that the company experienced a loss, possibly due to operational inefficiencies or one-time expenses.
Return on total capital has generally shown an upward trend, reaching a high of 25.57% in 2022, signaling the company's effectiveness in generating profits relative to its total capital invested. However, it dipped into negative territory in 2021 and 2023, indicating that the company may have faced challenges in utilizing its total capital efficiently during those periods.
Return on equity (ROE) has demonstrated a similar pattern to the ROA, with fluctuations and a negative figure in 2023. The ROE peaked at 20.12% in 2022, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders. However, the negative ROE in certain years suggests that Kohls Corp struggled to create value for its equity holders during those periods.
Overall, the profitability ratios for Kohls Corp indicate a mix of positive and negative trends, highlighting the company's performance in generating profits from its assets, capital, and equity over the past five years.