Kohl's Corporation (KSS)

Operating profit margin

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023
Operating income US$ in thousands 433,000 717,000 717,000 246,000 246,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 16,221,000 17,132,000 17,476,000 18,098,000 17,794,000
Operating profit margin 2.67% 4.19% 4.10% 1.36% 1.38%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $433,000K ÷ $16,221,000K
= 2.67%

Based on the data provided, Kohl's Corporation's operating profit margin has shown fluctuations over the past few years. In January 2023, the operating profit margin was 1.38%, which slightly decreased to 1.36% by the end of that year. However, there was a notable improvement in the operating profit margin in January 2024, reaching 4.10%, and further increasing to 4.19% by February 2024.

This significant increase in the operating profit margin in early 2024 indicates that Kohl's may have implemented cost-saving measures or improved operational efficiencies. However, by January 2025, the operating profit margin had declined to 2.67%, suggesting potential challenges or expenses that impacted profitability.

Overall, Kohl's Corporation's operating profit margin has shown variability, and it is essential for the company to continue monitoring and managing its operational performance to maintain and improve profitability levels.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Kohl's Corporation
KSS
2.67%
Burlington Stores Inc
BURL
-23.65%
Macy’s Inc
M
3.95%