Kohls Corp (KSS)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Feb 3, 2024 Jan 28, 2023 Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 717,000 246,000 1,680,000 -262,000 1,099,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 14,009,000 14,345,000 15,054,000 15,337,000 14,555,000
Operating ROA 5.12% 1.71% 11.16% -1.71% 7.55%

February 3, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $717,000K ÷ $14,009,000K
= 5.12%

Operating return on assets (ROA) for Kohls Corp has fluctuated over the past five years, ranging from negative to double-digit percentages. The trend indicates volatility in the company's ability to generate operating profits relative to its total assets. In particular, there was a significant decrease in operating ROA from 2022 to 2023, followed by a substantial increase in 2024. This variability suggests potential inconsistencies in the company's operational efficiency and profitability. Further analysis would be necessary to understand the factors driving these fluctuations and their implications for Kohls Corp's financial performance.


Peer comparison

Feb 3, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Kohls Corp
KSS
5.12%
Burlington Stores Inc
BURL
-31.83%
Macy’s Inc
M
2.35%