Kohls Corp (KSS)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 2.18% | -1.43% | -1.12% | -0.45% | -0.45% | 3.87% | 4.88% | 6.46% | 6.51% | 7.64% | 5.54% | 4.62% | 2.58% | 3.38% | 5.97% | 4.13% | 14.34% | 14.73% | 21.97% | 24.91% |
| Operating profit margin | 4.19% | 0.67% | 0.91% | 1.49% | 1.38% | 5.46% | 6.36% | 7.84% | 10.80% | 10.13% | 8.07% | 5.29% | -1.64% | -1.06% | 0.03% | 1.44% | 5.53% | 5.74% | 6.01% | 6.32% |
| Pretax margin | 2.18% | -1.30% | -0.99% | -0.33% | -0.33% | 3.87% | 4.88% | 6.46% | 7.84% | 7.08% | 4.81% | 1.71% | -3.41% | -2.64% | -1.29% | 0.32% | 4.53% | 4.59% | 4.76% | 5.02% |
| Net profit margin | 1.85% | -0.83% | -0.60% | -0.11% | -0.11% | 3.02% | 3.75% | 4.94% | 6.03% | 6.43% | 4.97% | 2.85% | -1.02% | -1.44% | -0.61% | 0.48% | 3.48% | 3.52% | 3.71% | 3.92% |
Kohl's Corp's profitability ratios have fluctuated over the reported periods. The gross profit margin ranged from a low of -1.43% to a high of 24.91%, indicating volatility in the company's ability to generate profits after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
The operating profit margin also varied significantly, with a low of -1.64% and a high of 10.80%. This metric reflects Kohl's ability to generate profits from its core operations, with lower figures suggesting challenges in controlling operating expenses.
Similarly, the pretax margin fluctuated between -3.41% and 7.84%, highlighting the impact of non-operating expenses and income on the company's overall profitability.
On the other hand, the net profit margin, which represents the final profitability after all expenses are accounted for, ranged from a low of -1.44% to a high of 6.43%. This metric indicates the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders after all costs, including taxes, have been deducted.
Overall, the varying levels of profitability ratios suggest that Kohl's Corp has experienced fluctuations in its ability to generate profits over the reported periods, possibly due to changes in sales performance, cost management, and other operational factors.
Return on investment
| 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 5.12% | 0.75% | 1.07% | 1.78% | 1.71% | 6.15% | 7.58% | 9.76% | 11.16% | 9.69% | 7.62% | 4.96% | -1.71% | -1.15% | 0.03% | 1.66% | 7.55% | 7.24% | 8.20% | 8.77% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.26% | -0.92% | -0.70% | -0.13% | -0.13% | 3.41% | 4.47% | 6.15% | 6.23% | 6.16% | 4.69% | 2.67% | -1.06% | -1.56% | -0.70% | 0.55% | 4.75% | 4.43% | 5.06% | 5.44% |
| Return on total capital | 12.96% | 2.15% | 2.96% | 4.89% | 4.56% | 17.08% | 18.84% | 24.01% | 25.57% | 22.60% | 16.57% | 10.38% | -3.43% | -2.43% | 0.06% | 3.19% | 15.04% | 15.80% | 16.32% | 17.39% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 8.14% | -3.79% | -2.78% | -0.51% | -0.50% | 13.50% | 15.38% | 21.05% | 20.12% | 19.91% | 13.93% | 7.66% | -3.14% | -4.98% | -2.19% | 1.84% | 12.68% | 13.03% | 13.49% | 14.46% |
Kohls Corp's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past few quarters.
The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from a low of -1.71% in Jan 2021 to a high of 11.16% in Jan 2022. It indicates that the company generated operating income of approximately 5.12% of its total assets in Feb 2024 primarily due to operational efficiency.
The Return on assets (ROA) has also been volatile, with a negative ROA in several periods, indicating that the company's net income was insufficient to cover the total assets. However, there was a notable improvement in ROA in recent quarters, reaching 2.26% in Feb 2024.
The Return on total capital ratios have displayed significant variability, from a low of -3.43% in Jan 2021 to a high of 25.57% in Jan 2022. This suggests that the company has been efficiently utilizing its capital to generate returns for its investors, with a return of 12.96% in Feb 2024.
The Return on equity (ROE) has followed a similar pattern, with fluctuations from negative to positive figures. The ROE ranged from -4.98% in Jan 2021 to a peak of 21.05% in Jan 2022, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity. The ROE stood at 8.14% in Feb 2024, indicating a moderate return on equity for investors.
Overall, while there have been fluctuations in profitability ratios, Kohls Corp has shown improvements in recent quarters, particularly in its ROA and ROE, indicating enhanced financial performance and better utilization of assets and equity.