Kohl's Corporation (KSS)

Return on assets (ROA)

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023
Net income US$ in thousands 109,000 317,000 317,000 -19,000 -19,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 13,559,000 14,009,000 14,009,000 14,345,000 14,345,000
ROA 0.80% 2.26% 2.26% -0.13% -0.13%

January 31, 2025 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $109,000K ÷ $13,559,000K
= 0.80%

Based on the provided data on Kohl's Corporation's return on assets (ROA), we observe the following trends:

- As of January 28, 2023, and January 31, 2023, the ROA was negative at -0.13%. This indicates that the company's assets were not generating sufficient profits during these periods to cover the associated costs.

- The ROA showed a significant improvement by January 31, 2024, and February 3, 2024, where it increased to 2.26%. This suggests that Kohl's was more effective in utilizing its assets to generate profits during this time frame.

- However, by January 31, 2025, the ROA decreased to 0.80%, indicating a slight decline in the company's ability to generate profits relative to its asset base compared to the previous year.

In conclusion, Kohl's Corporation experienced fluctuations in its ROA over the periods provided, with significant improvements in some years and a slight decline in others. It is essential for the company to continue monitoring and optimizing its asset utilization to ensure sustainable profitability in the long run.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Kohl's Corporation
KSS
0.80%
Burlington Stores Inc
BURL
5.74%
Macy’s Inc
M
3.55%