Kohls Corp (KSS)

Return on assets (ROA)

Feb 3, 2024 Jan 28, 2023 Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 317,000 -19,000 938,000 -163,000 691,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 14,009,000 14,345,000 15,054,000 15,337,000 14,555,000
ROA 2.26% -0.13% 6.23% -1.06% 4.75%

February 3, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $317,000K ÷ $14,009,000K
= 2.26%

Kohls Corp's return on assets (ROA) has varied significantly over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year ending on February 3, 2024, the company's ROA was 2.26%, indicating that for every dollar of assets, Kohls generated a return of 2.26 cents. This represents a positive performance compared to the previous year, where the ROA was -0.13%, implying a loss on assets.

Looking back further, the ROA for January 29, 2022, was notably higher at 6.23%, suggesting a strong ability to generate profit from its assets. However, the ROA for January 30, 2021, was negative at -1.06%, indicating that the company experienced challenges in generating profits relative to its asset base during that period.

In the fiscal year ending on February 1, 2020, Kohls improved its ROA to 4.75%, signifying its ability to effectively utilize its assets to generate returns for shareholders. Overall, Kohls Corp's ROA has been volatile in recent years, with fluctuations in profitability and asset efficiency impacting its financial performance.


Peer comparison

Feb 3, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Kohls Corp
KSS
2.26%
Burlington Stores Inc
BURL
4.41%
Macy’s Inc
M
0.65%