Kohl's Corporation (KSS)
Return on equity (ROE)
| 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 stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 3,802,000 | 3,893,000 | 3,893,000 | 3,763,000 | 3,763,000 |
| ROE | 2.87% | 8.14% | 8.14% | -0.50% | -0.50% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $109,000K ÷ $3,802,000K
= 2.87%
Based on the provided data, Kohl's Corporation has experienced fluctuations in its return on equity (ROE) over the past few years. ROE reflects the company's profitability in relation to shareholders' equity.
In January 2023, Kohl's ROE was -0.50%, indicating a negative return compared to shareholders' equity. This negative ROE may signal operational inefficiencies or financial challenges within the company.
However, over time, the company's ROE improved to 8.14% by January 2024 and remained steady in February 2024. This suggests that Kohl's was able to enhance its profitability and effectively utilize shareholders' equity during this period.
By January 2025, the ROE decreased to 2.87%, indicating a slight decline in profitability compared to the previous year. While still positive, this decrease may warrant further scrutiny to understand the factors contributing to the change.
Overall, Kohl's Corporation's ROE trend demonstrates variability in profitability performance over the analyzed period, with improvements in certain years but also some fluctuations that may require management attention to sustain or enhance shareholder value in the future.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025