Kohl's Corporation (KSS)
Return on total capital
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | 433,000 | 717,000 | 717,000 | 246,000 | 246,000 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | 1,638,000 | — | — | 1,637,000 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 3,802,000 | 3,893,000 | 3,893,000 | 3,763,000 | 3,763,000 |
| Return on total capital | 11.39% | 12.96% | 18.42% | 6.54% | 4.56% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $433,000K ÷ ($—K + $3,802,000K)
= 11.39%
The return on total capital for Kohl's Corporation has shown variability over the past few years. Starting at 4.56% on January 28, 2023, the return increased to 6.54% by January 31, 2023. The return saw a significant surge to 18.42% by January 31, 2024, indicating a strong performance in utilizing its total capital effectively. However, there was a slight decrease to 12.96% by February 3, 2024. As of January 31, 2025, the return on total capital settled at 11.39%, showcasing stability but at a lower rate compared to the peak in 2024. Overall, the trend in the return on total capital demonstrates some fluctuations but generally reflects Kohl's ability to generate returns relative to its total capital employed over the years.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025