Kohl's Corporation (KSS)

Debt-to-capital ratio

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023
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
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.00 0.30 0.00 0.00 0.30

January 31, 2025 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $3,802,000K)
= 0.00

The debt-to-capital ratio of Kohl's Corporation indicates the proportion of the company's capital that is financed through debt. Looking at the data provided:

- As of January 28, 2023, the debt-to-capital ratio was 0.30, suggesting that 30% of Kohl's capital was funded through debt at that time.
- By the end of January 31, 2023, and January 31, 2024, the company managed to lower its debt-to-capital ratio to 0.00, indicating a shift towards a more equity-funded capital structure during these periods.
- However, as of February 3, 2024, the debt-to-capital ratio increased back to 0.30, possibly due to changes in the company's borrowing or capital structure.
- Subsequently, by January 31, 2025, Kohl's once again maintained a debt-to-capital ratio of 0.00, signifying a return to a debt-free or minimal debt approach in funding its operations.

Overall, the fluctuation in Kohl's debt-to-capital ratio over the specified periods reflects the company's ability to manage its debt levels and its strategic decisions regarding capital composition.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
Kohl's Corporation
KSS
0.00
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BURL
0.00
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0.00