Kohl's Corporation (KSS)
Debt-to-equity 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-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.42 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $3,802,000K
= 0.00
The debt-to-equity ratio for Kohl's Corporation has shown fluctuations over the years based on the provided data. As of January 28, 2023, the ratio stood at 0.44, indicating that the company had more debt relative to its equity. However, in the subsequent periods of January 31, 2023, and January 31, 2024, the ratio dropped to 0.00, suggesting a significant decrease in debt compared to equity or even a potential absence of debt.
By February 3, 2024, the debt-to-equity ratio increased to 0.42, signifying a reappearance of debt relative to equity. Finally, as of January 31, 2025, the ratio once again dropped to 0.00, implying a similar situation of potentially no debt or significantly reduced debt compared to equity.
Overall, the fluctuating debt-to-equity ratio for Kohl's Corporation reflects varying levels of reliance on debt financing across the years, with periods of higher and lower debt burdens relative to equity. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor these changes to assess the company's financial leverage and risk profile accurately.
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Jan 31, 2025