Kohl's Corporation (KSS)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | 1,638,000 | — | — | 1,638,000 | — | 1,637,000 | — | 1,637,000 | — | 1,637,000 | — | 1,747,000 | — | 1,747,000 | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 13,559,000 | 15,054,000 | 3,830,000 | 3,813,000 | 3,893,000 | 3,893,000 | 3,751,000 | 3,751,000 | 3,735,000 | 3,735,000 | 3,720,000 | 3,720,000 | 3,763,000 | 3,763,000 | 4,096,000 | 4,096,000 | 4,544,000 | 4,544,000 | 4,456,000 | 4,661,000 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.42 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.44 | 0.00 | 0.44 | 0.00 | 0.44 | 0.00 | 0.44 | 0.00 | 0.43 | 0.00 | 0.38 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $13,559,000K
= 0.00
Based on the provided data, Kohl's Corporation's debt-to-equity ratio has fluctuated over the analyzed periods. The debt-to-equity ratio measures the company's financial leverage by comparing its total debt to total equity. A lower ratio indicates lower reliance on debt financing and higher financial stability.
From January 31, 2022, to April 30, 2023, the debt-to-equity ratio remained at 0.00, indicating that there was no debt compared to equity during these periods. This could suggest that Kohl's was using more equity financing or had paid off its debt entirely during this timeframe.
In July 30, 2022, and October 29, 2023, the ratio increased to 0.38 and 0.43, respectively, suggesting a moderate level of debt compared to equity. This could indicate a deliberate decision to use debt financing for growth opportunities or operational needs.
In January 28, 2023, and April 29, 2023, the ratio increased further to 0.44, indicating a slightly higher level of debt compared to equity. This trend continued in July 29, 2023, and October 28, 2023, where the ratio remained at 0.44.
From February 3, 2024, to October 31, 2024, and as of January 31, 2025, the debt-to-equity ratio returned to 0.00, suggesting a decrease in debt relative to equity or a possible repayment of debt.
Overall, Kohl's Corporation's debt-to-equity ratio demonstrates varying levels of debt usage and equity financing over the analyzed periods. Investors and analysts may interpret these changes in the ratio to assess the company's financial risk, leverage, and capital structure strategy.
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Jan 31, 2025