Kohl's Corporation (KSS)

Financial leverage ratio

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023
Total assets US$ in thousands 13,559,000 14,009,000 14,009,000 14,345,000 14,345,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,802,000 3,893,000 3,893,000 3,763,000 3,763,000
Financial leverage ratio 3.57 3.60 3.60 3.81 3.81

January 31, 2025 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $13,559,000K ÷ $3,802,000K
= 3.57

The financial leverage ratio of Kohl's Corporation has remained relatively stable over the past few years, standing at around 3.81 in January 2023 and maintaining the same level through February 2024. However, there was a slight decrease observed in January 2024, with the ratio dropping to 3.60 and continuing at the same level until January 2025. This indicates that the company relies more on debt financing to support its operations and investments, compared to equity. A financial leverage ratio of around 3.60-3.81 suggests that Kohl's Corporation carries a moderate level of financial risk in its capital structure.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Kohl's Corporation
KSS
3.57
Burlington Stores Inc
BURL
6.40
Macy’s Inc
M
3.60