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KSS · NYSE · United States · Retail-Department Stores
In shortKOHLS Corp is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue shrinking (−4.3% last year).
Financial health
Mixed
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 4.0% | 30/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 1.8% | 27/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 6.9% | 35/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 9.2% | 61/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.46× | 55/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.35× | 91/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 0.58× | 98/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 1.64 | 14/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 6.5% | 46/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 3.71× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 75/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 80/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 0/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 12.3% | 66/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 2.7% | 84/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -5.0% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 19,433 | 18,098 | 17,476 | 16,221 | 15,527 |
| Cost of revenue | 11,437 | 11,457 | 10,498 | 9,661 | 9,228 |
| Gross profit | 7,996 | 6,641 | 6,978 | 6,560 | 6,299 |
| Selling, general & admin | 5,478 | 5,587 | 5,512 | 5,308 | 5,089 |
| Operating income | 1,680 | 246 | 717 | 433 | 624 |
| Pre-tax income | 1,219 | (58) | 373 | 114 | 336 |
| Income tax | 281 | (39) | 56 | 5 | 64 |
| Net income | 938 | (19) | 317 | 109 | 272 |
| Diluted EPS | $6.32 | −$0.15 | $2.85 | $0.98 | $2.38 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 148 | 120 | 111 | 112 | 114 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
1.64 Grey zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
6/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Aug 1, 2026 · Data updated Sep 3, 2026