Kohl's Corporation (KSS) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Kohl's Corporation (KSS) has net assets worth $4.05 Billion USD as of January 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($13.36 Billion) and total liabilities ($9.31 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Also explore Kohl's Corporation assets under control for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $4.05 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 30.29% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 20.78% |
| 5-Year Change | -13.15% |
| 10-Year Change | -21.81% |
| Growth Volatility | 512.55 |
Kohl's Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1992–2026)
This chart illustrates how Kohl's Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check KSS intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Net Assets for Kohl's Corporation (1992–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Kohl's Corporation from 1992 to 2026. For live valuation and market cap data, see Kohl's Corporation (KSS) market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | $4.05 Billion | +6.47% |
| 2025-01-31 | $3.80 Billion | -2.34% |
| 2024-01-31 | $3.89 Billion | +3.45% |
| 2023-01-31 | $3.76 Billion | -19.27% |
| 2022-01-31 | $4.66 Billion | -10.30% |
| 2021-01-31 | $5.20 Billion | -4.66% |
| 2020-01-31 | $5.45 Billion | -1.39% |
| 2019-01-31 | $5.53 Billion | +1.86% |
| 2018-01-31 | $5.43 Billion | +4.81% |
| 2017-01-31 | $5.18 Billion | -5.72% |
| 2016-01-31 | $5.49 Billion | -8.35% |
| 2015-01-31 | $5.99 Billion | +0.22% |
| 2014-01-31 | $5.98 Billion | -1.16% |
| 2013-01-31 | $6.05 Billion | -7.07% |
| 2012-01-31 | $6.51 Billion | -19.67% |
| 2011-01-31 | $8.10 Billion | +3.17% |
| 2010-01-31 | $7.85 Billion | +16.53% |
| 2009-01-31 | $6.74 Billion | +10.45% |
| 2008-01-31 | $6.10 Billion | +8.89% |
| 2007-01-31 | $5.60 Billion | -5.94% |
| 2006-01-31 | $5.96 Billion | +19.94% |
| 2005-01-31 | $4.97 Billion | +18.50% |
| 2004-01-31 | $4.19 Billion | +19.35% |
| 2003-01-31 | $3.51 Billion | +25.81% |
| 2002-01-31 | $2.79 Billion | +26.73% |
| 2001-01-31 | $2.20 Billion | +30.68% |
| 2000-01-31 | $1.69 Billion | +44.95% |
| 1999-01-31 | $1.16 Billion | +21.78% |
| 1998-01-31 | $954.80 Million | +84.50% |
| 1997-01-31 | $517.50 Million | +26.04% |
| 1996-01-31 | $410.60 Million | +22.86% |
| 1995-01-31 | $334.20 Million | +27.31% |
| 1994-01-31 | $262.50 Million | +26.57% |
| 1993-01-31 | $207.40 Million | +3042.42% |
| 1992-01-31 | $6.60 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Kohl's Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 9235.9% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $1.22 Billion | 30.21% |
| Common Stock | $1.00 Million | 0.02% |
| Other Components | $2.82 Billion | 69.76% |
| Total Equity | $4.05 Billion | 100.00% |
Kohl's Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Kohl's Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
China National Accord Medicines Corp Ltd
SHE:000028
|
$1.47 Billion |
|
Shandong Yulong Gold Co Ltd
SHG:601028
|
$1.47 Billion |
|
Holmen AB (publ)
ST:HOLM-A
|
$1.47 Billion |
|
Dürr Aktiengesellschaft
F:DUE
|
$1.47 Billion |
|
Bestway Marine & Energy Technology Co Ltd
SHE:300008
|
$1.47 Billion |
|
Boston Beer Company Inc
NYSE:SAM
|
$1.47 Billion |
|
Dongjin Semichem Co. Ltd
KQ:005290
|
$1.47 Billion |
|
Jiangsu Lopal Tech Co Ltd
SHG:603906
|
$1.47 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Kohl's Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 3,802,000,000 to 4,048,000,000, a change of 246,000,000 (6.5%).
- Net income of 272,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 56,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 5,000,000 reduced equity.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $272.00 Million | +6.72% |
| Dividends Paid | $56.00 Million | -1.38% |
| Share Repurchases | $5.00 Million | -0.12% |
| Other Changes | $35.00 Million | +0.86% |
| Total Change | $- | 6.47% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Kohl's Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.52x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 588.64x to 0.52x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-01-31 | $0.03 | $18.13 | x |
| 1993-01-31 | $0.86 | $18.13 | x |
| 1994-01-31 | $0.78 | $18.13 | x |
| 1995-01-31 | $1.12 | $18.13 | x |
| 1996-01-31 | $1.41 | $18.13 | x |
| 1997-01-31 | $1.72 | $18.13 | x |
| 1998-01-31 | $1.53 | $18.13 | x |
| 1999-01-31 | $3.57 | $18.13 | x |
| 2000-01-31 | $5.05 | $18.13 | x |
| 2001-01-31 | $6.61 | $18.13 | x |
| 2002-01-31 | $8.33 | $18.13 | x |
| 2003-01-31 | $10.13 | $18.13 | x |
| 2004-01-31 | $11.47 | $18.13 | x |
| 2005-01-31 | $14.40 | $18.13 | x |
| 2006-01-31 | $17.19 | $18.13 | x |
| 2007-01-31 | $16.73 | $18.13 | x |
| 2008-01-31 | $19.07 | $18.13 | x |
| 2009-01-31 | $21.95 | $18.13 | x |
| 2010-01-31 | $25.66 | $18.13 | x |
| 2011-01-31 | $26.48 | $18.13 | x |
| 2012-01-31 | $24.01 | $18.13 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | $25.52 | $18.13 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | $27.17 | $18.13 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | $29.37 | $18.13 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | $28.16 | $18.13 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | $28.92 | $18.13 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | $32.30 | $18.13 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | $33.50 | $18.13 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | $34.49 | $18.13 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | $33.74 | $18.13 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | $31.49 | $18.13 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | $31.36 | $18.13 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | $35.07 | $18.13 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | $33.95 | $18.13 | x |
| 2026-01-31 | $35.20 | $18.13 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Kohl's Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 6.72%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 1.75%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.16x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.30x
- Recent ROE (6.72%) is below the historical average (20.06%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 227.27% | 1.74% | 2.38x | 54.92x | $14.34 Million |
| 1993 | 12.83% | 2.43% | 2.47x | 2.14x | $5.86 Million |
| 1994 | 20.53% | 4.13% | 2.78x | 1.79x | $27.65 Million |
| 1995 | 20.50% | 4.41% | 2.36x | 1.97x | $35.08 Million |
| 1996 | 17.71% | 3.78% | 2.39x | 1.96x | $31.64 Million |
| 1997 | 19.81% | 4.29% | 2.13x | 2.17x | $50.75 Million |
| 1998 | 14.80% | 4.62% | 1.89x | 1.70x | $45.82 Million |
| 1999 | 16.54% | 5.22% | 1.90x | 1.67x | $76.02 Million |
| 2000 | 15.32% | 5.66% | 1.56x | 1.73x | $89.59 Million |
| 2001 | 16.90% | 6.05% | 1.60x | 1.75x | $151.88 Million |
| 2002 | 17.76% | 6.62% | 1.52x | 1.77x | $216.54 Million |
| 2003 | 18.32% | 7.05% | 1.44x | 1.80x | $292.19 Million |
| 2004 | 14.10% | 5.75% | 1.53x | 1.60x | $172.02 Million |
| 2005 | 14.71% | 6.24% | 1.47x | 1.61x | $233.71 Million |
| 2006 | 14.13% | 6.28% | 1.46x | 1.54x | $246.23 Million |
| 2007 | 19.79% | 7.13% | 1.72x | 1.61x | $548.34 Million |
| 2008 | 17.76% | 6.58% | 1.56x | 1.73x | $473.69 Million |
| 2009 | 13.13% | 5.40% | 1.45x | 1.68x | $211.10 Million |
| 2010 | 12.62% | 5.77% | 1.31x | 1.68x | $205.70 Million |
| 2011 | 13.75% | 6.06% | 1.36x | 1.67x | $303.80 Million |
| 2012 | 17.93% | 6.21% | 1.33x | 2.17x | $516.20 Million |
| 2013 | 16.30% | 5.11% | 1.39x | 2.30x | $381.20 Million |
| 2014 | 14.87% | 4.67% | 1.32x | 2.41x | $291.20 Million |
| 2015 | 14.47% | 4.56% | 1.32x | 2.41x | $267.90 Million |
| 2016 | 12.26% | 3.50% | 1.41x | 2.48x | $123.90 Million |
| 2017 | 10.74% | 2.98% | 1.38x | 2.62x | $38.30 Million |
| 2018 | 15.83% | 4.50% | 1.43x | 2.46x | $316.40 Million |
| 2019 | 14.49% | 3.96% | 1.62x | 2.26x | $248.30 Million |
| 2020 | 12.68% | 3.46% | 1.37x | 2.67x | $146.00 Million |
| 2021 | -3.14% | -1.02% | 1.04x | 2.95x | $-682.60 Million |
| 2022 | 20.12% | 4.83% | 1.29x | 3.23x | $471.90 Million |
| 2023 | -0.50% | -0.10% | 1.26x | 3.81x | $-395.30 Million |
| 2024 | 8.14% | 1.81% | 1.25x | 3.60x | $-72.30 Million |
| 2025 | 2.87% | 0.67% | 1.20x | 3.57x | $-271.20 Million |
| 2026 | 6.72% | 1.75% | 1.16x | 3.30x | $-132.80 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Kohl's Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Department Stores industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Department Stores
- Average net assets among peers: $1,928,861,284
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 26.67%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kohl's Corporation (KSS) | $4.05 Billion | 227.27% | 2.30x | $1.47 Billion |
| Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) | $1.60 Billion | 55.77% | 1.08x | $6.61 Billion |
| Nordstrom Inc (JWN) | $870.00 Million | 40.69% | 8.03x | $4.12 Billion |
| Macy’s Inc (M) | $5.26 Billion | 10.20% | 1.61x | $4.93 Billion |
| Polibeli Group Ltd Class A Ordinary Shares (PLBL) | $-9.19 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $2.45 Billion |
About Kohl's Corporation
Kohl's Corporation operates as an omnichannel retailer in the United States. It offers apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty products, and home products through its stores and website. The company provides its products primarily under the brand names of Apt. 9, Croft & Barrow, FLX, Jumping Beans, SO, Sonoma Goods for Life, and Tek Gear, as well as LC Lauren Conrad, Nine West, and Simply Vera Ver… Read more