Is KOHLS Corp (KSS) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from January 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 422.0% / 30% | 7.9% / 30% | 9.4% / 30% | 0.47% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 422.0% / 33% | 7.9% / 33% | 9.4% / 33% | 0.47% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 52.8% / 33% | 1.0% / 33% | 1.2% / 33% | 0.47% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 422.0% / 33% | 7.9% / 33% | 9.4% / 33% | 0.47% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 52.8% / 33% | 1.0% / 33% | 1.2% / 50% | 0.47% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 40.6% | |
| Operating Margin | 4.1% | |
| Net Margin | 1.8% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 6.9% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.4% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $648M |
| Free Cash Flow | $182M |
| Total Debt | $7.2B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 163.8 |
| Current Ratio | 1.5 |
| Total Assets | $13.6B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $12.92 |
| 50-Day MA | $16.32 |
| 200-Day MA | $15.83 |
| Avg Volume | 4.5M |
| Beta | 1.4 |
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52-Week Range
$6.04
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About KOHLS Corp (KSS)
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 Vera Wang. Kohl's Corporation was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is KOHLS Corp (KSS) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), KOHLS Corp is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is KOHLS Corp's debt ratio?
KOHLS Corp's debt ratio is 422.0% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 52.8%.
What are KOHLS Corp's key financial metrics?
KOHLS Corp has a market capitalization of $1.4B, trailing P/E ratio of 5.2, and revenue of $16.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 40.6% and a net margin of 1.8%. Return on equity stands at 6.9%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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