EX-12.1 3 dex121.htm RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

Exhibit 12.1

Kohl’s Corporation

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

(Dollars in Millions)

 

     2010     2009     2008  

Earnings

      

Income before income taxes

   $ 1,782      $ 1,588      $ 1,425   

Fixed Charges

     502        462        408   

Less: interest capitalized during period

     (6 )      (5     (8
                        
   $ 2,278      $ 2,045      $ 1,825   
                        

Fixed Charges

      

Interest (expensed or capitalized)

   $ 147      $ 139      $ 140   

Portion of rent expense representative of interest

     354        322        267   

Amortization of deferred financing fees

     1        1        1   
                        
   $ 502      $ 462      $ 408   
                        

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

     4.5        4.4        4.5