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)

 

     2008     2007     2006  

Earnings

      

Income before income taxes

   $ 1,425     $ 1,742     $ 1,774  

Fixed charges

     408       347       268  

Less: interest capitalized during period

     (8 )     (16 )     (8 )
                        
   $ 1,825     $ 2,073     $ 2,034  
                        

Fixed Charges

      

Interest (expensed or capitalized)

   $ 140     $ 98     $ 75  

Portion of rent expense representative of interest

     267       248       192  

Amortization of deferred financing fees

     1       1       1  
                        
   $ 408     $ 347     $ 268  
                        

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

     4.47       5.97       7.61