KROGER CO (KR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:KR • US5010441013

Current stock price

66.63 USD
-0.56 (-0.83%)
At close:
66.7 USD
+0.07 (+0.11%)
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This KR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. KR Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • KR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • KR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • KR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years KR had a positive operating cash flow.
KR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • KR's Return On Assets of 1.50% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KR is outperformed by 62.16% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 10.98%, KR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KR has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.57%) than 72.97% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KR is significantly below the industry average of 34.78%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (10.57%) for KR is above the 3 year average (9.64%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.5%
ROE 10.98%
ROIC 10.57%
ROA(3y)3.77%
ROA(5y)3.82%
ROE(3y)22.48%
ROE(5y)21.38%
ROIC(3y)9.64%
ROIC(5y)9.71%
KR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • KR has a Profit Margin (0.53%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KR has declined.
  • KR has a Operating Margin of 2.88%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KR outperforms 54.05% of its industry peers.
  • KR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • KR has a Gross Margin of 23.23%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KR outperforms 45.95% of its industry peers.
  • KR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.88%
PM (TTM) 0.53%
GM 23.23%
OM growth 3Y4.69%
OM growth 5Y8.58%
PM growth 3Y-23.05%
PM growth 5Y-18.74%
GM growth 3Y2.89%
GM growth 5Y0.09%
KR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 5 10 15 20

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2. KR Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KR is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
KR Yearly Shares OutstandingKR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M
KR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • KR has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.94. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as KR would need 7.94 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.94, KR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.28 is on the high side and indicates that KR has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.28, KR is not doing good in the industry: 83.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.28
Debt/FCF 7.94
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC7.1%
KR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that KR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • KR's Current ratio of 0.88 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KR is outperformed by 78.38% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.45 indicates that KR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.45, KR is not doing good in the industry: 64.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.45
KR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 5B 10B 15B

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3. KR Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.48% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, KR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.97% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.35% in the past year.
  • KR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.19% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.48%
EPS 3Y4.82%
EPS 5Y6.97%
EPS Q2Q%12.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.35%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.14%
Revenue growth 5Y2.19%
Sales Q2Q%1.22%

3.2 Future

  • KR is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.88% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, KR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.04%
EPS Next 2Y9.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.97%
EPS Next 5Y5.88%
Revenue Next Year0.95%
Revenue Next 2Y1.62%
Revenue Next 3Y1.95%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
KR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 50B 100B 150B
KR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8

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4. KR Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.71, KR is valued correctly.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KR is cheaper than 78.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • KR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.35, which indicates a correct valuation of KR.
  • KR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KR is cheaper than 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.71
Fwd PE 12.35
KR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.99
EV/EBITDA 7.2
KR Per share dataKR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • KR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)1.97
EPS Next 2Y9.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.97%

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5. KR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.99%.
  • KR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.76. KR pays more dividend than 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.99%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of KR grows each year by 14.98%, which is quite nice.
  • KR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • KR has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.98%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
KR Yearly Dividends per shareKR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 115.27% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of KR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP115.27%
EPS Next 2Y9.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.97%
KR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1B 2B 3B
KR Dividend Payout.KR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KROGER CO

NYSE:KR (4/15/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 66.7 +0.07 (+0.11%)

66.63

-0.56 (-0.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)03-05
Earnings (Next)06-18
Inst Owners82.01%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner Change1.52%
Market Cap40.82B
Revenue(TTM)147.64B
Net Income(TTM)773.00M
Analysts76.97
Price Target76.67 (15.07%)
Short Float %4.57%
Short Ratio3.72
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.99%
Yearly Dividend1.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.98%
DP115.27%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date05-15
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.13%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.33%
Max EPS beat(2)1.58%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.33%
Max EPS beat(4)1.58%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)1.6%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.02%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.91%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.38%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.06%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.39%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.31%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.06%
PT rev (1m)1.73%
PT rev (3m)1.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.71
Fwd PE 12.35
P/S 0.28
P/FCF 17.99
P/OCF 6.73
P/B 5.8
P/tB 11.65
EV/EBITDA 7.2
EPS(TTM)4.86
EY7.29%
EPS(NY)5.4
Fwd EY8.1%
FCF(TTM)3.7
FCFY5.56%
OCF(TTM)9.9
OCFY14.85%
SpS240.34
BVpS11.49
TBVpS5.72
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)1.97
Graham Number35.4473 (-46.8%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.5%
ROE 10.98%
ROCE 12.79%
ROIC 10.57%
ROICexc 11.99%
ROICexgc 13.64%
OM 2.88%
PM (TTM) 0.53%
GM 23.23%
FCFM 1.54%
ROA(3y)3.77%
ROA(5y)3.82%
ROE(3y)22.48%
ROE(5y)21.38%
ROIC(3y)9.64%
ROIC(5y)9.71%
ROICexc(3y)10.65%
ROICexc(5y)10.49%
ROICexgc(3y)12.04%
ROICexgc(5y)11.91%
ROCE(3y)11.67%
ROCE(5y)11.75%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.83%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.93%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.26%
OM growth 3Y4.69%
OM growth 5Y8.58%
PM growth 3Y-23.05%
PM growth 5Y-18.74%
GM growth 3Y2.89%
GM growth 5Y0.09%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.86
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.28
Debt/FCF 7.94
Debt/EBITDA 2.11
Cap/Depr 112.55%
Cap/Sales 2.58%
Interest Coverage 6.32
Cash Conversion 79.59%
Profit Quality 293.53%
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.45
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC7.1%
ROIC/WACC1.49
Cap/Depr(3y)121.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.38%
Profit Quality(3y)181.36%
Profit Quality(5y)165.22%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.48%
EPS 3Y4.82%
EPS 5Y6.97%
EPS Q2Q%12.28%
EPS Next Y11.04%
EPS Next 2Y9.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.97%
EPS Next 5Y5.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.35%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.14%
Revenue growth 5Y2.19%
Sales Q2Q%1.22%
Revenue Next Year0.95%
Revenue Next 2Y1.62%
Revenue Next 3Y1.95%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
EBIT growth 1Y1.12%
EBIT growth 3Y4.54%
EBIT growth 5Y10.95%
EBIT Next Year73.35%
EBIT Next 3Y22.41%
EBIT Next 5Y12.16%
FCF growth 1Y4.08%
FCF growth 3Y34.51%
FCF growth 5Y-2.64%
OCF growth 1Y-3.93%
OCF growth 3Y17.58%
OCF growth 5Y1.42%

KROGER CO / KR Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for KR stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KR.


What is the valuation status for KR stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KROGER CO (KR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is KROGER CO (KR) stock?

KROGER CO (KR) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of KROGER CO based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KROGER CO (KR) is 13.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.8.


Can you provide the financial health for KR stock?

The financial health rating of KROGER CO (KR) is 2 / 10.