KROGER CO (KR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:KR • US5010441013
70.84 USD
+1.05 (+1.5%)
Last: Feb 13, 2026, 02:55 PM
KR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 38 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While KR is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. KR has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KR was profitable.
- In the past year KR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years KR has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years KR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 63.16% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 10.98%, KR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.89%, KR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KR is significantly below the industry average of 28.26%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.89%) for KR is well below the 3 year average (8.58%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that KR had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.5% | ||
| ROE | 10.98% | ||
| ROIC | 3.89% |
ROA(3y)4.59%
ROA(5y)4.47%
ROE(3y)24.18%
ROE(5y)23.32%
ROIC(3y)8.58%
ROIC(5y)8.18%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 0.53%, KR is not doing good in the industry: 60.53% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- KR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of KR (1.12%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KR has grown nicely.
- KR has a Gross Margin of 23.23%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KR outperforms 47.37% of its industry peers.
- KR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.53% | ||
| GM | 23.23% |
OM growth 3Y1.47%
OM growth 5Y6.25%
PM growth 3Y14.79%
PM growth 5Y6.04%
GM growth 3Y1.13%
GM growth 5Y0.63%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- KR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- KR has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KR is 7.94, which is on the high side as it means it would take KR, 7.94 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.94, KR is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- KR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.28. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- KR has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.28) than 84.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC6.98%
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 81.58% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.45 indicates that KR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- KR's Quick ratio of 0.45 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KR is outperformed by 65.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.85% over the past year.
- KR shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.28% yearly.
- KR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.77%.
- KR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.77% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.85%
EPS 3Y6.78%
EPS 5Y15.28%
EPS Q2Q%7.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.77%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.77%
Sales Q2Q%0.67%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, KR will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.12% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.34%
EPS Next 2Y10.48%
EPS Next 3Y8.99%
EPS Next 5Y7.12%
Revenue Next Year0.4%
Revenue Next 2Y1.25%
Revenue Next 3Y1.52%
Revenue Next 5Y2.24%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.01 indicates a correct valuation of KR.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.67, KR is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.95 indicates a correct valuation of KR.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- KR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 60.53% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 60.53% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.05 |
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)1.45
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y10.48%
EPS Next 3Y8.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.10%, KR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- KR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.70. KR pays more dividend than 86.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, KR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.86%!
- KR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)15.86%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 115.27% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- KR's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP115.27%
EPS Next 2Y10.48%
EPS Next 3Y8.99%
NYSE:KR (2/13/2026, 2:55:06 PM)
70.84
+1.05 (+1.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)12-04 2025-12-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-18 2026-06-18
Inst Owners81.75%
Inst Owner Change-1.76%
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner Change0.95%
Market Cap46.94B
Revenue(TTM)147.22B
Net Income(TTM)773.00M
Analysts77.5
Price Target75.03 (5.91%)
Short Float %5.16%
Short Ratio4.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
Yearly Dividend1.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.86%
DP115.27%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (0.35)
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)-0.75%
PT rev (3m)-4.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.95 | ||
| P/S | 0.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.74 | ||
| P/B | 6.67 | ||
| P/tB | 13.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.05 |
EPS(TTM)4.72
EY6.66%
EPS(NY)5.47
Fwd EY7.72%
FCF(TTM)3.42
FCFY4.83%
OCF(TTM)9.15
OCFY12.91%
SpS222.17
BVpS10.62
TBVpS5.29
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)0.98
Graham Number33.59
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.5% | ||
| ROE | 10.98% | ||
| ROCE | 4.98% | ||
| ROIC | 3.89% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.03% | ||
| OM | 1.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.53% | ||
| GM | 23.23% | ||
| FCFM | 1.54% |
ROA(3y)4.59%
ROA(5y)4.47%
ROE(3y)24.18%
ROE(5y)23.32%
ROIC(3y)8.58%
ROIC(5y)8.18%
ROICexc(3y)9.19%
ROICexc(5y)8.71%
ROICexgc(3y)10.39%
ROICexgc(5y)9.91%
ROCE(3y)10.97%
ROCE(5y)10.45%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.16%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y2%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.94%
OM growth 3Y1.47%
OM growth 5Y6.25%
PM growth 3Y14.79%
PM growth 5Y6.04%
GM growth 3Y1.13%
GM growth 5Y0.63%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.86
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.94 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 112.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 120.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 293.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC6.98%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)117.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.29%
Profit Quality(3y)88.47%
Profit Quality(5y)127.63%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.85%
EPS 3Y6.78%
EPS 5Y15.28%
EPS Q2Q%7.14%
EPS Next Y10.34%
EPS Next 2Y10.48%
EPS Next 3Y8.99%
EPS Next 5Y7.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.77%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.77%
Sales Q2Q%0.67%
Revenue Next Year0.4%
Revenue Next 2Y1.25%
Revenue Next 3Y1.52%
Revenue Next 5Y2.24%
EBIT growth 1Y-60.62%
EBIT growth 3Y3.68%
EBIT growth 5Y10.25%
EBIT Next Year80.37%
EBIT Next 3Y23.6%
EBIT Next 5Y14.37%
FCF growth 1Y-1.52%
FCF growth 3Y-20.79%
FCF growth 5Y2.96%
OCF growth 1Y0.56%
OCF growth 3Y-2.18%
OCF growth 5Y4.43%
KROGER CO / KR 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.
What is the profitability of KR stock?
KROGER CO (KR) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KR stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KROGER CO (KR) is expected to grow by 10.34% in the next year.
Is the dividend of KROGER CO sustainable?
The dividend rating of KROGER CO (KR) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 115.27%.