KROGER CO (KR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KR - US5010441013 - Common Stock
66.41 USD
+0.79 (+1.2%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KR. KR was compared to 39 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KR was profitable.
KR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years KR has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KR (5.05%) is better than 64.10% of its industry peers.
KR's Return On Equity of 29.16% is amongst the best of the industry. KR outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
KR has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.53%. This is in the better half of the industry: KR outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KR is in line with the industry average of 8.72%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.05% | ||
| ROE | 29.16% | ||
| ROIC | 8.53% |
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
KR has a Profit Margin of 1.84%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KR outperforms 56.41% of its industry peers.
KR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KR has a Operating Margin of 2.74%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KR outperforms 58.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KR has grown nicely.
KR has a Gross Margin of 23.12%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KR outperforms 43.59% of its industry peers.
KR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.84% | ||
| GM | 23.12% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KR is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KR has less shares outstanding
KR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KR has an Altman-Z score of 4.34. This indicates that KR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KR has a Altman-Z score of 4.34. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KR outperforms 58.97% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KR is 8.12, which is on the high side as it means it would take KR, 8.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KR has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.12) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.85. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
KR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.85. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KR underperforms 82.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.34 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC6.82%
2.3 Liquidity
KR has a Current Ratio of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that KR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KR (0.95) is worse than 76.92% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that KR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KR's Quick ratio of 0.54 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KR outperforms 51.28% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KR shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by 0.00%.
KR shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.28% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.13% in the last year.
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%
EPS 3Y6.78%
EPS 5Y15.28%
EPS Q2Q%11.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.13%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.77%
Sales Q2Q%0.08%
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 6.20% on average per year.
KR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.81%
EPS Next 2Y10.05%
EPS Next 3Y8.82%
EPS Next 5Y6.2%
Revenue Next Year0.68%
Revenue Next 2Y1.76%
Revenue Next 3Y2.02%
Revenue Next 5Y2.41%
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 decreasing.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.28, the valuation of KR can be described as correct.
79.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.91. KR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.24, KR is valued correctly.
KR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KR is cheaper than 79.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.57, KR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
76.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
61.54% 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 | 19.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
KR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.46
PEG (5Y)0.93
EPS Next 2Y10.05%
EPS Next 3Y8.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.21%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.02, KR pays a better dividend. On top of this KR pays more dividend than 87.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
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
32.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.69%
EPS Next 2Y10.05%
EPS Next 3Y8.82%
NYSE:KR (11/14/2025, 12:42:06 PM)
66.41
+0.79 (+1.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners78.68%
Inst Owner Change-0.19%
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner Change-0.49%
Market Cap44.01B
Revenue(TTM)147.00B
Net Income(TTM)2.71B
Analysts76.97
Price Target78.5 (18.21%)
Short Float %4.24%
Short Ratio3.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
Yearly Dividend1.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.86%
DP32.69%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.34%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.91%
Max EPS beat(2)1.58%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.62%
Max EPS beat(4)1.58%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1.93%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.47%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.88%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.06%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.06%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.26%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.18%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.89%
PT rev (1m)-0.2%
PT rev (3m)1.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.24 | ||
| P/S | 0.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.31 | ||
| P/B | 4.74 | ||
| P/tB | 7.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.71 |
EPS(TTM)4.65
EY7%
EPS(NY)5.43
Fwd EY8.17%
FCF(TTM)3.34
FCFY5.03%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY13.67%
SpS221.83
BVpS14.01
TBVpS8.66
PEG (NY)1.46
PEG (5Y)0.93
Graham Number38.28
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.05% | ||
| ROE | 29.16% | ||
| ROCE | 10.91% | ||
| ROIC | 8.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.05% | ||
| OM | 2.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.84% | ||
| GM | 23.12% | ||
| FCFM | 1.5% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover2.74
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 113.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.59% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.36 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 81.71% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.34 |
F-Score6
WACC6.82%
ROIC/WACC1.25
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%
EPS 3Y6.78%
EPS 5Y15.28%
EPS Q2Q%11.83%
EPS Next Y9.81%
EPS Next 2Y10.05%
EPS Next 3Y8.82%
EPS Next 5Y6.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.13%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.77%
Sales Q2Q%0.08%
Revenue Next Year0.68%
Revenue Next 2Y1.76%
Revenue Next 3Y2.02%
Revenue Next 5Y2.41%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.09%
EBIT growth 3Y3.68%
EBIT growth 5Y10.25%
EBIT Next Year79.17%
EBIT Next 3Y24.28%
EBIT Next 5Y14.49%
FCF growth 1Y-21.92%
FCF growth 3Y-20.79%
FCF growth 5Y2.96%
OCF growth 1Y-6.48%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for KROGER CO?
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 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of KROGER CO (KR) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KROGER CO (KR) is 14.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.74.
Can you provide the financial health for KR stock?
The financial health rating of KROGER CO (KR) is 3 / 10.