KROGER CO (KR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:KR • US5010441013

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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

  • In the past year KR was profitable.
  • KR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • KR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years KR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • The Return On Assets of KR (1.50%) is worse than 64.86% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.98%, KR is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.57%, KR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.64%. This is significantly below the industry average of 34.77%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (9.64%) for KR is below the current ROIC(10.57%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

  • The Profit Margin of KR (0.53%) is worse than 62.16% of its industry peers.
  • KR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • KR has a Operating Margin (2.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KR has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 23.23%, KR is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KR is creating some value.
  • KR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, KR has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for KR is higher compared to a year ago.
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

  • 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.
  • KR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.94. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KR outperforms 40.54% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.28 is on the high side and indicates that KR has dependencies on debt financing.
  • KR's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.28 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KR is outperformed by 83.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.28
Debt/FCF 7.94
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC7.16%
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.
  • The Current ratio of KR (0.88) is worse than 81.08% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.45 indicates that KR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.45, KR is doing worse than 64.86% of the companies in the same industry.
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

  • KR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.48%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.97% on average over the past years.
  • KR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.35%.
  • 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, KR will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.88% on average per year.
  • KR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.69% yearly.
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

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.00, which indicates a correct valuation of KR.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • KR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.18.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.61, KR is valued correctly.
  • 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.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KR to the average of the S&P500 Index (37.96), we can say KR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14
Fwd PE 12.61
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

  • KR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KR is cheaper than 75.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 64.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.37
EV/EBITDA 7.31
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)1.27
PEG (5Y)2.01
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

  • The dividend of KR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.98%!
  • 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

  • KR pays out 115.27% of its income as dividend. 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 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 (4/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 68.03 0 (0%)

68.03

+0.04 (+0.06%)

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 Cap41.67B
Revenue(TTM)147.64B
Net Income(TTM)773.00M
Analysts76.97
Price Target76.67 (12.7%)
Short Float %4.37%
Short Ratio3.71
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 14
Fwd PE 12.61
P/S 0.28
P/FCF 18.37
P/OCF 6.87
P/B 5.92
P/tB 11.89
EV/EBITDA 7.31
EPS(TTM)4.86
EY7.14%
EPS(NY)5.4
Fwd EY7.93%
FCF(TTM)3.7
FCFY5.44%
OCF(TTM)9.9
OCFY14.55%
SpS240.34
BVpS11.49
TBVpS5.72
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)2.01
Graham Number35.45
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
WACC7.16%
ROIC/WACC1.48
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 14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.92.


Can you provide the financial health for KR stock?

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