Business Description
The Kroger Co
NAICS : 445298
SIC : 5411
ISIN : US5010441013
Share Class Description:
KR: Ordinary SharesTotal Employee Number:
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KR.USA0JS2.UKKR.AustriaKOG.GermanyKR.MexicoK1RC34.Brazil1KR.ItalyKR.Switzerland Index Membership
S&P 500Russell 1000Russell 3000MSCI World Index IPO Date
1951-01-12Description
Founded in 1883, Kroger is the largest pure-play supermarket operator in the United States, operating roughly 2,700 stores across more than 30 banners. Kroger's business is primarily grocery-led (roughly 78% of sales), spanning fresh food and private-label offerings, complemented by fuel centers (9%) and pharmacies (12%). The firm also generates income from advertising, data analytics, and manufacturing.
Financial Strength
5/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash-To-Debt | 0.17 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | 0.13 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | 3.74 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | 4.19 | |||||
Interest Coverage | 3.05 | |||||
Piotroski F-Score | 6/9 | |||||
Altman Z-Score | 4.3 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -3.06 | |||||
WACC vs ROIC | ||||||
Growth Rank
5/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | 3.4 | |||||
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate | -3.1 | |||||
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate | 4.7 | |||||
3-Year FCF Growth Rate | 39.3 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | -11.8 | |||||
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate Estimate Industry Rank | 6.48 | |||||
Future 3-5Y Total Revenue Growth Rate Estimate | 2.06 |
Momentum Rank
3/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Day RSI | 66.87 | |||||
9-Day RSI | 59.83 | |||||
14-Day RSI | 54.51 | |||||
3-1 Month Momentum % | -15.43 | |||||
6-1 Month Momentum % | -15.86 | |||||
12-1 Month Momentum % | -18.92 |
Liquidity Ratio
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Ratio | 0.79 | |||||
Quick Ratio | 0.39 | |||||
Cash Ratio | 0.23 | |||||
Days Inventory | 22.85 | |||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 5.41 | |||||
Days Payable | 33.92 |
Dividend & Buy Back
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield % | 2.44 | |||||
Dividend Payout Ratio | 0.28 | |||||
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate | 12.5 | |||||
Forward Dividend Yield % | 2.44 | |||||
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % | 4.91 | |||||
3-Year Average Share Buyback Ratio | 4.9 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | 10.07 |
Profitability Rank
7/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin % | 23.19 | |||||
Operating Margin % | 1.33 | |||||
Net Margin % | 0.71 | |||||
EBITDA Margin % | 3.89 | |||||
FCF Margin % | 1.91 | |||||
OCF Margin % | 4.67 | |||||
ROE % | 13.99 | |||||
ROA % | 2.04 | |||||
ROIC % | 3.9 | |||||
3-Year ROIIC % | 340.84 | |||||
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % | 6.06 | |||||
ROCE % | 5.63 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 10 | |||||
Moat Score | 6 | |||||
Tariff Resilience Score | 6 |
GF Value Rank
10/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PE Ratio | 34.43 | |||||
Forward PE Ratio | 11.18 | |||||
PE Ratio without NRI | 11.82 | |||||
Shiller PE Ratio | 17.9 | |||||
Price-to-Owner-Earnings | 56.8 | |||||
PEG Ratio | 7.39 | |||||
PS Ratio | 0.25 | |||||
PB Ratio | 5.57 | |||||
Price-to-Tangible-Book | 12.04 | |||||
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow | 13.15 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 5.39 | |||||
EV-to-EBIT | 29.1 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBIT | 11.34 | |||||
EV-to-EBITDA | 9.69 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBITDA | 6.86 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 0.38 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-Revenue | 0.37 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | 19.76 | |||||
Price-to-GF-Value | 0.87 | |||||
Price-to-Projected-FCF | 1.12 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (Earnings Based) | 0.67 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (FCF Based) | 0.47 | |||||
Price-to-Median-PS-Value | 1.1 | |||||
Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value | 2.25 | |||||
Price-to-Graham-Number | 2.52 | |||||
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) % | 3.44 | |||||
FCF Yield % | 7.9 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | 11.54 |
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Key Statistics
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) (Mil $) | 148,645 | ||
| EPS (TTM) ($) | 1.7 | ||
| Beta | -0.2211 | ||
| 3-Year Sharpe Ratio | 0.17 | ||
| 3-Year Sortino Ratio | 0.27 | ||
| Volatility % | 22.47 | ||
| 14-Day RSI | 54.51 | ||
| 14-Day ATR ($) | 1.448159 | ||
| 20-Day SMA ($) | 57.2675 | ||
| 12-1 Month Momentum % | -18.92 | ||
| 52-Week Range ($) | 54.15 - 76.58 | ||
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 612.65 |
Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
| Component | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piotroski F-Score | 6 | ||
| Positive ROA | |||
| Positive CFROA | |||
| Higher ROA yoy | |||
| CFROA > ROA | |||
| Lower Leverage yoy | |||
| Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
| Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
| Higher Gross Margin yoy | |||
| Higher Asset Turnover yoy |
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The Kroger Co Stock Events
| Event | Date | Price ($) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-12-04 10:00 | In 101 days | ||
| Third quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-12-04 | In 100 days | ||
| Second quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-09-11 08:00 | In 17 days | ||
| Second quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-09-11 | In 16 days | ||
| USD 0.390000 Cash Dividend | 2026-08-14 | 57.23 (+0.28%) | ||
| General meeting for 2026 | 2026-06-25 11:00 | 58.48 (+1.25%) | ||
| First quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-06-18 08:00 | 61.82 (-3.50%) | ||
| First quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-06-18 | 61.82 (-3.50%) | ||
| USD 0.350000 Cash Dividend | 2026-05-15 | 66.79 (+0.44%) | ||
| Annual report for 2025 | 2026-03-31 | 73.72 (+0.85%) |
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The Kroger Co Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Kroger Co(KR)'s stock price today?
The current price of KR is $58.53. The 52 week high of KR is $76.58 and 52 week low is $54.15.
When is next earnings date of The Kroger Co(KR)?
The next earnings date of The Kroger Co(KR) is 2026-09-11.
Does The Kroger Co(KR) pay dividends? If so, how much?
The Dividend Yield %  of The Kroger Co(KR) is 2.44% (As of Today), Highest Dividend Payout Ratio of The Kroger Co(KR) was 0.28. The lowest was 0.2. And the median was 0.23. The  Forward Dividend Yield % of The Kroger Co(KR) is 2.44%. For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Guru Commentaries on NYSE:KR
Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund
Bullish
2025 Q1
What the manager wrote
Kroger has been a strong performer in the Consumer Staples sector, benefiting from its defensive positioning amid market turbulence. The company continues to show resilience, contributing positively to the Fund's performance during a challenging quarter. The manager views Kroger favorably, indicating it ranks well within the portfolio's holdings and aligns with the Fund's strategy of investing in undervalued companies. This suggests a belief in Kroger's ongoing potential for growth and stability in a volatile market.
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