The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) Beginning Cash Position: $3,334 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)


LTS:0JS2 The Kroger Co LTS:0JS2
69 GF Score
Price $57.58
GF Value $66.12
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is The Kroger Co Beginning Cash Position?

The Kroger Co LTS:0JS2 69 Beginning Cash Position is $3,334 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS2 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

The Kroger Co's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $3,334 Mil.

The Kroger Co's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Oct. 2025 ($4,883 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($3,956 Mil) and declined from Jan. 2026 ($3,956 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($3,334 Mil).

The Kroger Co's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Jan. 2024 ($1,015 Mil) to Jan. 2025 ($1,883 Mil) and increased from Jan. 2025 ($1,883 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($3,959 Mil).

The Kroger Co Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

The Kroger Co Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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The Kroger Co Beginning Cash Position Chart

The Kroger Co Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Beginning Cash Position
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,687.00 1,821.00 1,015.00 1,883.00 3,959.00

The Kroger Co Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Beginning Cash Position Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3,959.00 4,738.00 4,883.00 3,956.00 3,334.00
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The Kroger Co Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of $3,334 Mil mean?
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) has a Beginning Cash Position of $3,334 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors.
Is The Kroger Co's Beginning Cash Position too high?
The Kroger Co's current Beginning Cash Position is $3,334 Mil. Overall, The Kroger Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kroger Co's Beginning Cash Position compare to SFM and ACI?
The Kroger Co's Beginning Cash Position of $3,334 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. The Kroger Co's current Beginning Cash Position is $3,334 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kroger Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $66.12, compared to a current price of $57.58 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $3,334 Mil. The Kroger Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current Beginning Cash Position is $3,334 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kroger Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $57.58 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $66.12. GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:

  • Beginning Cash Position: $3,334 Mil
  • GF Value™: $66.12 vs. price of $57.58 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JS2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

The Kroger Co Business Description

Address 1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45202-1100
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.
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