The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) Change In Inventory: $-481 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


LTS:0JS2 The Kroger Co LTS:0JS2
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Price $57.58
GF Value $66.93
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is The Kroger Co Change In Inventory?

The Kroger Co LTS:0JS2 63 Change In Inventory is $-481 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS2 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

The Kroger Co's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-418 Mil. It means The Kroger Co's inventory increased by $418 Mil from Jan. 2026 to Apr. 2026 .

The Kroger Co's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 was $-86 Mil. It means The Kroger Co's inventory increased by $86 Mil from Jan. 2025 to Jan. 2026 .

The Kroger Co's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $7,278 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. The Kroger Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 18.22.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. The Kroger Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.01.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. The Kroger Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.15.


The Kroger Co  (LTS:0JS2) Change In Inventory Explanation

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

The Kroger Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=7085/35493*365 / 4
=18.22

2. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

The Kroger Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

3. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

The Kroger Co's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


The Kroger Co Change In Inventory Related Terms


The Kroger Co Change In Inventory Historical Data

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The Kroger Co Change In Inventory Chart

The Kroger Co Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Change In Inventory
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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
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The Kroger Co Change In Inventory Calculation

Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.

Change In Inventory for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-481 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a Change In Inventory of $-481 Mil mean?
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) has a Change In Inventory of $-481 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for The Kroger Co and its competitors.
Is The Kroger Co's Change In Inventory too high?
The Kroger Co's current Change In Inventory is $-481 Mil. Overall, The Kroger Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kroger Co's Change In Inventory compare to SFM and ACI?
The Kroger Co's Change In Inventory of $-481 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 Change In Inventory for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Change In Inventory 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 Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for The Kroger Co and its competitors. The Kroger Co's current Change In Inventory is $-481 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 $66.93, compared to a current price of $57.58 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is $-481 Mil. The Kroger Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current Change In Inventory is $-481 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 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of $66.93. GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:

  • Change In Inventory: $-481 Mil
  • GF Value™: $66.93 vs. price of $57.58 (14% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 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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