The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) Change In Receivables: $-8 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


LTS:0JS2 The Kroger Co LTS:0JS2
63 GF Score
Price $60.53
GF Value $67.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is The Kroger Co Change In Receivables?

The Kroger Co LTS:0JS2 +1.27% 63 Change In Receivables is $-8 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS2 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

The Kroger Co's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-74 Mil. It means The Kroger Co's Accounts Receivable increased by $74 Mil from Jan. 2026 to Apr. 2026 .

The Kroger Co's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 was $113 Mil. It means The Kroger Co's Accounts Receivable declined by $113 Mil from Jan. 2025 to Jan. 2026 .

The Kroger Co's Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $2,101 Mil.

Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed. The Kroger Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 4.16.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. The Kroger Co's liquidation value for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-34,501 Mil.

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

1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.

The Kroger Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=2101/46121*91
=4.16

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, The Kroger Co's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

The Kroger Co's liquidation value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Liquidation Value
=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities+(0.75 * Accounts Receivable)+(0.5 * Total Inventories)
=4098-43814+0.75 * 2101+0.5 * 7278
=-34,501

* 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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The Kroger Co Change In Receivables Historical Data

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* 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 Receivables Chart

The Kroger Co Annual Data
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Change In Receivables
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The Kroger Co Quarterly Data
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The Kroger Co Change In Receivables Calculation

Change In Accounts Receivable relative to the previous period. It is any increase or decrease in the cash a company is owed by its customers.

Change In Receivables 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 $-8 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 Receivables of $-8 Mil mean?
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) has a Change In Receivables of $-8 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for The Kroger Co and its competitors.
Is The Kroger Co's Change In Receivables too high?
The Kroger Co's current Change In Receivables is $-8 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 Receivables compare to SFM and ACI?
The Kroger Co's Change In Receivables of $-8 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 Receivables for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Change In Receivables 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 Receivables mean?
A high Change In Receivables can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for The Kroger Co and its competitors. The Kroger Co's current Change In Receivables is $-8 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 $67.01, compared to a current price of $60.53 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is $-8 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 Receivables calculated?
Change In Receivables is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current Change In Receivables is $-8 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 $60.53 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.01. GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:

  • Change In Receivables: $-8 Mil
  • GF Value™: $67.01 vs. price of $60.53 (9.7% 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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