The Kroger CoLTS:0JS2 -0.04%69 Days Inventory is 18.22 as of Apr. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 24.22. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS2 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $65.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 299 Retail - Defensive companies, The Kroger Co ranks better than 74.92% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). The Kroger Co's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $7,085 Mil. The Kroger Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $35,493 Mil.
Hence, The Kroger Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 18.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Kroger Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0JS2'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.45 Med: 24.22 Max: 26.68
Current: 22.85
During the past 13 years, The Kroger Co's highest Days Inventory was 26.68. The lowest was 22.45. And the median was 24.22.
LTS:0JS2's Days Inventory is ranked better than 74.92% of 299
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 41.1
vs LTS:0JS2: 22.85
The Kroger Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Apr. 2025 (18.56) to Apr. 2026 (18.22).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
The Kroger Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months 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
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.15.
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
The Kroger Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
2. 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
three
months 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
The Kroger Co Days Inventory Related Terms
The Kroger Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kroger Co's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* 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.
LTS:0JS2 vs SFM, ACI, WMK: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Kroger Co Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (LTS:0JS2) has a Days Inventory of 18.22 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 24.22. Over the past decade, The Kroger Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 22.45 to 26.68. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #75 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is The Kroger Co's Days Inventory too high?
The Kroger Co's current Days Inventory of 18.22 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 24.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.45 to a high of 26.68. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. The Kroger Co's value of 18.22 is 55.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #75 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to SFM and ACI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #75 out of 299 companies for Days Inventory. This puts The Kroger Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. The Kroger Co's value of 18.22 is 55.7% below this benchmark. Historically, The Kroger Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 22.45 to 26.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.22 vs. the industry median of 41.10, The Kroger Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 41.10, based on 299 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kroger Co's current Days Inventory of 18.22 is 55.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 41.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kroger Co's current Days Inventory is 18.22, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 24.22. 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 $65.97, compared to a current price of $55.52 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 18.22, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 24.22 and 55.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 41.10. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current Days Inventory is 18.22 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 $55.52 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $65.97.
GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:
Days Inventory: 18.22 (25% below median its 10-year median of 24.22)
GF Value™: $65.97 vs. price of $55.52 (15.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#75 of 299)
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.
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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