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The Kroger CoLTS:0JS2 +0.61%62 Days Sales Outstanding is 4.25 as of Apr. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 4.96. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS2 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Retail - Defensive companies, The Kroger Co ranks better than 82.51% on this metric.
The Kroger Co's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $2,147 Mil. The Kroger Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $46,121 Mil.
Hence, The Kroger Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 4.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Kroger Co's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0JS2'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.78 Med: 4.96 Max: 5.42
Current: 5.41
During the past 13 years, The Kroger Co's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 5.42. The lowest was 4.78. And the median was 4.96.
LTS:0JS2's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 82.51% of 303
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 21.26
vs LTS:0JS2: 5.41
The Kroger Co's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Apr. 2025 (4.37) to Apr. 2026 (4.25).
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
The Kroger Co Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
The Kroger Co Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kroger Co's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
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LTS:0JS2 vs SFM, ACI, WMK: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures 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.
* 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 Sales Outstanding of 4.25 as of Apr. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 4.96. Over the past decade, The Kroger Co's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 4.78 to 5.42. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #53 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is The Kroger Co's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
The Kroger Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 4.25 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 4.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.78 to a high of 5.42. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.26. The Kroger Co's value of 4.25 is 80% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #53 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Kroger Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kroger Co's Days Sales Outstanding compare to SFM and ACI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #53 out of 303 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places The Kroger Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.26. The Kroger Co's value of 4.25 is 80% below this benchmark. Historically, The Kroger Co's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 4.78 to 5.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.96 vs. the industry median of 21.26, 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 Sales Outstanding for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Retail - Defensive companies is 21.26, based on 303 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kroger Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 4.25 is 80% 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kroger Co's current Days Sales Outstanding is 4.25, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 4.96. 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 $67.31, compared to a current price of $57.34 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 4.25, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 4.96 and 80% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 21.26. The Kroger Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 4.25 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 $57.34 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.31.
GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:
Days Sales Outstanding: 4.25 (14% below median its 10-year median of 4.96)
GF Value™: $67.31 vs. price of $57.34 (14.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80% below the Retail - Defensive median (#53 of 303)
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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