The Kroger CoLTS:0JS2 +1.27%63 EV-to-EBIT is 29.74 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 14.73. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS2 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 261 Retail - Defensive companies, The Kroger Co ranks worse than 81.99% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
The Kroger Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $62,100 Mil.
The Kroger Co's EBIT 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 $1,923 Mil.
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The Kroger Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
The Kroger Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kroger Co's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
The Kroger Co's current Enterprise Value is $57,190 Mil.
The Kroger Co's EBIT 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 $1,923 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.
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) has a EV-to-EBIT of 29.74 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. This is 102% above median its historical median of 14.73. Over the past decade, The Kroger Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.14 to 43.79. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #214 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 82%.
Is The Kroger Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
The Kroger Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 29.74 is 102% above median its 10-year median of 14.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.14 to a high of 43.79. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.35. The Kroger Co's value of 29.74 is 122.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #214 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to SFM and ACI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #214 out of 261 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places The Kroger Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.35. The Kroger Co's value of 29.74 is 122.8% above this benchmark. Historically, The Kroger Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.14 to 43.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.73 vs. the industry median of 13.35, The Kroger Co has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.35, based on 261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kroger Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 29.74 is 122.8% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kroger Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 29.74, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 14.73. 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 $67.00, compared to a current price of $60.53 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 29.74, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 14.73 and 122.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.35. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current EV-to-EBIT is 29.74 as of Jul. 11, 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 $67.00.
GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:
EV-to-EBIT: 29.74 (102% above median its 10-year median of 14.73)
GF Value™: $67.00 vs. price of $60.53 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 122.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#214 of 261)
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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