The Kroger CoLTS:0JS2 +1.27%63 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.90 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 7.42. 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. Among 272 Retail - Defensive companies, The Kroger Co ranks worse than 58.46% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, The Kroger Co's enterprise value is $57,190 Mil.
The Kroger Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $5,776 Mil. Therefore, The Kroger Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Kroger Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0JS2'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.65 Med: 7.42 Max: 11.83
Current: 9.9
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of The Kroger Co was 11.83. The lowest was 4.65. And the median was 7.42.
LTS:0JS2's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 58.46% of 272
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.565
vs LTS:0JS2: 9.90
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
The Kroger Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
The Kroger Co's share price for today is $60.53.
The Kroger Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.700.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for The Kroger Co's EV-to-EBITDA 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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
The Kroger Co's current Enterprise Value is $57,190 Mil.
The Kroger Co's EBITDA 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 $5,776 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-EBITDA of 9.90 as of Jul. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The Kroger Co. This is 33% above median its historical median of 7.42. Over the past decade, The Kroger Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.65 to 11.83. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #159 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is The Kroger Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
The Kroger Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.90 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 7.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.65 to a high of 11.83. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57. The Kroger Co's value of 9.90 is 15.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #159 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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-EBITDA compare to SFM and ACI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #159 out of 272 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places The Kroger Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57. The Kroger Co's value of 9.90 is 15.6% above this benchmark. Historically, The Kroger Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.65 to 11.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.42 vs. the industry median of 8.57, 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-EBITDA for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.57, based on 272 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kroger Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.90 is 15.6% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The Kroger Co. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kroger Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.90, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 7.42. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.90, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 7.42 and 15.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.57. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.90 as of Jul. 12, 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.90 (33% above median its 10-year median of 7.42)
GF Value™: $67.01 vs. price of $60.53 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#159 of 272)
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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