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The Kroger CoLTS:0JS2 +0.45%63 Equity-to-Asset is 0.13 as of Apr. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS2 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 314 Retail - Defensive companies, The Kroger Co ranks worse than 90.76% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. The Kroger Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $6,472 Mil. The Kroger Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $50,292 Mil.
Therefore, The Kroger Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Kroger Co's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0JS2'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.19 Max: 0.24
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of The Kroger Co was 0.24. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.19.
LTS:0JS2's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 90.76% of 314
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs LTS:0JS2: 0.13
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
The Kroger Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
The Kroger Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kroger Co's Equity-to-Asset 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: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
The Kroger Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 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.
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.13 as of Apr. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, The Kroger Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.12 to 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #285 out of 314 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 90.8%.
Is The Kroger Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
The Kroger Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.13 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.24. The Retail - Defensive industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. The Kroger Co's value of 0.13 is 70.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #285 out of 314 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to SFM and ACI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #285 out of 314 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places The Kroger Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. The Kroger Co's value of 0.13 is 70.5% below this benchmark. Historically, The Kroger Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.12 to 0.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.44, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.44, based on 314 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kroger Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.13 is 70.5% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kroger Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.13, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 0.19. 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 $67.11, compared to a current price of $58.65 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.13, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 70.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.44. The Kroger Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.13 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 $58.65 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.11.
GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.13 (32% below median its 10-year median of 0.19)
GF Value™: $67.11 vs. price of $58.65 (12.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#285 of 314)
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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