The Kroger CoLTS:0JS2 +2.25%69 FCF Margin % is 1.04% as of Apr. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS2 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, The Kroger Co ranks better than 50.65% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. The Kroger Co's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $481 Mil. The Kroger Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $46,121 Mil. Therefore, The Kroger Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Kroger Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0JS2'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 1.24 Max: 2.98
Current: 1.88
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of The Kroger Co was 2.98%. The lowest was 0.49%. And the median was 1.24%.
LTS:0JS2's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 50.65% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.835
vs LTS:0JS2: 1.88
The Kroger Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
The Kroger Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kroger Co's FCF Margin % 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: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 1.04% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, The Kroger Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.49 to 2.98. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #153 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is The Kroger Co's FCF Margin % too high?
The Kroger Co's current FCF Margin % of 1.04% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 2.98. The Retail - Defensive industry median FCF Margin % is 1.84. The Kroger Co's value of 1.04% is 43.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #153 out of 310 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 FCF Margin % compare to SFM and ACI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #153 out of 310 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts The Kroger Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.84. The Kroger Co's value of 1.04% is 43.3% below this benchmark. Historically, The Kroger Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.49 to 2.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 1.84, 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 FCF Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.84, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kroger Co's current FCF Margin % of 1.04% is 43.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kroger Co's current FCF Margin % is 1.04%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 1.24. 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 $66.84, compared to a current price of $58.54 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.04%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 43.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.84. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current FCF Margin % is 1.04% 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 $58.54 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $66.84.
GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:
FCF Margin %: 1.04% (16% below median its 10-year median of 1.24)
GF Value™: $66.84 vs. price of $58.54 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#153 of 310)
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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