The Kroger CoLTS:0JS2 +2.25%69 FCF Yield % is 7.79 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 5.61. 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 312 Retail - Defensive companies, The Kroger Co ranks better than 66.35% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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The Kroger Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kroger Co's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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The Kroger Co FCF Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's FCF Yield % falls into.
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The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) has a FCF Yield % of 7.79 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 5.61. Over the past decade, The Kroger Co's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.78 to 15.95. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #105 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is The Kroger Co's FCF Yield % too high?
The Kroger Co's current FCF Yield % of 7.79 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 5.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.78 to a high of 15.95. The Retail - Defensive industry median FCF Yield % is 3.51. The Kroger Co's value of 7.79 is 121.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #105 out of 312 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 Yield % compare to SFM and ACI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #105 out of 312 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts The Kroger Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.51. The Kroger Co's value of 7.79 is 121.9% above this benchmark. Historically, The Kroger Co's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.78 to 15.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.61 vs. the industry median of 3.51, 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 FCF Yield % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.51, based on 312 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kroger Co's current FCF Yield % of 7.79 is 121.9% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kroger Co's current FCF Yield % is 7.79, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 5.61. 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 Yield % is 7.79, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 5.61 and 121.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.51. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current FCF Yield % is 7.79 as of Jun. 25, 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 Yield %: 7.79 (39% above median its 10-year median of 5.61)
GF Value™: $66.84 vs. price of $58.54 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 121.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#105 of 312)
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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