The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) GF Score: 69/100 (As of Jul. 02, 2026) — 14% Below Median


LTS:0JS2 The Kroger Co LTS:0JS2
69 GF Score
Price $55.52
GF Value $65.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is The Kroger Co GF Score?

The Kroger Co LTS:0JS2 -0.04% 69 GF Score is 69 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 80.00. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS2 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $65.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

The Kroger Co has the GF Score of 69, which implies that the company might have Poor future performance potential.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 5/10
2. Profitability Rank : 6/10
3. Growth Rank : 3/10
4. GF Value Rank : 10/10
5. Momentum Rank : 3/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes The Kroger Co might have Poor future performance potential.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

The Kroger Co  (LTS:0JS2) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.

The Kroger Co GF Score Related Terms

LTS:0JS2 vs SFM, ACI, WMK: GF Score Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 69 mean?
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) has a GF Score of 69 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 80.00. Over the past decade, The Kroger Co's GF Score has ranged from 20.00 to 93.00.
Is The Kroger Co's GF Score too high?
The Kroger Co's current GF Score of 69 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 80.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.00 to a high of 93.00. 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 GF Score compare to SFM and ACI?
The Kroger Co's GF Score of 69 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. Historically, The Kroger Co's own GF Score has ranged from 20.00 to 93.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good GF Score depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. The Kroger Co's current GF Score is 69, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 80.00. 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 $65.97, compared to a current price of $55.52 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 69, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 80.00. 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 GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current GF Score is 69 as of Jul. 02, 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 $55.52 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $65.97. GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:

  • GF Score: 69 (14% below median its 10-year median of 80.00)
  • GF Value™: $65.97 vs. price of $55.52 (15.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign

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.

The Kroger Co Business Description

Address 1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45202-1100
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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