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The Kroger Co's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $10,628 Mil. The Kroger Co's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $34,463 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. The Kroger Co's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $10,628 Mil. The Kroger Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $46,121 Mil. Therefore, The Kroger Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 23.04%.
The Kroger Co had a gross margin of 23.04% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of The Kroger Co was 23.32%. The lowest was 21.43%. And the median was 22.26%.
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
The Kroger Co had a gross margin of 23.04% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The Kroger Co Gross Profit Related Terms
The Kroger Co Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kroger Co's Gross Profit 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: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 $34,463 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) has a Gross Profit of $34,463 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors.
Is The Kroger Co's Gross Profit too high?
The Kroger Co's current Gross Profit is $34,463 Mil. 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 Gross Profit compare to SFM and ACI?
The Kroger Co's Gross Profit of $34,463 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. The Kroger Co's current Gross Profit is $34,463 Mil. 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 $67.07, compared to a current price of $57.03 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $34,463 Mil. 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 Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current Gross Profit is $34,463 Mil 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 $57.03 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.07.
GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:
Gross Profit: $34,463 Mil
GF Value™: $67.07 vs. price of $57.03 (15% below fair value)
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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