The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) YoY EBITDA Growth: 8.69% (As of Apr. 2026)

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LTS:0JS2 The Kroger Co LTS:0JS2
63 GF Score
Price $58.23
GF Value $67.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is The Kroger Co YoY EBITDA Growth?

The Kroger Co LTS:0JS2 +3.13% 63 YoY EBITDA Growth is 8.69% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS2 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. The Kroger Co's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 8.69%.

The Kroger Co's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $4.15.

The Kroger Co YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The Kroger Co YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

The Kroger Co Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
YoY EBITDA Growth
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The Kroger Co Quarterly Data
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The Kroger Co YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

The Kroger Co's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Jan. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2025 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2025 ) |
=(8.792-10.613)/ | 10.613 |
=-17.16 %

The Kroger Co's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Apr. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Apr. 2025 )) |
=(4.153-3.821)/ | 3.821 |
=8.69 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 8.69% mean?
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 8.69% as of Apr. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for The Kroger Co and its competitors.
Is The Kroger Co's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
The Kroger Co's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 8.69%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth compare to SFM and ACI?
The Kroger Co's YoY EBITDA Growth of 8.69% 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 YoY EBITDA Growth for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for The Kroger Co and its competitors. The Kroger Co's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 8.69%. 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 $67.25, compared to a current price of $58.23 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 8.69%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 8.69% 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 $58.23 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.25. GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 8.69%
  • GF Value™: $67.25 vs. price of $58.23 (13.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs

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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