The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) Interest Expense: $-648 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


LTS:0JS2 The Kroger Co LTS:0JS2
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GF Value $65.97
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What is The Kroger Co Interest Expense?

The Kroger Co LTS:0JS2 -0.04% 69 Interest Expense is $-648 Mil as of Apr. 2026. 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.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. The Kroger Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ -209 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-648 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The Kroger Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ 1,407 Mil. The Kroger Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ -209 Mil. The Kroger Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 6.73. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

The Kroger Co  (LTS:0JS2) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

The Kroger Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-209 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,407 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $22,260 Mil.

The Kroger Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-1*1407/-209
=6.73

* 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 higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The Kroger Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Kroger Co's Interest Expense 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.

The Kroger Co Interest Expense Chart

The Kroger Co Annual Data
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The Kroger Co Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-648 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-648 Mil mean?
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) has a Interest Expense of $-648 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors.
Is The Kroger Co's Interest Expense too high?
The Kroger Co's current Interest Expense is $-648 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to SFM and ACI?
The Kroger Co's Interest Expense of $-648 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 Interest Expense for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. The Kroger Co's current Interest Expense is $-648 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 $65.97, compared to a current price of $55.52 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-648 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current Interest Expense is $-648 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 $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:

  • Interest Expense: $-648 Mil
  • 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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