The Kroger Co (BSP:K1RC34) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.44 (As of Apr. 2026)

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BSP:K1RC34 The Kroger Co BSP:K1RC34
71 GF Score
Price R$334.94
GF Value R$327.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is The Kroger Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

The Kroger Co BSP:K1RC34 71 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.44 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:K1RC34 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of R$327.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. The Kroger Co's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.44.

The Kroger Co's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Apr. 2025 (0.45) to Apr. 2026 (0.44). It may suggest that The Kroger Co is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

The Kroger Co  (BSP:K1RC34) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

The Kroger Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

The Kroger Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Kroger Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

The Kroger Co Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.39 0.37 0.36 0.46 0.45

The Kroger Co Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.45 0.44 0.44 0.45 0.44
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The Kroger Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

The Kroger Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Jan. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Jan. 2026 )/Total Assets (A: Jan. 2026 )
=118494.81/266329.415
=0.44

The Kroger Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=112054.614/253164.899
=0.44

* 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.44 mean?
The Kroger Co (BSP:K1RC34) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.44 as of Apr. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors.
Is The Kroger Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
The Kroger Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.44. Overall, The Kroger Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kroger Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to SFM and ACI?
The Kroger Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.44 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. The Kroger Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.44. 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 (BSP:K1RC34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$327.81, compared to a current price of R$334.94 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.44. The Kroger Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (BSP:K1RC34), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.44 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 (BSP:K1RC34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kroger Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$334.94 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$327.81. GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:K1RC34:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.44
  • GF Value™: R$327.81 vs. price of R$334.94 (2.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:K1RC34 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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