The Kroger CoMIL:1KR +0.58%50 OCF Margin % is 3.85% as of Apr. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 3.88. GuruFocus rates MIL:1KR with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 309 Retail - Defensive companies, The Kroger Co ranks better than 53.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Kroger Co's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1KR'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.77 Med: 3.88 Max: 5.14
Current: 4.64
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of The Kroger Co was 5.14%. The lowest was 2.77%. And the median was 3.88%.
MIL:1KR's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 53.07% of 309
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 4.3
vs MIL:1KR: 4.64
The Kroger Co OCF Margin % Related Terms
The Kroger Co OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kroger Co's OCF Margin % 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's OCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (MIL:1KR) has a OCF Margin % of 3.85% as of Apr. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.88. Over the past decade, The Kroger Co's OCF Margin % has ranged from 2.77 to 5.14. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #145 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is The Kroger Co's OCF Margin % too high?
The Kroger Co's current OCF Margin % of 3.85% is near median its 10-year median of 3.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.77 to a high of 5.14. The Retail - Defensive industry median OCF Margin % is 4.30. The Kroger Co's value of 3.85% is 10.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #145 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Kroger Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kroger Co's OCF Margin % compare to SFM and ACI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #145 out of 309 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts The Kroger Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.30. The Kroger Co's value of 3.85% is 10.5% below this benchmark. Historically, The Kroger Co's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 2.77 to 5.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.88 vs. the industry median of 4.30, The Kroger Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median OCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 4.30, based on 309 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kroger Co's current OCF Margin % of 3.85% is 10.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kroger Co's current OCF Margin % is 3.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.88. 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 (MIL:1KR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.03, compared to a current price of €50.12 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 3.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.88 and 10.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 4.30. The Kroger Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (MIL:1KR), the current OCF Margin % is 3.85% 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 (MIL:1KR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kroger Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €50.12 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €59.03.
GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1KR:
OCF Margin %: 3.85% (near median its 10-year median of 3.88)
GF Value™: €59.03 vs. price of €50.12 (15.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#145 of 309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1KR 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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