The Kroger CoLTS:0JS2 +2.25%69 OCF Yield % is 19.24 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 16.56. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS2 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 312 Retail - Defensive companies, The Kroger Co ranks better than 77.24% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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The Kroger Co OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kroger Co's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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The Kroger Co OCF Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's OCF Yield % 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 (LTS:0JS2) has a OCF Yield % of 19.24 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 16.56. Over the past decade, The Kroger Co's OCF Yield % has ranged from 11.69 to 27.51. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #71 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is The Kroger Co's OCF Yield % too high?
The Kroger Co's current OCF Yield % of 19.24 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 16.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.69 to a high of 27.51. The Retail - Defensive industry median OCF Yield % is 9.32. The Kroger Co's value of 19.24 is 106.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #71 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 OCF Yield % compare to SFM and ACI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #71 out of 312 companies for OCF Yield %. This places The Kroger Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.32. The Kroger Co's value of 19.24 is 106.5% above this benchmark. Historically, The Kroger Co's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 11.69 to 27.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.56 vs. the industry median of 9.32, The Kroger Co has consistently been above 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 Yield % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median OCF Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 9.32, based on 312 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kroger Co's current OCF Yield % of 19.24 is 106.5% above 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kroger Co's current OCF Yield % is 19.24, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 16.56. 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 $66.84, compared to a current price of $58.54 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 19.24, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 16.56 and 106.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 9.32. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current OCF Yield % is 19.24 as of Jun. 25, 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 $58.54 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $66.84.
GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:
OCF Yield %: 19.24 (16% above median its 10-year median of 16.56)
GF Value™: $66.84 vs. price of $58.54 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 106.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#71 of 312)
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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