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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. The Kroger Co's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,177 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,275 Mil.
The Kroger Co's pretax margin was 2.55%.
During the past 13 years, The Kroger Co's highest Pretax Margin was 3.26%. The lowest was 0.81%. And the median was 1.93%.
During the past 13 years, The Kroger Co's highest Pretax Margin was 3.26%. The lowest was 0.81%. And the median was 1.93%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
The Kroger Co Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kroger Co's Pre-Tax Income 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.
LTS:0JS2 vs SFM, ACI, WMK: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income 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 $1,275 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.
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) has a Pre-Tax Income of $1,275 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors.
Is The Kroger Co's Pre-Tax Income too high?
The Kroger Co's current Pre-Tax Income is $1,275 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income compare to SFM and ACI?
The Kroger Co's Pre-Tax Income of $1,275 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. The Kroger Co's current Pre-Tax Income is $1,275 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 $67.45, compared to a current price of $57.91 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $1,275 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current Pre-Tax Income is $1,275 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 $57.91 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.45.
GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:
Pre-Tax Income: $1,275 Mil
GF Value™: $67.45 vs. price of $57.91 (14.1% below fair value)
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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