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The Kroger CoLTS:0JS2 -2.03%58 Price-to-Tangible-Book is 11.87 as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS2 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Retail - Defensive companies, The Kroger Co ranks worse than 90.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Kroger Co's Price-to-Tangible-Book or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0JS2'
s Price-to-Tangible-Book Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.76 Med: 5.81 Max: 15.31
Current: 11.88
During the past 13 years, The Kroger Co's highest Price to Tangible Book Ratio was 15.31. The lowest was 3.76. And the median was 5.81.
LTS:0JS2's Price-to-Tangible-Book is ranked worse than 90.75% of 281
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.93
vs LTS:0JS2: 11.88
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The Price-to-Book Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the Price-to-Book Ratio cannot be applied to them.
The Kroger Co Price-to-Tangible-Book Related Terms
The Kroger Co Price-to-Tangible-Book Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kroger Co's Price-to-Tangible-Book 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: Price-to-Tangible-Book Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's Price-to-Tangible-Book, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Tangible-Book 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 Price-to-Tangible-Book vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's Price-to-Tangible-Book distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's Price-to-Tangible-Book 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called PB Ratio. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book Ratio and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) has a Price-to-Tangible-Book of 11.87 as of Aug. 30, 2026. Price-to-tangible-book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's tangible book value per share. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #255 out of 281 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is The Kroger Co's Price-to-Tangible-Book too high?
The Kroger Co's current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 11.87. The Retail - Defensive industry median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.93. The Kroger Co's value of 11.87 is 515% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #255 out of 281 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Kroger Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kroger Co's Price-to-Tangible-Book compare to SFM and ACI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #255 out of 281 companies for Price-to-Tangible-Book. This places The Kroger Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.93. The Kroger Co's value of 11.87 is 515% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Price-to-Tangible-Book for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Price-to-Tangible-Book among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.93, based on 281 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Price-to-Tangible-Book significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Price-to-Tangible-Book should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kroger Co's current Price-to-Tangible-Book of 11.87 is 515% 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 Price-to-Tangible-Book mean?
A high Price-to-Tangible-Book can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-tangible-book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's tangible book value per share. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Price-to-Tangible-Book is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kroger Co's current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 11.87. 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 $67.70, compared to a current price of $57.72 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 11.87 and 515% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.93. The Kroger Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Price-to-Tangible-Book calculated?
Price-to-Tangible-Book is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current Price-to-Tangible-Book is 11.87 as of Aug. 30, 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 $57.72 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.70.
GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:
Price-to-Tangible-Book: 11.87
GF Value™: $67.70 vs. price of $57.72 (14.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 515% above the Retail - Defensive median (#255 of 281)
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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