The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. The Kroger Co's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00.
The Kroger Co has a quick ratio of 0.00. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Kroger Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0JS2'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.33 Max: 1.07
Current: 0.42
During the past 13 years, The Kroger Co's highest Quick Ratio was 1.07. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.33.
LTS:0JS2's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 81.73% of 312
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs LTS:0JS2: 0.42
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
The Kroger Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
The Kroger Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kroger Co's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
The Kroger Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 0.00 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, The Kroger Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 1.07. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #255 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is The Kroger Co's Quick Ratio too high?
The Kroger Co's current Quick Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.07. Based on the distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #255 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Quick Ratio compare to SFM and ACI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #255 out of 312 companies for Quick Ratio. This places The Kroger Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Historically, The Kroger Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 1.07 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Quick Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Quick Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.87, based on 312 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kroger Co's current Quick Ratio is 0.00. 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 Quick Ratio is 0.00. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current Quick Ratio is 0.00 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 $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:
Quick Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $66.84 vs. price of $58.54 (12.4% 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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