The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) Growth Rank: 3 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 57% Below Median

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LTS:0JS2 The Kroger Co LTS:0JS2
63 GF Score
Price $58.87
GF Value $67.04
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is The Kroger Co Growth Rank?

The Kroger Co LTS:0JS2 -0.96% 63 Growth Rank is 3 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS2 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

The Kroger Co has the Growth Rank of 3.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

LTS:0JS2 vs SFM, ACI, WMK: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 3 mean?
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) has a Growth Rank of 3 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, The Kroger Co's Growth Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00.
Is The Kroger Co's Growth Rank too high?
The Kroger Co's current Growth Rank of 3 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 9.00. 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 Growth Rank compare to SFM and ACI?
The Kroger Co's Growth Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. Historically, The Kroger Co's own Growth Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00 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 Growth Rank for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. The Kroger Co's current Growth Rank is 3, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 $67.04, compared to a current price of $58.87 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 3, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. The Kroger Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current Growth Rank is 3 as of Jul. 14, 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 $58.87 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.04. GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:

  • Growth Rank: 3 (57% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $67.04 vs. price of $58.87 (12.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 1 warning sign

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.

The Kroger Co Business Description

Address 1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45202-1100
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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