The Kroger Co (BSP:K1RC34) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 8.91% (As of Apr. 2026)

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BSP:K1RC34 The Kroger Co BSP:K1RC34
70 GF Score
Price R$334.94
GF Value R$327.79
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is The Kroger Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

The Kroger Co BSP:K1RC34 70 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.91% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:K1RC34 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of R$327.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

The Kroger Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 56.66%. The Kroger Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 6.36. The Kroger Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 8.91%.

The Kroger Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms

The Kroger Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The Kroger Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

The Kroger Co Annual Data
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ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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BSP:K1RC34 vs SFM, ACI, WMK: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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The Kroger Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

The Kroger Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=13.31% / 6.59
=2.02%

The Kroger Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=56.66% / 6.36
=8.91%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 8.91% mean?
The Kroger Co (BSP:K1RC34) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 8.91% as of Apr. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors.
Is The Kroger Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
The Kroger Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.91%. Overall, The Kroger Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kroger Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to SFM and ACI?
The Kroger Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 8.91% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. The Kroger Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.91%. 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 (BSP:K1RC34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$327.79, compared to a current price of R$334.94 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.91%. The Kroger Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (BSP:K1RC34), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.91% 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 (BSP:K1RC34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kroger Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$334.94 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$327.79. GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:K1RC34:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 8.91%
  • GF Value™: R$327.79 vs. price of R$334.94 (2.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:K1RC34 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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