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The Kroger CoLTS:0JS2 +0.50%63 Shiller PE Ratio is 17.80 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 17.55. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS2 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 196 Retail - Defensive companies, The Kroger Co ranks better than 53.57% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-04), The Kroger Co's current share price is $58.20. The Kroger Co's E10 for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $3.27. The Kroger Co's Shiller PE Ratio for today is 17.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Kroger Co's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0JS2'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.27 Med: 17.55 Max: 29.22
Current: 17.81
During the past years, The Kroger Co's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 29.22. The lowest was 12.27. And the median was 17.55.
LTS:0JS2's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked better than 53.57% of 196
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 18.475
vs LTS:0JS2: 17.81
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
The Kroger Co's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.460. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $3.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.
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The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
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Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
The Kroger Co Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
The Kroger Co Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kroger Co's Shiller PE Ratio can be seen below:
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LTS:0JS2 vs SFM, ACI, WMK: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The Kroger Co's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kroger Co's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kroger Co's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
The Kroger Co's Shiller PE Ratio for today 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's E10 for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:
For example, The Kroger Co's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 17.80 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.55. Over the past decade, The Kroger Co's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 12.27 to 29.22. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #91 out of 196 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is The Kroger Co's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
The Kroger Co's current Shiller PE Ratio of 17.80 is near median its 10-year median of 17.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.27 to a high of 29.22. The Retail - Defensive industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 18.48. The Kroger Co's value of 17.80 is 3.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #91 out of 196 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Shiller PE Ratio compare to SFM and ACI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The Kroger Co ranks #91 out of 196 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This puts The Kroger Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 18.48. The Kroger Co's value of 17.80 is 3.7% below this benchmark. Historically, The Kroger Co's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 12.27 to 29.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.55 vs. the industry median of 18.48, The Kroger Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shiller PE Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 18.48, based on 196 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kroger Co's current Shiller PE Ratio of 17.80 is 3.7% below 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on The Kroger Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 18.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kroger Co's current Shiller PE Ratio is 17.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.55. 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 $67.34, compared to a current price of $58.20 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 17.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.55 and 3.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 18.48. 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 Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 17.80 as of Aug. 04, 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 $58.20 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.34.
GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:
Shiller PE Ratio: 17.80 (near median its 10-year median of 17.55)
GF Value™: $67.34 vs. price of $58.20 (13.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#91 of 196)
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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