The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) Tax Rate %: 23.19% (As of Apr. 2026)


LTS:0JS2 The Kroger Co LTS:0JS2
69 GF Score
Price $57.58
GF Value $66.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is The Kroger Co Tax Rate %?

The Kroger Co LTS:0JS2 +3.71% 69 Tax Rate % is 23.19% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS2 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. The Kroger Co's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $273 Mil. The Kroger Co's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,177 Mil. Therefore, The Kroger Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 23.19%.

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The Kroger Co Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The Kroger Co Tax Rate % Chart

The Kroger Co Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Tax Rate %
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The Kroger Co Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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The Kroger Co Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

The Kroger Co's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Jan. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Jan. 2026 )
=176/1200
=14.67 %

The Kroger Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=273/1177
=23.19 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 23.19% mean?
The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2) has a Tax Rate % of 23.19% as of Apr. 2026.
Is The Kroger Co's Tax Rate % too high?
The Kroger Co's current Tax Rate % is 23.19%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to SFM and ACI?
The Kroger Co's Tax Rate % of 23.19% 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 Tax Rate % for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Kroger Co's current Tax Rate % is 23.19%. 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 $66.89, compared to a current price of $57.58 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 23.19%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kroger Co (LTS:0JS2), the current Tax Rate % is 23.19% 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 $57.58 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $66.89. GuruFocus considers The Kroger Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS2:

  • Tax Rate %: 23.19%
  • GF Value™: $66.89 vs. price of $57.58 (13.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 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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