KROGER CO (1KR.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1KR - Euronext Milan - US5010441013 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
1KR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 25 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. 1KR has an average financial health and profitability rating. 1KR does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1KR was profitable.
In the past year 1KR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years 1KR has been profitable.
1KR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of 1KR (5.39%) is better than 76.00% of its industry peers.
1KR has a Return On Equity of 22.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1KR outperforms 84.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of 1KR (9.34%) is better than 68.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1KR is in line with the industry average of 9.19%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.46%) for 1KR is below the current ROIC(9.34%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.39% | ||
| ROE | 22.16% | ||
| ROIC | 9.34% |
ROA(3y)4.02%
ROA(5y)4.19%
ROE(3y)19.32%
ROE(5y)20.74%
ROIC(3y)8.46%
ROIC(5y)7.59%
1.3 Margins
1KR's Profit Margin of 1.85% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1KR outperforms 44.00% of its industry peers.
1KR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.85%, 1KR is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1KR's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of 1KR (22.43%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
1KR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.85% | ||
| GM | 22.43% |
OM growth 3Y-0.65%
OM growth 5Y-0.87%
PM growth 3Y-9.49%
PM growth 5Y-10.84%
GM growth 3Y-1.45%
GM growth 5Y1.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
1KR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for 1KR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
1KR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
1KR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.68 indicates that 1KR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of 1KR (4.68) is better than 88.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1KR is 6.95, which is on the high side as it means it would take 1KR, 6.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.95, 1KR is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1KR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96. This is a neutral value indicating 1KR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
1KR has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.96) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.68 |
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC7.67%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that 1KR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
1KR has a Current ratio (0.87) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.46 indicates that 1KR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
1KR has a Quick ratio of 0.46. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1KR underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.14% over the past year.
1KR shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.78% yearly.
Looking at the last year, 1KR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.46% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.37% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.14%
EPS 3Y11.11%
EPS 5Y17.78%
EPS Q2Q%-3.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.46%
Revenue growth 3Y4.23%
Revenue growth 5Y4.37%
Sales Q2Q%0.17%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.14% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.43% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-4%
EPS Next 2Y-0.84%
EPS Next 3Y0.09%
EPS Next 5Y1.14%
Revenue Next Year-0.36%
Revenue Next 2Y0.81%
Revenue Next 3Y1.22%
Revenue Next 5Y1.43%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
1KR is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.88.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as 1KR.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.50. 1KR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.80 indicates a correct valuation of 1KR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1KR is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.44. 1KR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1KR is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1KR is valued a bit more expensive than 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of 1KR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.84
EPS Next 2Y-0.84%
EPS Next 3Y0.09%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.94%, 1KR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
1KR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.88.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, 1KR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1KR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.86%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.86%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
30.28% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1KR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of 1KR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP30.28%
EPS Next 2Y-0.84%
EPS Next 3Y0.09%
BIT:1KR (7/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
59.83
-3 (-4.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners81.01%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap39.56B
Analysts77.5
Price Target65.62 (9.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% |
Yearly Dividend1.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.86%
DP30.28%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.99%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(2)2.98%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(4)14.77%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.04%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)6.73%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)8.39%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.46%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.46%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.97%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.65%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.36%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.8 | ||
| P/S | 0.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.49 | ||
| P/B | 3.99 | ||
| P/tB | 5.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.97 |
EPS(TTM)4.02
EY6.72%
EPS(NY)4.04
Fwd EY6.76%
FCF(TTM)2.1
FCFY3.52%
OCF(TTM)7.05
OCFY11.78%
SpS179.72
BVpS14.98
TBVpS10.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.39% | ||
| ROE | 22.16% | ||
| ROCE | 12.13% | ||
| ROIC | 9.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.14% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.38% | ||
| OM | 2.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.85% | ||
| GM | 22.43% | ||
| FCFM | 1.17% |
ROA(3y)4.02%
ROA(5y)4.19%
ROE(3y)19.32%
ROE(5y)20.74%
ROIC(3y)8.46%
ROIC(5y)7.59%
ROICexc(3y)8.86%
ROICexc(5y)7.92%
ROICexgc(3y)10.11%
ROICexgc(5y)9.07%
ROCE(3y)10.98%
ROCE(5y)9.86%
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.08%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.53%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.14%
OM growth 3Y-0.65%
OM growth 5Y-0.87%
PM growth 3Y-9.49%
PM growth 5Y-10.84%
GM growth 3Y-1.45%
GM growth 5Y1.16%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover2.92
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.95 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 129.88% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.52 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 63.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.68 |
F-Score8
WACC7.67%
ROIC/WACC1.22
Cap/Depr(3y)107.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.26%
Profit Quality(3y)138.81%
Profit Quality(5y)132.92%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.14%
EPS 3Y11.11%
EPS 5Y17.78%
EPS Q2Q%-3.12%
EPS Next Y-4%
EPS Next 2Y-0.84%
EPS Next 3Y0.09%
EPS Next 5Y1.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.46%
Revenue growth 3Y4.23%
Revenue growth 5Y4.37%
Sales Q2Q%0.17%
Revenue Next Year-0.36%
Revenue Next 2Y0.81%
Revenue Next 3Y1.22%
Revenue Next 5Y1.43%
EBIT growth 1Y61.17%
EBIT growth 3Y3.56%
EBIT growth 5Y3.46%
EBIT Next Year66.4%
EBIT Next 3Y20.63%
EBIT Next 5Y11.01%
FCF growth 1Y-36.48%
FCF growth 3Y-9.95%
FCF growth 5Y19.23%
OCF growth 1Y7.17%
OCF growth 3Y-0.13%
OCF growth 5Y10.27%