KROGER CO (KR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KR - US5010441013 - Common Stock
65.725 USD
+0.7 (+1.08%)
Taking everything into account, KR scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KR was compared to 39 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While KR is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. KR is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KR was profitable.
In the past year KR had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years KR has always been profitable.
KR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KR has a Return On Assets of 5.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: KR outperforms 64.10% of its industry peers.
KR has a better Return On Equity (29.16%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
KR has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.53%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
KR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.58%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.72%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.05% | ||
| ROE | 29.16% | ||
| ROIC | 8.53% |
ROA(3y)4.59%
ROA(5y)4.47%
ROE(3y)24.18%
ROE(5y)23.32%
ROIC(3y)8.58%
ROIC(5y)8.18%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 1.84%, KR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.41% of the companies in the same industry.
KR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.74%, KR is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.97% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KR has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 23.12%, KR is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.59% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.84% | ||
| GM | 23.12% |
OM growth 3Y1.47%
OM growth 5Y6.25%
PM growth 3Y14.79%
PM growth 5Y6.04%
GM growth 3Y1.13%
GM growth 5Y0.63%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
KR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KR has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for KR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KR has an Altman-Z score of 4.33. This indicates that KR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KR's Altman-Z score of 4.33 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KR outperforms 58.97% of its industry peers.
KR has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.12. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as KR would need 8.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KR (8.12) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.85. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
KR's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KR is outperformed by 82.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.33 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC6.84%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.95 indicates that KR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KR's Current ratio of 0.95 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KR is outperformed by 76.92% of its industry peers.
KR has a Quick Ratio of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that KR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.54, KR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.28% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KR shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by 0.00%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.28% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
KR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.13%.
KR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.77% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y6.78%
EPS 5Y15.28%
EPS Q2Q%11.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.13%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.77%
Sales Q2Q%0.08%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KR will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.20% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.41% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.81%
EPS Next 2Y10.05%
EPS Next 3Y8.82%
EPS Next 5Y6.2%
Revenue Next Year0.68%
Revenue Next 2Y1.76%
Revenue Next 3Y2.02%
Revenue Next 5Y2.41%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.13, the valuation of KR can be described as correct.
79.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.35. KR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.11 indicates a correct valuation of KR.
82.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KR to the average of the S&P500 Index (33.72), we can say KR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KR is cheaper than 76.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
KR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y10.05%
EPS Next 3Y8.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.21%, KR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.02. KR pays more dividend than 87.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, KR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of KR grows each year by 15.86%, which is quite nice.
KR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
KR has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.86%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
32.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
KR's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.69%
EPS Next 2Y10.05%
EPS Next 3Y8.82%
NYSE:KR (11/12/2025, 11:56:02 AM)
65.725
+0.7 (+1.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners78.68%
Inst Owner Change-0.19%
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner Change-0.49%
Market Cap43.55B
Revenue(TTM)147.00B
Net Income(TTM)2.71B
Analysts76.97
Price Target78.5 (19.44%)
Short Float %4.24%
Short Ratio3.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
Yearly Dividend1.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.86%
DP32.69%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.34%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.91%
Max EPS beat(2)1.58%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.62%
Max EPS beat(4)1.58%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1.93%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.47%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.88%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.06%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.06%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.26%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.18%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.89%
PT rev (1m)-0.2%
PT rev (3m)1.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.11 | ||
| P/S | 0.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.24 | ||
| P/B | 4.69 | ||
| P/tB | 7.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.62 |
EPS(TTM)4.65
EY7.07%
EPS(NY)5.43
Fwd EY8.26%
FCF(TTM)3.34
FCFY5.08%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY13.82%
SpS221.83
BVpS14.01
TBVpS8.66
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)0.92
Graham Number38.28
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.05% | ||
| ROE | 29.16% | ||
| ROCE | 10.91% | ||
| ROIC | 8.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.05% | ||
| OM | 2.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.84% | ||
| GM | 23.12% | ||
| FCFM | 1.5% |
ROA(3y)4.59%
ROA(5y)4.47%
ROE(3y)24.18%
ROE(5y)23.32%
ROIC(3y)8.58%
ROIC(5y)8.18%
ROICexc(3y)9.19%
ROICexc(5y)8.71%
ROICexgc(3y)10.39%
ROICexgc(5y)9.91%
ROCE(3y)10.97%
ROCE(5y)10.45%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.16%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y2%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.94%
OM growth 3Y1.47%
OM growth 5Y6.25%
PM growth 3Y14.79%
PM growth 5Y6.04%
GM growth 3Y1.13%
GM growth 5Y0.63%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.74
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 113.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.59% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.36 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 81.71% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.33 |
F-Score6
WACC6.84%
ROIC/WACC1.25
Cap/Depr(3y)117.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.29%
Profit Quality(3y)88.47%
Profit Quality(5y)127.63%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y6.78%
EPS 5Y15.28%
EPS Q2Q%11.83%
EPS Next Y9.81%
EPS Next 2Y10.05%
EPS Next 3Y8.82%
EPS Next 5Y6.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.13%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.77%
Sales Q2Q%0.08%
Revenue Next Year0.68%
Revenue Next 2Y1.76%
Revenue Next 3Y2.02%
Revenue Next 5Y2.41%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.09%
EBIT growth 3Y3.68%
EBIT growth 5Y10.25%
EBIT Next Year79.17%
EBIT Next 3Y24.28%
EBIT Next 5Y14.49%
FCF growth 1Y-21.92%
FCF growth 3Y-20.79%
FCF growth 5Y2.96%
OCF growth 1Y-6.48%
OCF growth 3Y-2.18%
OCF growth 5Y4.43%
KROGER CO / KR FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KR.
Can you provide the valuation status for KROGER CO?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KROGER CO (KR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of KR stock?
KROGER CO (KR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of KROGER CO (KR) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KROGER CO (KR) is 14.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.69.
Can you provide the financial health for KR stock?
The financial health rating of KROGER CO (KR) is 3 / 10.