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(KR) Kroger - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US5010441013

Food, Pharmacy, General Merchandise, Fuel, Organic Produce

KR EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): 0.00%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): -29.2%

KR Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): 10.09%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): 22.4%

Description: KR Kroger

The Kroger Co. is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States, operating a diverse range of store formats, including combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses. The companys stores offer a wide range of products and services, including natural food and organic sections, pharmacies, general merchandise, and fuel centers.

From a business perspective, Krogers diversified store formats and product offerings enable the company to cater to a broad customer base, increasing its market share and revenue growth potential. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor include same-store sales growth, gross margin expansion, and digital sales growth, which are crucial in assessing the companys ability to adapt to changing consumer behavior and preferences.

Krogers manufacturing and processing capabilities for its private-label products also contribute to its competitive advantage, allowing the company to maintain control over product quality, pricing, and supply chain. Additionally, the companys e-commerce platform and online shopping capabilities are essential in todays retail landscape, enabling Kroger to reach a wider customer base and increase its market share.

To further evaluate Krogers performance, other relevant KPIs include sales per square foot, customer loyalty program metrics, and inventory turnover. These metrics provide insights into the companys operational efficiency, customer engagement, and supply chain management. By analyzing these KPIs, investors and analysts can gain a more comprehensive understanding of Krogers financial health and growth prospects.

KR Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	45,091m
Sub-Industry	Food Retail
IPO / Inception	1928-01-26

KR Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	93.8%
Fundamental	61.5%
Dividend Rating	60.7%
Return 12m vs S&P 500	6.04%
Analyst Rating	3.80 of 5

KR Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m	1.97%
Yield on Cost 5y	5.30%
Annual Growth 5y	12.40%
Payout Consistency	64.5%
Payout Ratio	36.3%

KR Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	-28.8%
Growth Correlation 12m	90.6%
Growth Correlation 5y	95.6%
CAGR 5y	22.86%
CAGR/Max DD 3y	1.61
CAGR/Mean DD 3y	4.35
Sharpe Ratio 12m	0.24
Alpha	12.93
Beta	0.943
Volatility	22.49%
Current Volume	8312.4k
Average Volume 20d	6896.3k
Stop Loss	66.2 (-3.1%)
Signal	0.36

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.0

Net Income (2.58b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 8.82b TTM)

FCFTA 0.03 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.61pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)

NWC/Revenue -0.59% (prev -1.48%; Δ 0.89pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)

CFO/TA 0.11 (>3.0%) and CFO 5.60b > Net Income 2.58b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)

Net Debt (20.47b) to EBITDA (7.77b) ratio: 2.63 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)

Current Ratio 0.95 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)

Outstanding Shares last Quarter (664.0m) change vs 12m ago -8.67% (target <= -2.0% for YES)

Gross Margin 20.76% (prev 20.17%; Δ 0.59pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)

Asset Turnover 280.4% (prev 291.1%; Δ -10.68pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)

Interest Coverage Ratio 6.44 (EBITDA TTM 7.77b / Interest Expense TTM 598.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 2.91

(A) -0.02 = (Total Current Assets 15.77b - Total Current Liabilities 16.62b) / Total Assets 53.25b

(B) 0.55 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 29.38b / Total Assets 53.25b

(D) 0.69 = Book Value of Equity 30.68b / Total Liabilities 44.34b

Total Rating: 2.91 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 61.52

1. Piotroski 5.0pt = 0.0

2. FCF Yield 3.23% = 1.61

3. FCF Margin 1.25% = 0.31

4. Debt/Equity 1.89 = 0.94

5. Debt/Ebitda 2.16 = -0.32

6. ROIC - WACC 4.24% = 5.30

7. RoE 24.25% = 2.02

8. Rev. Trend 22.41% = 1.12

9. Rev. CAGR 10.09% = 1.26

10. EPS Trend -29.19% = -0.73

11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0

What is the price of KR shares?

As of September 14, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 68.29 with a total of 8,312,365 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.80%, over one month by -6.68%, over three months by +5.50% and over the past year by +26.24%.

Is Kroger a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Kroger is currently (September 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 61.52 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of KR is around 77.01 USD . This means that KR is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +12.77% (Margin of Safety).

Is KR a buy, sell or hold?

Kroger has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.80. Therefor, it is recommend to hold KR.

Strong Buy: 9
Buy: 3
Hold: 12
Sell: 1
Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the KR price?

Issuer	Target	Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price	75.7	10.9%
Analysts Target Price	75.7	10.9%
ValueRay Target Price	84.9	24.3%

Last update: 2025-09-06 05:02

KR Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 45.09b (45.09b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 4.74b USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 18.5863
P/E Forward = 14.3678
P/S = 0.3068
P/B = 5.059
P/EG = 1.6224
Beta = 0.586
Revenue TTM = 146.97b USD
EBIT TTM = 3.85b USD
EBITDA TTM = 7.77b USD
Long Term Debt = 15.33b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.48b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 16.81b USD (Calculated: Short Term 1.48b + Long Term 15.33b)
Net Debt = 20.47b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 57.16b USD (45.09b + Debt 16.81b - CCE 4.74b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 6.44 (Ebit TTM 3.85b / Interest Expense TTM 598.0m)
FCF Yield = 3.23% (FCF TTM 1.84b / Enterprise Value 57.16b)
FCF Margin = 1.25% (FCF TTM 1.84b / Revenue TTM 146.97b)
Net Margin = 1.76% (Net Income TTM 2.58b / Revenue TTM 146.97b)
Gross Margin = 20.76% ((Revenue TTM 146.97b - Cost of Revenue TTM 116.47b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.86 (Enterprise Value 57.16b / Book Value Of Equity 30.68b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.58% (Interest Expense 265.0m / Debt 16.81b)
Taxrate = 20.05% (670.0m / 3.34b)
NOPAT = 3.08b (EBIT 3.85b * (1 - 20.05%))
Current Ratio = 0.95 (Total Current Assets 15.77b / Total Current Liabilities 16.62b)
Debt / Equity = 1.89 (Debt 16.81b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 8.91b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.16 (Net Debt 20.47b / EBITDA 7.77b)
Debt / FCF = 9.11 (Debt 16.81b / FCF TTM 1.84b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 10.65b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 4.85% (Net Income 2.58b, Total Assets 53.25b )
RoE = 24.25% (Net Income TTM 2.58b / Total Stockholder Equity 10.65b)
RoCE = 14.83% (Ebit 3.85b / (Equity 10.65b + L.T.Debt 15.33b))
RoIC = 11.50% (NOPAT 3.08b / Invested Capital 26.80b)
WACC = 7.26% (E(45.09b)/V(61.90b) * Re(9.49%)) + (D(16.81b)/V(61.90b) * Rd(1.58%) * (1-Tc(0.20)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 4.81 | Cagr: -0.80%
Discount Rate = 9.49% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 71.97% ; FCFE base≈1.95b ; Y1≈1.82b ; Y5≈1.69b
Fair Price DCF = 35.74 (DCF Value 23.63b / Shares Outstanding 661.2m; 5y FCF grow -8.34% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 22.41 | Revenue CAGR: 10.09%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -2.05
EPS Correlation: -29.19 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -76.62

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