A Business at a Glance
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The Kroger Co. (the “Company” or “Kroger”) was founded in 1883 and incorporated in 1902. Our Company is built on the foundation of our retail grocery business, which includes the added convenience of our retail pharmacies and fuel centers. Our strategy is focused on growing households and increasing customer loyalty by delivering great value and convenience, and investing in four strategic pillars: Fresh, Our Brands, Data & Personalization and Seamless. We utilize the data and traffic generated by our retail business to create personalized experiences and value for our customers. This data and traffic also enables our fast-growing, high operating margin alternative profit business, including data and analytic services and third-party media revenue. In turn, the value generated from these businesses enables us to reinvest back into our retail business.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 0 | 147.1B | 150.0B | 148.3B | 137.9B | 132.5B |
| Net Income | 4.0B | 2.7B | 2.2B | 2.2B | 1.7B | 2.6B |
| EPS | $5.66 | $3.67 | $2.96 | $3.06 | $2.17 | $3.27 |
| Free Cash Flow | 0 | 1.8B | 2.9B | 1.4B | 3.6B | 4.0B |
| ROIC | 0.0% | 19.5% | 9.4% | 19.5% | 11.7% | 8.5% |
| Gross Margin | - | 22.7% | 22.2% | 21.4% | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | 2.79 | 1.48 | 0.83 | 1.94 | 1.98 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.00 | $1.25 | $1.13 | $0.93 | $0.99 | $0.81 |
| Operating Income | 0 | 3.8B | 3.1B | 4.1B | 3.5B | 2.8B |
| Operating Margin | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| ROE | 48.9% | 26.8% | 18.6% | 22.3% | 17.5% | 27.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | 661M | 726M | 731M | 733M | 763M | 791M |
KROGER CO passes 5 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
KROGER CO trades at 18.5x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 13.6x, suggesting it is currently Expensive relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 27.8x vs a median of 18.1x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 13.7% with a gross margin of 22.3%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 11.1%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +9.3%.
KROGER CO (KR) has a current P/E ratio of 18.5, compared to its historical median P/E of 13.6. The stock is currently considered Expensive based on its historical valuation range.
KROGER CO (KR) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 13.7%. This indicates solid capital allocation.
KROGER CO (KR) has a market capitalization of $45.0B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, KROGER CO (KR) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 1.84%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 9.24%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, KROGER CO (KR) appears expensive. The current P/E of 18.5 is 37% above its historical median of 13.6. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 1.5%.
KROGER CO (KR) operates in the Retail-Grocery Stores industry, within the Consumer Defensive sector.
KROGER CO (KR) reported annual revenue of $147.1 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
KROGER CO (KR) has a net profit margin of 1.8%. This is a modest margin.
KROGER CO (KR) generated $1.8 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
KROGER CO (KR) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.79. This indicates higher leverage, which may increase financial risk.
KROGER CO (KR) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $3.67 in its most recent fiscal year.
KROGER CO (KR) has a return on equity (ROE) of 26.8%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
KROGER CO (KR) has a 5-year average gross margin of 22.3%. This lower margin is typical of capital-intensive or commodity businesses.
The Ledger Terminal provides 18 years of financial data for KROGER CO (KR), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
KROGER CO (KR) has a book value per share of $11.41, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.