Valuation dashboard for The Kroger Co. (KR) with P/E 36.28, P/B 6.93, EV/EBITDA 11.4 and dividend yield 2.16%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Consumer Defensive companies.
The Kroger Co. functions as a significant retail entity throughout the United States, encompassing a varied collection of store formats. Its operations include integrated food and drug stores, which stock a broad range of products from natural and organic sections to pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce.
What would it be worth at its usual multiples?
Versus its usual multiples: expensive · Current P/E 36.3× · Multiples range: $28.57 · $40.37.
At the decade median (15.5×) $29 (-57 %); at its sector median (21.9×) $40 (-40 %). Implied price from applying the reference multiples to today's earnings (or book value, or FFO) per share. Not a fair value: it is where the stock would trade at its usual multiples.
Analysis Summary
The Kroger Co. reported revenue of $147.64B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 2.2%. Net income reached $1.02B, with a -17.0% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 23.1%, operating margin 1.4%, net margin 0.7%.
At $66.76 (closing price, October 30, 2026), KR trades at a P/E of 36.28 and an ROE of 17.17%. Market capitalisation stands at $39.4B, placing it among large-cap names.
Balance sheet quality for KR: debt-to-equity ratio of 4.14, current ratio of 0.70 over the last 12 months. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Long-term track record: over the past decade, KR has compounded revenue at 3.0% annually and net income at -6.7%. This decade-long view smooths out cyclical fluctuations and reveals the underlying business momentum more reliably than single-year snapshots.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 36.28 |
| Price / Book | 6.93 |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.4 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.16% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KR | The Kroger Co. | $39.4B | 36.28 | 6.93 | 17.2% |
| SFM | Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. | $4.6B | 9.54 | 3.03 | 33.8% |
| ACI | Albertsons Companies, Inc. | $6.3B | 4.42 | -2.8% | |
| L.TO | Loblaw Companies Limited | CAD 79.8B | 28.90 | 7.30 | 25.2% |
| 0JS2.L | The Kroger Co. | $37.9B | 36.09 | 6.93 | 17.2% |
| TSCO.L | Tesco PLC | GBP 33.7B | 17.92 | 2.91 | 16.5% |
| WN.TO | George Weston Limited | CAD 40.3B | 41.26 | 8.94 | 20.4% |
| WN-PA.TO | George Weston Limited | CAD 15.3B | 41.26 | 8.94 | 20.4% |
Price
| Price | $66.76 (closing price, October 30, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $39.4B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 17.17% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 5.04% |
| Return on Assets | 2.19% |
| Gross Margin | 23.11% |
| Operating Margin | 1.39% |
| Net Margin | 0.73% |
Related companies: SFM · ACI · L.TO · 0JS2.L · TSCO.L · WN.TO · WN-PA.TO · MRU.TO
Explore sector: Consumer Defensive · Grocery Stores
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