KR - Kroger Co Stock Analysis
Kroger Co (KR) is a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE. It operates in the Grocery Stores industry, part of the broader Consumer Defensive sector. The company has a market capitalization of 46.90B, generates annual revenue of 147.64B, and reports net income of 1.00B. As of the latest data, the stock is trading at 74.11 USD.
From a valuation and risk perspective, the stock presents the following profile: The stock is trading at a high valuation compared to the market average, suggesting investor optimism or growth expectations. The PEG ratio is within a normal range, suggesting the stock is fairly priced for its expected growth. The company is highly leveraged, which may pose risks during economic downturns or periods of rising interest rates. The stock offers a moderate dividend yield (1.95%), which may appeal to income-focused investors. This stock tends to be less volatile than the overall market, often preferred by conservative investors.
Analyst recommendation stands at Hold (3.85), indicating current market sentiment. Institutional ownership is reported at 86.46%, reflecting confidence from large investors. Over the last 12 months, the stock has shown a performance of 16.20%, trading within a 52-week range of 58.60 - 74.90.
KR - Kroger Co
74.11
Analyst Consensus
Hold 3.85
KR – Analyst Rating Summary
- Strong Buy: 9
- Buy: 10
- Hold: 14
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
- Total Analysts: 33
| Index: | S&P 500 | P/E: | 48.23 | EPS (ttm): | 1.54 | Insider Own: | 0.91% | Shs Outstand: | 632.85M | Perf Week: | 8.60% |
| Market Cap: | 46.90B | Forward P/E: | 13.17 | EPS next Y: | 5.63 | Insider Trans: | 0.00% | Shs Float: | 627.07M | Perf Month: | 10.94% |
| Income(ttm): | 1.00B | PEG: | 1.78 | EPS next Q: | 1.59 | Inst Own: | 86.46% | Short Float: | 4.53% | Perf Quarter: | 11.95% |
| Revenue(ttm): | 147.64B | P/S: | 0.32 | EPS this Y: | 7.64% | Inst Trans: | -2.07% | Short Ratio: | 4.29 | Perf Half Y: | 9.24% |
| Book/sh: | 9.67 | P/B: | 7.67 | EPS next Y: | 7.81% | ROA: | 1.90% | Short Interest: | 28.38M | Perf Year: | 16.20% |
| Cash/sh: | 7.23 | P/C: | 10.24 | EPS next 5Y: | 7.41% | ROE: | 14.12% | 52W Range: | 58.60 - 74.90 | Perf YTD: | 18.61% |
| Dividend Est.: | 1.44 (1.95%) | P/FCF: | 14.00 | EPS past 3/5Y: | -20.45% -14.00% | ROIC: | 3.56% | 52W High: | 74.90 -1.05% | Beta: | 0.58 |
| Dividend TTM: | 1.37 (1.85%) | Quick Ratio: | 0.42 | Sales past 3/5Y: | -0.14% 2.19% | Gross Margin: | 21.04% | 52W Low: | 58.60 26.47% | Perf 5Y: | 115.19% |
| Dividend Ex-Date: | Feb 13, 2026 | Current Ratio: | 0.80 | EPS Y/Y TTM: | -57.68% | Oper. Margin: | 3.23% | RSI (14): | 67.83 | Volatility: | 3.71% 3.13% |
| Employees: | 409000 | Debt/Eq: | 4.16 | Sales Y/Y TTM: | 0.35% | Profit Margin: | 0.68% | Recom: | 2.29 | Target Price: | 74.33 |
| Option/Short: | Yes / Yes | LT Debt/Eq: | 3.75 | EPS Q/Q: | 49.14% | Payout: | 88.96% | Rel Volume: | 1.61 | Prev Close: | 71.57 |
| Sales Surprise: | -0.67% | EPS Surprise: | 6.57% | Sales Q/Q: | 1.22% | Earnings: | Mar 05 BMO | Avg Volume: | 6.61M | Price: | 74.11 |
| SMA20: | 7.36% | SMA50: | 13.68% | SMA200: | 10.33% | Overbought: -0.3% | Volume: | 10,636,232 | Change: | 3.55% | |
Graham Classic formula value: 32.25
(P/E=8 * 1g) Min value: 21.31
(current P/E * 2g) Max value: 87.19
Average value: 46.92
About Kroger Co
The Kroger Co. engages in the retail grocery business with added convenience to retail pharmacies and fuel centers. Its main focus is on growing households and increasing customer loyalty by delivering great value and convenience, and investing in four strategic pillars: Fresh, Brands, Data & Personalization and Seamless. Its brands include Big K, Smart Way, Heritage Farm, Simple Truth, and Simple Truth Organic. The company was founded by Barney Kroger in 1883 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.
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