The Kroger Co.
- Market cap
- 35.31B
- P/E (TTM)i
- 32.03
- P/Bi
- 5.99
- EPSi
- 1.54
- Div yieldi
- 2.36%
- 52W posi
- 25%
Anonymous reader poll. Unscientific, not investment advice.
The Kroger Co. shares were changing hands at 59.25, up 1.44% on the day. The company carries a market value of roughly 35.31B, the #604 most valuable US-listed company we track. Valuation-wise, the P/E sits at 31.69, 33% above the five-year average of 23.90. It pays a dividend yielding 2.36% on a trailing basis. The 15 analysts covering the stock are, on balance, at Buy, targeting an average of 68.13 (+15%). Against a 52-week band of 53.78-75.66, the shares are currently 25% of the way up.
✦ StockVane Quant Insights how this is computed
- Below its 200-day average or in the bottom third on momentum — the strategy is out of it.
- Signal has read SELL for 1 month.
- Recent price momentum is -3.8% on average (3-month/1-year).
- Main-fund capital flow has been a net outflow over the last 45 sessions.
- Short interest has risen to 5.0% of float.
- Analyst tilt is Buy.
- Price is below its 20-day average and above its 60-day average.
- The 20-day average is above the 60-day average, a short-term uptrend.
Computed by a StockVane algorithm from historical price, valuation and analyst data - not a person, not a forecast guarantee, and not investment advice.
Factor grades
Ranked against 977 U.S. stocks StockVane covers.
Valuation B
How expensive the stock is versus earnings, sales and its own 5-year history.
| P/E (TTM) | 31.8x | Better than 25% |
| Forward P/E | 11.2x | Better than 78% |
| Price / Sales | 0.2x | Better than 98% |
| P/E vs own 5-yr range | 79th pctl | Better than 28% |
Growth C
How fast revenue, profit and free cash flow are compounding.
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | -0.1% | Better than 20% |
| Net income CAGR (3Y) | -23.2% | Better than 14% |
| Free cash flow CAGR (3Y) | 34.5% | Better than 80% |
Profitability D+
How much profit the business keeps from each dollar of sales and capital.
| Gross margin | 23.3% | Better than 18% |
| Operating margin | 1.3% | Better than 12% |
| Net margin | 0.7% | Better than 15% |
| Return on equity | 14.2% | Better than 53% |
| Return on invested capital | 4.9% | Better than 26% |
Momentum C
Recent price strength, skipping the latest month to avoid short-term noise.
| 3-month return | 1.1% | Better than 58% |
| 6-month return | -18.1% | Better than 12% |
| 12-month return (ex latest month) | -7.5% | Better than 23% |
| Distance below 52-week high | 22.3% | Better than 42% |
Financial Health C
Balance-sheet strength: leverage, liquidity and interest coverage.
| Current ratio | 0.8x | Better than 14% |
| Debt to assets | 49.4% | Better than 27% |
| Interest coverage | 2.9x | Better than 28% |
| Free cash flow / net income | 340.2% | Better than 92% |
Analyst View C-
What the Street thinks: share of Buy ratings and upside to the average target.
| Analysts rating Buy | 53.3% | Better than 29% |
| Upside to average target | 15.9% | Better than 29% |
Grades are relative rankings, not forecasts: A+ is the top 5% of the covered stocks on a factor, F the bottom 3%. Valuation is not adjusted for sector, so capital-light software tends to grade lower there than utilities. Recomputed every 6 hours from our market data. Not investment advice, and not tailored to your financial situation, goals, or risk tolerance.
Price chart
Performance
Key statistics
Price & volume
- Prev close
- 58.41
- Open
- 59.27
- Day range
- 59.18 - 60.06
- Avg price
- 59.58
- Volume
- 8.94M
- Turnover
- 532.60M
- Turnover ratei
- 1.51%
- Volume ratioi
- 1.34
- Amplitudei
- 1.51%
- 52-week rangei
- 53.78 - 75.66
Valuation
- P/Ei
- 38.47
- P/E (TTM)i
- 32.03
- P/Bi
- 5.99
- EPSi
- 1.54
- Book value / shi
- 9.89
- Net profit
- 917.84M
- Net assets
- 5.89B
Share structure
- Market cap
- 35.31B
- Float capi
- 35.15B
- Shares out
- 596.00M
- Float sharesi
- 593.29M
Dividend & listing
- Div yield (TTM)i
- 2.36%
- Dividend (TTM)
- 1.40
- Listing date
- 1970-01-01
21.7% below the 52-week high
Trading activity
Net capital flow main funds, last 45 sessions
-175.81M net over the window
Short interest
- Shares short
- 29.65M
- % of floati
- 4.97%
- Days to coveri
- 3.98
- As of
- 2026-09-15
Frequently asked questions
What is the current stock price of The Kroger Co. (KR)?
The Kroger Co. last traded at 59.25. The quote on this page refreshes every few seconds while US markets are open.
What is The Kroger Co.'s market cap?
About 35.31B.
What is the P/E ratio of The Kroger Co.?
The trailing twelve-month P/E is 32.03, above its own 5-year average of 23.90 — toward the top of its historical range (79.01% percentile). See the Valuation tab for the full history.
Does The Kroger Co. pay a dividend?
Yes. The trailing dividend yield is 2.36%. The 2025 payout was up 9.8% from 2024. See the Dividends tab for the full payment history.
Is The Kroger Co. a buy according to analysts?
The consensus of 15 analysts is a Buy rating, with an average 12-month price target of 68.13, which implies 15.0% upside from the current price. This is not investment advice.
What is The Kroger Co.'s StockVane Quant Rating?
The StockVane Momentum strategy currently rates The Kroger Co. a D (Sell). Below its 200-day average or in the bottom third on momentum — the strategy is out of it. Not investment advice.
Quote time 2026-10-08 04:04:52 · For reference only, not investment advice and not tailored to your situation.