Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Kroger Company (KR) - $62.57 as of 12/31/2025 4:25:08 PM EST
Total Score
10 out of 30
Safety Score
53 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for KR
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for KR
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for KR
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for KR
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for KR (53 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for KR
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | KR |
| Company Name | Kroger Company |
| Country | USA |
| Description | The Kroger Company, established in 1883 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, stands as a leading operator in the U.S. grocery sector, managing a diverse network of supermarkets and multi-department stores. Known for its strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, Kroger features a comprehensive selection of private-label products and actively engages in sustainability initiatives and community support. With its robust economies of scale and cutting-edge distribution systems, Kroger is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities and enhance shareholder value in an evolving retail landscape. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER DEFENSIVE |
| Industry Name | GROCERY STORES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 10/31/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 3/5/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 62.57 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 41.52 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 12/31/2025 4:25:08 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 3,190,566 |
| Average Daily Volume | 6,749,321 |
| 52-Week High | 74.13 |
| 52-Week Low | 56.96 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 9.85% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 55.97 |
| Industry PE | 19.64 |
| Sector PE | 33.15 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 12.24 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 10.01 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 14.32 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 49.87 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.88 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 6.25 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 12.34 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 5.68 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 2.96 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 5.30 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.29 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.22 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.52 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 11 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 632,849,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 39,597,361,930 |
| Institutional Ownership | 81.58% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 11/14/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.3500 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.3500 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 1.34 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 2.13% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 1.40 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 2.23% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 2.23% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 2.16% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 9.84% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 10.37% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 14.49% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 12.45% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 118.58% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 42.20% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 23.15% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 1.13 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 3.58 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 4.48 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 789,000,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 2,665,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 2,164,000,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 0.70% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 3.77% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 3.10% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 3,956,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 3,959,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 1,883,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -10,593,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -13,674,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 17,633,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 10,162,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 14,549,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.32 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.33 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 8,285,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 11,615,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 7,042,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 2,248,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 3.55 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 1,777,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 2,884,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 1.03 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.72 |
| MACD Signal | -0.80 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 61.46 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 65.67 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 69.87 |
| Beta | 0.58 |
| RSI | 46.51 |
| 50-Day SMA | 66.44 |
| 150-Day SMA | 54.58 |
| 200-Day SMA | 52.33 |
System |
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| Modified | 12/30/2025 2:13:35 AM EST |