The Kroger Co.
KR
Rank in Stocks
#660
The Kroger Co. functions as a significant retail entity throughout the United... 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. The company also runs multi-department stores that broaden their offerings to include apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living goods, electronics, automotive products, and toys. Furthermore, Kroger's marketplace stores blend comprehensive grocery services, pharmacies, health and beauty care, and perishable items with general merchandise such as clothing and household goods. Its price impact warehouse stores, on the other hand, concentrate on providing groceries, health and beauty essentials, meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh produce at competitive prices. Beyond its retail presence, Kroger is involved in manufacturing and processing food products, which it then sells through its own supermarkets and online platforms. The company also operates 1,613 fuel centers, selling fuel to customers. As of January 29, 2022, The Kroger Co. managed 2,726 supermarkets, operating under numerous brand names across 35 states and the District of Columbia. Established in 1883, the company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Share Price
$62.82
Market Cap
$37.10B
Change (1 day)
-1.10%
Change (1 year)
-8.94%
Country
US
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Category
Consumer Defensive
P/E ratio for The Kroger Co. (KR)
P/E ratio as of October 2026 TTM: 33.92
According to The Kroger Co. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) is 33.92. At the end of 2024 the company had a P/E ratio of 15.31.
P/E ratio history for The Kroger Co. from 2001 to 2026
P/E ratio at the end of each year
| Year | P/E Ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 33.92 | 105.07% |
| 2025 | 16.54 | 8.03% |
| 2024 | 15.31 | 6.21% |
| 2023 | 14.41 | -26.24% |
| 2022 | 19.54 | 89.42% |
| 2021 | 10.32 | -20.25% |
| 2020 | 12.94 | 76.95% |
| 2019 | 7.31 | -46.91% |
| 2018 | 13.77 | -13.46% |
| 2017 | 15.91 | -13.46% |
| 2016 | 18.39 | -6.11% |
| 2015 | 19.58 | 60.31% |
| 2014 | 12.22 | 22.84% |
| 2013 | 9.94 | -58.21% |
| 2012 | 23.80 | 96.51% |
| 2011 | 12.11 | -93.88% |
| 2010 | 197.86 | 1,584.57% |
| 2009 | 11.75 | -20.79% |
| 2008 | 14.83 | -10.59% |
| 2007 | 16.58 | 18.10% |
| 2006 | 14.04 | -111.51% |
| 2005 | -122.01 | -351.07% |
| 2004 | 48.59 | 397.81% |
| 2003 | 9.76 | -39.27% |
| 2002 | 16.07 | -30.43% |
| 2001 | 23.10 | 0.00% |
P/E ratio for similar companies or competitors
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CA
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| 43.91 | 29.47% |
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JP
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| 40.39 | 19.08% |
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How to read a P/E ratio?
The Price/Earnings ratio measures the relationship between a company's stock price and its earnings per share.
A low but positive P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating high earnings compared to its current valuation and might be undervalued. A company with a high negative (near 0) P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating heavy losses compared to its current valuation.
Companies with a P/E ratio over 30 or a negative one are generaly seen as "growth stocks" meaning that investors typically expect the company to grow or to become profitable in the future.
Companies with a positive P/E ratio bellow 10 are generally seen as "value stocks" meaning that the company is already very profitable and unlikely to strong growth in the future.