The Kroger Co.
KRConsumer DefensiveNASDAQGrocery Stores · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the consumer defensive sector, The Kroger Co. focuses on Grocery Stores services and products. The Kroger Co. operates as a food and drug retailer in the United States. Valued at $39.43B, KR is a large-cap name in its sector. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses.
Market Cap
$39.43B
Beta
0.35
P/E (TTM)
37.09
P/E (Fwd)
12.19
EPS (TTM)
$1.80
EPS (Fwd)
$5.48
ROE
14.4%
ROA
5.8%
Cash
$1.68B
Total Debt
$24.16B
Free CF
$2.54B
52W Change
-1.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where KR stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, KR finished 1.68% above its 150-day moving average ($62.01) and 0.25% above its 200-day moving average ($62.89). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is KR overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, KR's RSI(14) was 57.9, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, KR has $1.68B in cash with $24.16B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $2.54B in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 14.4% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.8% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $148.26B (2023) to $147.64B (2026).
KR's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence The Kroger Co.'s trajectory.