The Kroger Co.
KRConsumer DefensiveNASDAQGrocery Stores · Last scanned May 29, 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. The company carries a $39.25B market cap, placing it firmly in the large-cap category. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses.
Market Cap
$39.25B
Beta
0.46
P/E (TTM)
41.34
P/E (Fwd)
11.31
EPS (TTM)
$1.54
EPS (Fwd)
$5.63
ROE
14.4%
ROA
5.8%
Cash
$3.33B
Total Debt
$24.69B
Free CF
$3.40B
52W Change
-6.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, KR has $3.33B in cash with $24.69B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $3.40B in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 14.4%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. 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).
The relatively low beta of 0.46 suggests KR is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for The Kroger Co. and its sector.