The Kroger Co.
KRConsumer DefensiveNASDAQGrocery Stores
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer defensive sector, The Kroger Co. (KR) is listed under Grocery Stores. The $36.04B market capitalization puts KR squarely in large-cap range for its industry. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses.
Market Cap
$36.04B
Beta
0.43
P/E (TTM)
34.20
P/E (Fwd)
10.62
EPS (TTM)
$1.72
EPS (Fwd)
$5.54
ROE
13.8%
ROA
5.8%
Cash
$2.87B
Total Debt
$24.19B
Free CF
$2.99B
52W Change
-17.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The Kroger Co. carries $24.19B in total debt against $2.87B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 8.4x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $2.99B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 13.8%, 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).
With a beta below 0.7, The Kroger Co. typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. 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.