Kroger Company (The)

As of July 31, 2026, Kroger Co Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 0.166667 Sh carries a market capitalization of 207.25B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 316.08B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Kroger Co Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 0.166667 Sh's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 26, 2026.

As of July 31, 2026, Kroger Co Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 0.166667 Sh has 3.79B shares outstanding.

As of July 31, 2026, Kroger Co Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 0.166667 Sh trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 38.17. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.28, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 6.99.

As of July 31, 2026, Kroger Co Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 0.166667 Sh trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10.56 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.42 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 29.88 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Kroger Co Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 0.166667 Sh trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 21.31, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 316.08B versus a market cap of 207.25B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of July 31, 2026, Kroger Co Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 0.166667 Sh maintains a current ratio of 0.70, meaning it holds 0.7x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 413.24, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 8.93 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Kroger Co Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 0.166667 Sh posted a return on equity (ROE) of 14.35, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 5.26 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 2.11, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 5.01, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 1.87M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 404,500.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 16.26 indicates how many times Kroger Co Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 0.166667 Sh sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Kroger Co Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 0.166667 Sh recorded 1.27B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 18.69, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 6.82B, leaving 5.51B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Kroger Co Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 0.166667 Sh's stock has declined approximately 8.41% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 55.30, while the 200-day moving average is 61.66.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Kroger Co Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 0.166667 Sh generated 758.41B in revenue and converted that into 5.51B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.44. EBITDA reached 29.95B, while operating income came in at 10.58B.

As of July 31, 2026, Kroger Co Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 0.166667 Sh holds 13.90B in cash and equivalents against 122.70B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 69.54B. Total book value stands at 29.66B, with working capital of -27.89B providing operational flexibility.

Kroger Co Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 0.166667 Sh produced 34.07B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. After subtracting -21.96B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 12.11B - equivalent to 3.15 per share.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Kroger Co Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 0.166667 Sh posted a gross margin of 23.11, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 1.39 and net profit margin of 0.73 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Kroger Co Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 0.166667 Sh paid dividends of 1.18 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 81.35 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 5.74, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 14.00, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Kroger Co Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 0.166667 Sh shareholders.

Kroger Co Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 0.166667 Sh's most recent stock split took place on August 24, 2026 with a 1:6 split ratio.

As of July 31, 2026, Kroger Co Shs Unsponsored Brazilian Depositary Receipt Repr 0.166667 Sh has an Altman Z-Score of 4.72, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.