Kroger Company (The)

As of July 31, 2026, Kroger Co. carries a market capitalization of 30.70B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 49.28B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Kroger Co.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 26, 2026.

As of July 31, 2026, Kroger Co. has 616.56M shares outstanding.

As of July 31, 2026, Kroger Co. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 33.11. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.24, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 6.06.

As of July 31, 2026, Kroger Co. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.64 - 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 0.38 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 27.28 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Kroger Co. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 19.46, 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 49.28B versus a market cap of 30.70B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of July 31, 2026, Kroger Co. 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. 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 320,137.22 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. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Kroger Co. recorded 217.67M 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 1.16B, leaving 940.91M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

These figures are as of the close on October 22, 2026. The 50-day moving average sits at 51.16, while the 200-day moving average is 54.47.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Kroger Co. generated 129.50B in revenue and converted that into 940.91M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.51. EBITDA reached 5.11B, while operating income came in at 1.81B.

As of July 31, 2026, Kroger Co. holds 2.37B in cash and equivalents against 20.95B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 11.87B. Total book value stands at 5.06B, with working capital of -4.76B providing operational flexibility.

Kroger Co. produced 5.82B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. After subtracting -3.75B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 2.07B - equivalent to 3.30 per share.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Kroger Co. 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. paid dividends of 1.24 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 6.62, 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 16.14, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Kroger Co. shareholders.

Kroger Co.'s most recent stock split took place on July 14, 2015 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of July 31, 2026, Kroger Co. has an Altman Z-Score of 4.65, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.