The Kroger Co.
New York Stock ExchangeTotal Valuation
The Kroger Co. carries a market capitalization of 37.75B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 51.48B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.
| Market Cap | 37.75B |
| Enterprise Value | 51.48B |
Share Statistics
The Kroger Co. currently has 717.65M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 717.65M |
| Owned by Insiders (%) | N/A |
| Owned by Institutions (%) | N/A |
Valuation Ratios
The Kroger Co. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 13.70. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.23, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.23.
| PE Ratio | 13.70 |
| PS Ratio | 0.23 |
| PB Ratio | 1.23 |
| P/TBV Ratio | 4.93 |
| P/FCF Ratio | 3.66 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 5.57 |
Enterprise Valuation
On an enterprise value basis, The Kroger Co. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 6.65 and an EV/FCF ratio of 5.14. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.35 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 12.58 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.
| EV / Sales | 0.35 |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.65 |
| EV / EBIT | 12.58 |
| EV / FCF | 5.14 |
Financial Position
The Kroger Co. maintains a current ratio of 0.77, meaning it holds 0.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 187.96, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 15.12 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.
| Current Ratio | 0.77 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.32 |
| Debt / Equity | 187.96 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.64 |
| Interest Coverage | 15.12 |
Financial Efficiency
The Kroger Co. posts a return on equity of 17.97 and a return on invested capital of 19.91.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 17.97 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 10.13 |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 19.91 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 12.03 |
| Revenue Per Employee | N/A |
| Employee Count | N/A |
| Inventory Turnover | 33.17 |
Taxes
Over the trailing twelve months, The Kroger Co. has paid 793.00M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 23.76.
| Income Tax | 793.00M |
| Effective Tax Rate | 23.76 |
Stock Price Statistics
The Kroger Co.'s stock has declined approximately -7.70274% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 67.99, while the 200-day moving average is 66.87.
| Beta (5Y) | N/A |
| 52-Week Price Change | -7.70274% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 67.99 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 66.87 |
| Average Volume (20 Days) | N/A |
Income Statement
Over the trailing twelve months, The Kroger Co. generated 148.82B in revenue and converted that into 2.54B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 3.51. EBITDA reached 7.74B, while operating income came in at 4.09B.
| Revenue | 148.82B |
| Gross Profit | 32.22B |
| Operating Income | 4.09B |
| Pretax Income | 3.34B |
| Net Income | 2.54B |
| EBITDA | 7.74B |
| EBIT | 4.09B |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 3.51 |
Balance Sheet
The Kroger Co. holds 3.78B in cash and equivalents against 20.45B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 8.66B. Total book value stands at 28.29B, with working capital of -3.93B providing operational flexibility.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 3.78B |
| Total Debt | 20.45B |
| Net Debt | 8.66B |
| Equity (Book Value) | 28.29B |
| Book Value Per Share | 39.50 |
| Working Capital | -3.93B |
Cash Flow
The Kroger Co. produced 6.26B in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -3.36B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 2.90B - equivalent to 4.04 per share.
| Operating Cash Flow | 6.26B |
| Capital Expenditures | -3.36B |
| Free Cash Flow | 2.90B |
| FCF Per Share | 4.04 |
Margins
The Kroger Co. operates with a gross margin of 21.65, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 2.75 and net profit margin of 1.71 provide insight into operational efficiency.
| Gross Margin | 21.65 |
| Operating Margin | 2.75 |
| Pretax Margin | 2.24 |
| Profit Margin | 1.71 |
| EBITDA Margin | 5.20 |
Dividends & Yields
The company's payout ratio of 28.10 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.
| Dividend Per Share | 1.00 |
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
| Payout Ratio | 28.10 |
| Shareholder Yield | 5.07 |
| FCF Yield | 27.31 |
Stock Splits
The Kroger Co.'s most recent stock split took place on July 14, 2015 with a 1:2 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 7/14/2015 |
| Split Ratio | 1:2 |
Scores
The Kroger Co. posts an Altman Z-Score of 4.73, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.
| Altman Z-Score | 4.73 |