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KR vs. two close competitors
This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.
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The Kroger Co.
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Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
KR
$34.51B
The Kroger Co.
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
KR
32.9x
The Kroger Co.
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
KR
10.2x
The Kroger Co.
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
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2.2%
The Kroger Co.
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
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13.2%
The Kroger Co.
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
KR
3.2%
The Kroger Co.
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
KR
24.0%
The Kroger Co.
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
KR
0.7%
The Kroger Co.
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
KR
13.8%
The Kroger Co.
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
KR
8.7%
The Kroger Co.
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
KR
373.45x
The Kroger Co.
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
KR
0.79x
The Kroger Co.
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
KR
0.42
The Kroger Co.
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
KR
1.8%
The Kroger Co.
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
KR
25.6%
The Kroger Co.