Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Grocery Stores

The Kroger Co. operates as a food and drug retailer in the United States. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses. Its combination food and drug stores offer natural food and organic sections, pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce; and its multi-department stores provide apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living, electronics, automotive products, and toys. The company's marketplace stores offer full-service grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty care, and perishable goods, as well as general merchandise, including apparel, home goods, and toys; and its price impact warehouse stores provide grocery, and health and beauty care items, as well as meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh produce items. It also manufactures and processes food products for sale in its supermarkets and online; and sells fuel through its fuel centers. The company sells its products through its stores, fuel centers, and online platforms. The Kroger Co. was founded in 1883 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for KR
Revenue projections for KR

The projected decline in The Kroger Co.'s revenues compared to last year is expected to make investors cautious. A drop in revenue often has a direct negative effect on the company's bottom line, signaling potential challenges that could undermine investor confidence and reduce overall profitability.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.878000
forwardPE 13.074581
debtToEquity 357.991000
earningsGrowth 0.000000
revenueGrowth 0.007000
grossMargins 0.240240
operatingMargins 0.031010
trailingEps 1.130000
forwardEps 5.281240

KR's Forward PE ratio suggests that the stock is priced appropriately in relation to its earnings. Not being overpriced, it offers room for growth, signaling potential upside for investors looking for a stock with reasonable valuation and growth potential.
KR's high debt-to-equity ratio shows the company is significantly leveraged, relying heavily on debt financing. This raises the potential for increased financial risk, especially if the company's earnings or cash flow are negatively impacted.
The Kroger Co.'s forward EPS surpassing its trailing EPS signals projected growth in profitability, with the company expected to perform better this year. This forecast suggests that The Kroger Co.'s earnings will improve compared to the previous financial year, highlighting optimism in its financial outlook.

Price projections:

Price projections for KR
Price projections for KR

Over time, price projections for KR have been gradually revised upward, reflecting increasing optimism about the company's future performance. This trend suggests analysts are growing more confident in KR's ability to deliver strong results and achieve higher market value.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for KR
Insider Transactions for KR


19 The Kroger Co. transactions were recorded, when the market price was 69.3926319323088.During the period under review, no sell transactions were recorded.Investors have shown more interest in buying than selling KR at current price levels, which may point to a positive market sentiment. This could indicate that investors are expecting favorable results from the stock in the near future.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for KR
Recommendations trend for KR


Recent analysis shows a strong buy bias for The Kroger Co., encouraging investors to view it as a solid investment option. The positive sentiment surrounding The Kroger Co. suggests it could be an attractive place to allocate funds, motivating potential investors to consider the stock as a valuable part of their portfolio.