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

KR's revenue is forecasted to dip below last year's figures, raising concerns for investors who are typically wary of declining financial performance. Such drops can directly affect the company's bottom line, potentially leading to a decrease in overall profitability, making investors more cautious in their decisions.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.801000
forwardPE 11.474169
debtToEquity 415.970000
earningsGrowth 0.509000
revenueGrowth 0.012000
grossMargins 0.241000
operatingMargins 0.034360
trailingEps 1.540000
forwardEps 5.625680

KR's Forward PE being in a reasonable range suggests the stock is fairly priced based on its earnings. The stock isn't overpriced, leaving room for growth, making it an attractive investment for those seeking opportunities for future value appreciation.
The Kroger Co.'s elevated debt-to-equity ratio suggests the company is leveraging debt heavily, increasing its financial risk. While this can support growth, it could also lead to challenges if the company's profitability or cash flow weakens.
KR's forward EPS exceeding its trailing EPS reflects expectations of increased profitability for the current year. This suggests that the company is projected to achieve higher earnings than in the previous financial year, signaling positive growth and improved financial health.

Price projections:

Price projections for KR
Price projections for KR

Over time, price projections for KR have gradually increased, reflecting rising confidence in the company's future performance. This upward trend suggests analysts expect KR to continue on a positive growth trajectory.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for KR
Insider Transactions for KR


There were 14 KR sales transactions, at market price of 70.46071515764508.There were no sell transactions during the period under consideration.More buys than sells have been occurring around the current price levels of KR, potentially signaling investor optimism. This buying trend might be interpreted as a sign of a favorable outlook for the stock's future performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for KR
Recommendations trend for KR


Analysts have shown a buy bias for KR, signaling it as a strong investment choice. This positive outlook could motivate investors to allocate funds to KR, seeing it as a reliable and potentially profitable option, especially in an environment where the stock market is highly scrutinized.