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HOLDREMOVEThe Kroger Co. · Consumer Defensive · United States · $39.3B · Avg Vol: $440M/d
Kroger operates in a low-margin, highly competitive grocery retail sector. While defensive, it lacks the high ROIC, pricing power, and structural macro tailwinds required to generate asymmetric returns.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
The Kroger Co. is one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States, operating an extensive network of supermarkets, multi-department stores, and convenience stores under various banners, alongside pharmacies and fuel centers. Its competitive advantage stems from massive operational scale, a robust private-label portfolio, and a deeply entrenched customer loyalty program that fosters repeat business. As a major consolidator, Kroger maintains a dominant regional presence and is significantly investing in its digital and e-commerce capabilities to meet evolving consumer demands.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 137.9B | 148.3B | 150.0B | 147.1B | — | 2.2% |
| EPS | — | 3.10 | 2.99 | 3.70 | 1.55 | -20.6% |
| Shares | — | 1.9B | 1.9B | 1.9B | 1.9B | -0.0% |
| Debt | — | 20.4B | 20.4B | 19.2B | 25.1B | 7.1% |
| Equity | — | 9.5B | 10.0B | 11.6B | 8.3B | -4.3% |
| Op CF | — | 6.2B | 4.5B | 6.8B | 5.8B | -2.2% |
| Inv CF | — | -2.6B | -3.0B | -3.8B | -3.2B | — |
| Fin CF | — | -3.4B | -2.3B | -2.2B | -490M | — |
SCORE BREAKDOWN
FUNDAMENTALS
SECTOR PEERS
Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of KR are excluded.
| Ticker | Company | Mkt Cap | StockRank | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KR | The Kroger Co.(you) | $39.3B | 55 | HOLD |
| SFM | Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. | $8.2B | 45 | HOLD |
| ACI | Albertsons Companies, Inc. | $7.9B | 44 | HOLD |
| NGVC | Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. | $684M | 52 | HOLD |
| WMK | Weis Markets, Inc. | $1.8B | 82 | STRONG BUY |
| IMKTA | Ingles Markets, Incorporated | $1.7B | 88 | STRONG BUY |
| HSY | The Hershey Company | $40.0B | 54 | HOLD |
| ADM | Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | $38.6B | 56 | HOLD |
| KMB.MX | Kimberly-Clark Corporation | $33.2B | 53 | HOLD |
| VLGEA | Village Super Market, Inc. | $696M | 81 | STRONG BUY |
Peer medians: ROE 13.1% · P/E 21.5x · Gross margin 34.3%