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KR:NYE-Kroger Company (The) (USD)

EQUITY | Grocery Stores | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 55.91

Change

+0.71 (+1.29)%

Market Cap

USD 31.64B

Volume

5.61M

Analyst Target

USD 36.22
Analyst Rating

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About

The Kroger Co operates retail food and drug stores, multi-department stores, jewelry stores, and convenience stores throughout the United States. It also manufactures and processes some of the food for sale in its supermarkets.

Company Website : http://www.kroger.com

Currency: USD

Country : USA

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FHC:CA 0.00 % 0.77 %

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FLAG 0.00 % 1.52 %

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JHMS 0.00 % 0.47 %

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PBJ Invesco Dynamic Food & Be.. 0.00 % 0.63 %

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PMR 0.00 % 0.63 %

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RHS 0.00 % 0.40 %

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MXDU 0.00 % 0.34 %

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FHC-F:CA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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WBIE 0.00 % 1.05 %

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XMS:CA iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol.. 0.00 % 0.33 %

-0.04 (-0.35%)

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GBLO 0.00 % 0.00 %

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NVQ 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Grocery Stores) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 22.31% 50% F 86% B+
Dividend Return 2.67% 100% F 53% F
Total Return 24.98% 50% F 87% B+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 20.70% 50% F 72% C
Dividend Return 3.26% 83% B 46% F
Total Return 23.96% 50% F 72% C
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 113.15% 60% D- 89% A-
Dividend Return 18.60% 100% F 64% D
Total Return 131.76% 60% D- 89% A-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 13.94% 50% F 76% C+
Dividend Return 16.17% 50% F 77% C+
Total Return 2.23% 57% F 48% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 18.19% 100% F 56% F
Risk Adjusted Return 88.91% 75% C 94% A
Market Capitalization 31.64B 86% B+ 94% A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Grocery Stores) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 16.00 71% 47%
Price/Book Ratio 3.04 86% 28%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 5.49 43% 57%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 7.61 57% 58%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 18.57% 71% 82%
Return on Invested Capital 19.09% 86% 88%
Return on Assets 5.99% 100% 81%
Debt to Equity Ratio 87.49% 67% 41%

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.