The Kroger Co. (KR) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research

The Kroger Co. is in the Consumer Defensive sector and Grocery Stores industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 30/100.

Quick answer for KR

The Kroger Co. currently has a Wall Street Score of 30/100. The stored market price is $60.82. Its financial score is 35/100. Its valuation score is 10/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.

What The Kroger Co. does

The Kroger Co. functions as a significant retail entity throughout the United States, encompassing a varied collection of store formats. Its operations include integrated food and drug stores, which stock a broad range of products from natural and organic sections to pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce. The company also runs multi-department stores that broaden their offerings to include apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living goods, electronics, automotive products, and toys. Furthermore, Kroger's marketplace stores blend comprehensive grocery services, pharmacies, health and beauty care, and perishable items with general merchandise such as clothing and household goods. Its price impact warehouse stores, on the other hand, concentrate on providing groceries, health and beauty essentials, meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh prod

KR financial snapshot

Wall Street Score:
30/100
Current price:
$60.82
Market capitalization:
$37.26B
Revenue:
$148.65B
Net income:
$1.05B
Free cash flow:
$3.35B
Cash:
$218.0M
Total debt:
$23.52B
EPS:
1.56
P/E ratio:
39.0x
Financial score:
35/100
Valuation score:
10/100
Revenue score:
24/100

What stands out

  • Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.0%.
  • Free cash flow is $3.35B, showing positive cash generation.
  • The balance sheet shows $218.0M of cash versus $23.52B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.

What the numbers mean

Its current valuation score is 10/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.

The financial score is 35/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.

A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.

Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-07-24.

How to research KR

Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.

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Data may change as company filings and market prices update. Educational research only; not a buy or sell recommendation.