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The Kroger Co.

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Consumer DefensiveNYSEUnited States
73.20USD+0.50 (+0.69%)

About Kroger

The Kroger Co. is a prominent retailer in the United States. The company manages a diverse range of store formats including:

  • Combination Food and Drug Stores: These stores offer a mix of natural and organic foods, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce, alongside in-store pharmacies.

  • Multi-Department Stores: These larger facilities provide a wide assortment of goods such as apparel, home furnishings, electronics, automotive products, and toys.

  • Marketplace Stores: These outlets feature a comprehensive range of products from full-service grocery items and general merchandise to apparel and home goods.

  • Price Impact Warehouses: Focused on budget-conscious consumers, these stores offer an array of grocery items along with essentials like meat, dairy, and baked goods.

Kroger also operates 1,613 fuel centers and manufactures food products sold in its supermarkets and online.

As of January 29, 2022, Kroger operated 2,726 supermarkets under various banners across 35 states and the District of Columbia.

Founded in 1883 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Kroger's Business Strategy

Kroger operates one of the largest grocery retail networks in the United States, with nearly 2,800 stores under multiple regional banners such as Fred Meyer, King Soopers, and Harris Teeter. Its business model combines traditional supermarket operations with a growing focus on digital commerce, data…

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Our Take on Kroger

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Market Reach: Kroger is one of the largest supermarket chains in the U.S., operating a wide portfolio of grocery brands and store banners across multiple states. Its large scale supports strong negotiating power with suppliers and cost efficiencies.

Strong Private Label Business: Kroger’s…

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Company Details

Exchange
NYSE
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores
CEO
Gregory S. Foran
Employees
409,000
IPO Date
1977-01-02
ISIN
US5010441013
Website
thekrogerco.com

Key Metrics

Market Cap
46.32BUSD
P/E Ratio (TTM)
45.01
Net Profit Margin
0.69%
Debt / Asset Ratio
0.49
Dividend Yield (TTM)
1.88%
Volume
428,504
Avg Volume
6.68M
Shares Outstanding
662.68M
Free Float
111.68%
β Beta
0.59
52W Range
58.6 - 76.6

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Profitability
1.8/5Poor
Liquidity
2.3/5Weak
Leverage
2.0/5Weak
Cash Flow
5.0/5Excellent
Valuation
3.0/5Average

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