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KR

The Kroger Co.

Consumer Defensive · Grocery Stores

Overall research band Weak
Quality Very weak
Valuation Mixed
Balance sheet Very weak
Market confirmation Very weak

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What this report can tell you now

What the company does

The Kroger Co. is a major U.S. retailer operating 2,726 supermarkets across 35 states and the District of Columbia under various brand names. Its stores include integrated food and drug outlets, multi-department stores, marketplace locations, and price impact warehouse stores, offering groceries, pharmacies, general merchandise, apparel, electronics, and household goods. Kroger also manufactures and processes food products for sale in its supermarkets and online, and operates 1,613 fuel centers. The company serves a broad customer base seeking food, health, and household essentials at competitive prices.

The current research profile is Mixed Setup, with elevated leverage. This is a starting point for investigation, not a forecast or recommendation.

Strongest visible signal

No single strength should be treated as decisive without reviewing the underlying evidence and data status.

What to investigate next

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Before you draw a conclusion

  • Read the latest filing or company update.
  • Check the financial period behind each metric.
  • Investigate the weakest score band and any missing evidence.

Headline fundamentals

A small set of signals worth checking

ROIC5.7%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
Operating margin1.3%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
Revenue CAGR · 4 years1.7%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
FCF margin2.3%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

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