KR Kroger PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of Jun 13, 2025, the Kroger stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 17.72. This results from the current EPS of $3.7 and stock price of $65.56. The PE ratio has increased by 11% from the past four quarters average of 16.0.
KR PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Kroger has averaged 14.99 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 17.72 is 18% higher than the historical average. In the past ten years, KR's PE ratio peaked in the Nov 2021 quarter at 31.12, when the stock price was $42.32 and the EPS was $1.36. The lowest point was in the May 2018 quarter, when it reached 5.9 with a price of $24.61 and an EPS of $4.17.
Kroger PE ratio history chart
Kroger PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 96.86% in 2012
Maximum annual decrease: -93.22% in 2011
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16.66 | 7.97% | $61.64 | $3.7 |
| 2024 | 15.43 | 6.19% | $46.14 | $2.99 |
| 2023 | 14.53 | -26.47% | $45.05 | $3.1 |
| 2022 | 19.76 | 89.64% | $43.47 | $2.2 |
| 2021 | 10.42 | -20.46% | $34.5 | $3.31 |
| 2020 | 13.1 | 77.27% | $26.86 | $2.05 |
| 2019 | 7.39 | -46.87% | $28.07 | $3.8 |
| 2018 | 13.91 | -13.28% | $29.34 | $2.11 |
| 2017 | 16.04 | -13.62% | $33.36 | $2.08 |
| 2016 | 18.57 | -6.4% | $38.81 | $2.09 |
| 2015 | 19.84 | 61.56% | $34.53 | $1.74 |
| 2014 | 12.28 | 22.43% | $18.05 | $1.47 |
| 2013 | 10.03 | -57.89% | $13.95 | $1.39 |
| 2012 | 23.82 | 96.86% | $12.15 | $0.51 |
| 2011 | 12.1 | -93.22% | $10.65 | $0.88 |
Kroger PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 16.66 | 5.98% | $61.64 | $3.7 |
| Nov 2024 | 15.72 | 13.75% | $59.91 | $3.81 |
| Aug 2024 | 13.82 | -22.79% | $53.19 | $3.85 |
| May 2024 | 17.9 | 16.01% | $52.99 | $2.96 |
| Feb 2024 | 15.43 | -11.58% | $46.14 | $2.99 |
| Nov 2023 | 17.45 | -19.47% | $45.37 | $2.6 |
| Aug 2023 | 21.67 | 53.69% | $48.98 | $2.26 |
| May 2023 | 14.1 | -2.96% | $49.64 | $3.52 |
| Jan 2023 | 14.53 | 1.11% | $45.05 | $3.1 |
| Nov 2022 | 14.37 | 1.05% | $46.4 | $3.23 |
| Aug 2022 | 14.22 | -14.39% | $47.21 | $3.32 |
| May 2022 | 16.61 | -15.94% | $48.66 | $2.93 |
| Jan 2022 | 19.76 | -36.5% | $43.47 | $2.2 |
| Nov 2021 | 31.12 | 11.22% | $42.32 | $1.36 |
| Aug 2021 | 27.98 | 49.15% | $42.81 | $1.53 |
KR Price vs fair value
You can ether set your own Fair P/E multiple or use one of the automatically calculated Fair P/E multiples.
Fair P/E calculation
PE Ratio is an attempt to estimate a fair PE ratio of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
This formula is a modified version of the classic Graham-Dodd Formula (V= EPS x (8.5+2g)), originally developed by Benjamin Graham, to calculate the fair price of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
The formula we have created is an adaptation of this approach, designed to maintain a balance between simplicity and growth sensitivity.
It is calculated using the following formula:
IF g < 5: Fair PE = b
IF g >= 5: Fair PE = m × g
Here’s what each part of the formula means:
g: Growth is calculated as the average of the three-year average EPS growth rate and the one-year EPS growth rate (annually). This approach provides a balanced measure of growth by factoring in both the long-term growth trend and the most recent annual growth performance. If one of the growth metrics is not available, the remaining metric is used to determine growth. The fair P/E value is capped at 100 to prevent distortions caused by extreme EPS growth rates, such as those resulting from large percentage increases from a low base.
m: This is the long term historical median PEG (Price/Earnings to Growth) ratio of the overall market. It serves as a benchmark, adjusting the Fair PE based on typical market conditions.
b: Base PE (static value set to 8). If the company's growth rate is less than 5, the Fair PE is set at a conservative baseline of 8. This is because declining companies generally deserve a lower PE ratio.
Fixed vs Dynamic
Fixed: The Fair PE ratio for all data points is calculated using a single, constant average EPS growth rate, determined based on the most recent period. This means that the same growth rate is applied to all historical data points. Dynamic: The Fair PE ratio for each historical data point is calculated using the trailing average EPS growth rate specific to that point in time. This means that for each data point, the corresponding trailing EPS growth rate is used, ensuring that the Fair PE ratio reflects the growth conditions that were relevant at that specific point in history.
KR average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of KR is above the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE vs average
KR PE vs peers
KR's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks WMT and SFM.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KR Kroger Co | 17.72 | $43.33B |
| IMKTA Ingles Markets Inc | 18.18 | $1.15B |
| SFM Sprouts Farmers Market Inc | 35.17 | $15.45B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 40.19 | $753.67B |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kroger's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for KR stock is 17.72 as of Jun 13, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Kroger (KR)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for KR stock is 15.99.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Kroger (KR)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for KR stock is 16.85.
What is the highest PE ratio for KR?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 31.12 in the Nov 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for KR compare to its historical average?
KR's price to earnings ratio is currently 18% above its 10-year historical average.
How is KR's PE ratio calculated (Kroger PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jun 13, 2025), Kroger's stock price is $65.56. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Feb 2025 is $3.7. Therefore, Kroger's PE ratio for today is 17.72. PE RATIO(17.72) = STOCK PRICE($65.56) / TTM EPS($3.7)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.