KR Kroger PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Jan 21, 2025, the Kroger stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 15.5. This results from the current EPS of $3.81 and stock price of $59.04. The current PE ratio is nearly equal to the average from the previous four quarters.
KR PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Kroger has averaged 15.19 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 15.5 is 2% 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 by year
Maximum annual increase: 89.64% in 2022
Maximum annual decrease: -46.87% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.43 | 6.19% |
| 2023 | 14.53 | -26.47% |
| 2022 | 19.76 | 89.64% |
| 2021 | 10.42 | -20.46% |
| 2020 | 13.1 | 77.27% |
| 2019 | 7.39 | -46.87% |
| 2018 | 13.91 | -13.28% |
| 2017 | 16.04 | -13.62% |
| 2016 | 18.57 | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 19.84 | 61.56% |
KR average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of KR is above the 10-year average, but it is lower than the 3 and 5-year averages.
KR PE vs peers
KR's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks WMT and SFM, but it is higher than IMKTA's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| IMKTA Ingles Markets Inc | 11.05 | $1.19B |
| KR Kroger Co | 15.4 | $42.47B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 37.96 | $744.09B |
| SFM Sprouts Farmers Market Inc | 41.39 | $14.44B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kroger's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for KR stock is 15.5 as of Jan 21, 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 16.3.
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 16.44.
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 2% 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 (Jan 21, 2025), Kroger's stock price is $59.04. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Nov 2024 is $3.81. Therefore, Kroger's PE ratio for today is 15.5. PE RATIO(15.5) = STOCK PRICE($59.04) / TTM EPS($3.81)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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