KR Kroger PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Feb 21, 2025, the Kroger stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 17.08. This results from the current EPS of $3.81 and stock price of $65.06. The PE ratio has increased by 9% from the past four quarters average of 15.7.
KR PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Kroger has averaged 15.07 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 17.08 is 13% 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: 1,423.72% in 2010
Maximum annual decrease: -93.22% in 2011
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2010 | 178.58 | 1,423.72% | $10.72 | $0.06 |
Kroger PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| May 2021 | 18.76 | 80.04% | $36.59 | $1.95 |
KR average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of KR is above the 3, 5 and 10-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 | 15.1 | $1.22B |
| KR Kroger Co | 17.08 | $47.08B |
| SFM Sprouts Farmers Market Inc | 37.82 | $14.13B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 38.84 | $761.4B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kroger's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for KR stock is 17.08 as of Feb 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 15.98.
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 16.62.
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 13% 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 (Feb 21, 2025), Kroger's stock price is $65.06. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Nov 2024 is $3.81. Therefore, Kroger's PE ratio for today is 17.08. PE RATIO(17.08) = STOCK PRICE($65.06) / TTM EPS($3.81)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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