KR Kroger PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Kroger stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 16.23. This results from the current EPS of $3.81 and stock price of $61.85. The PE ratio has increased by 3.3% from the past four quarters average of 15.7.
KR PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Kroger has averaged 15.19 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 16.23 is 7% 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 | 7.71 | $1.26B |
| KR Kroger Co | 16.23 | $44.76B |
| SFM Sprouts Farmers Market Inc | 37.74 | $13.17B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 37.8 | $741B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kroger's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for KR stock is 16.23 as of Dec 20, 2024.
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 7% 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Kroger's stock price is $61.85. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Nov 2024 is $3.81. Therefore, Kroger's PE ratio for today is 16.23. PE RATIO(16.23) = STOCK PRICE($61.85) / TTM EPS($3.81)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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