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At 13.93×, KR is 16.8% below its 10-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · KRGrocery StoresUpdated Nov 5, 2026
The Kroger Co. P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
13.93×
16.8% belowthe 10-year annual average
Share price68.97
÷Earnings per share4.95
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 13.93 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2017 – 2026
Annual P/ESelected-period average 16.75×
3-year average24.13×3 positive annual observations
5-year average21.33×5 positive annual observations
10-year average16.75×10 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM16.92×6 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | 40.29× | +141.8% |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 16.66× | +8.0% |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 15.43× | +6.2% |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14.53× | -26.5% |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 19.76× | +89.6% |
| Jan 30, 2021 | 10.42× | -20.5% |
| Feb 1, 2020 | 13.10× | +77.4% |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 7.39× | -46.9% |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2018 | 13.91× | -13.3% |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 16.04× | -13.6% |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 18.57× | -5.9% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 19.73× | +60.7% |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 12.28× | +22.4% |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 10.03× | -57.9% |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 23.82× | +96.9% |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 12.10× | -93.8% |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 194.91× | +1563.2% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 11.72× | -20.6% |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 14.76× | -11.0% |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 16.58× | +17.9% |
| Jan 28, 2006 | 14.06× | N/M |
| Jan 29, 2005 | N/M | N/M |
| Jan 31, 2004 | 44.14× | +350.2% |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 9.81× | -39.2% |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 16.13× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How KR compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 KR This stockThe Kroger Co. | 13.93× |
 ACIAlbertsons Companies, Inc. | N/M |
 WMKWeis Markets, Inc. | 19.47× |
 GOGrocery Outlet Holding Corp. | N/M |
 SFMSprouts Farmers Market, Inc. | 10.36× |
 NGVCNatural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. | 14.37× |
 LBLCFLoblaw Companies Limited | 29.47× |
 AHODFKoninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. | 13.61× |
 WOLWFWoolworths Group Limited | 43.73× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does KR’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 6 positive peer ratios above is 16.92×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 68.97 ÷ EPS 4.95 = 13.93×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 5, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
KR P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
The Kroger Co.'s current P/E is 13.93× based on the quote data last updated Nov 5, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.