Kroger Overview
Valuation check: KR's P/E ratio is 36.09, above the Consumer Staples sector average of 26.52.
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The P/E ratio compares a company's stock price to its earnings per share. A lower P/E ratio may indicate that the stock is undervalued.
The latest P/E ratio for KR is 36.09. That is above the Consumer Staples sector average of 26.52. Investors often review this figure alongside Kroger's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.
Against Consumer Staples companies, KR currently prints 36.09 for P/E ratio, while the sector average sits near 26.52. That is roughly 36.1% above the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at Kroger's growth, margins, and balance sheet.
A P/E ratio of 36.09 for Kroger is not 'good' or 'bad' on its own. Compare it with the peer average (26.52) and with KR's multi-year chart on this page. Persistently elevated multiples need growth or quality to justify them; depressed multiples need a catalyst or evidence the business is misunderstood.
After noting KR's P/E ratio (36.09), review year-over-year change, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.
This page's peer comparison chart is the fastest way to stack Kroger's P/E ratio against similar Consumer Staples names. You can also browse sector and industry screens on Stockcircle for a broader set of Consumer Staples companies and their key multiples and fundamentals.
