Kroger Company
The Kroger Co. operates as a food and drug retailer in the United States. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses. Its combination food and drug stores offer natural food and organic sections, pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce; and its multi-department stores prov… Read more
Kroger Company (KR) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of October 2025: $7.04 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Kroger Company (KR) has net assets worth $7.04 Billion USD as of October 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($51.44 Billion) and total liabilities ($44.40 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $7.04 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 13.68% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 5.1% |
| 5-Year Change | -13.29% |
| 10-Year Change | 21.82% |
| Growth Volatility | 73.7 |
Kroger Company - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)
This chart illustrates how Kroger Company's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Kroger Company (1986–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Kroger Company from 1986 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | $8.28 Billion | -28.62% |
| 2024-01-31 | $11.60 Billion | +15.85% |
| 2023-01-31 | $10.01 Billion | +6.20% |
| 2022-01-31 | $9.43 Billion | -1.27% |
| 2021-01-31 | $9.55 Billion | +11.40% |
| 2020-01-31 | $8.57 Billion | +9.42% |
| 2019-01-31 | $7.83 Billion | +13.47% |
| 2018-01-31 | $6.91 Billion | +2.91% |
| 2017-01-31 | $6.71 Billion | -1.29% |
| 2016-01-31 | $6.80 Billion | +24.92% |
| 2015-01-31 | $5.44 Billion | +0.87% |
| 2014-01-31 | $5.39 Billion | +28.03% |
| 2013-01-31 | $4.21 Billion | +6.25% |
| 2012-01-31 | $3.97 Billion | -25.14% |
| 2011-01-31 | $5.30 Billion | +7.55% |
| 2010-01-31 | $4.93 Billion | -7.06% |
| 2009-01-31 | $5.30 Billion | +7.86% |
| 2008-01-31 | $4.91 Billion | -0.18% |
| 2007-01-31 | $4.92 Billion | +12.14% |
| 2006-01-31 | $4.39 Billion | +24.01% |
| 2005-01-31 | $3.54 Billion | -11.14% |
| 2004-01-31 | $3.98 Billion | +3.48% |
| 2003-01-31 | $3.85 Billion | +9.94% |
| 2002-01-31 | $3.50 Billion | +13.37% |
| 2001-01-31 | $3.09 Billion | +15.35% |
| 2000-01-31 | $2.68 Billion | +39.70% |
| 1999-01-31 | $1.92 Billion | +344.20% |
| 1998-01-31 | $-785.00 Million | +33.57% |
| 1997-01-31 | $-1.18 Billion | +26.28% |
| 1996-01-31 | $-1.60 Billion | +25.57% |
| 1995-01-31 | $-2.15 Billion | +12.44% |
| 1994-01-31 | $-2.46 Billion | +8.90% |
| 1993-01-31 | $-2.70 Billion | +1.79% |
| 1992-01-31 | $-2.75 Billion | +3.89% |
| 1991-01-31 | $-2.86 Billion | +3.54% |
| 1990-01-31 | $-2.97 Billion | -1.26% |
| 1989-01-31 | $-2.93 Billion | -390.38% |
| 1988-01-31 | $1.01 Billion | -2.07% |
| 1987-01-31 | $1.03 Billion | -13.37% |
| 1986-01-31 | $1.19 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Kroger Company's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 2831.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $28.72 Billion | 346.70% |
| Common Stock | $1.92 Billion | 23.15% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-621.00 Million | -7.50% |
| Total Equity | $8.29 Billion | 100.00% |
Kroger Company Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Kroger Company ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
PINK:RBGPF
|
$46.53 Billion |
|
Teradyne Inc
NASDAQ:TER
|
$46.73 Billion |
|
Targa Resources Inc
NYSE:TRGP
|
$46.85 Billion |
|
BASF SE NA O.N.
OTCQX:BFFAF
|
$47.09 Billion |
|
IDEXX Laboratories Inc
NASDAQ:IDXX
|
$46.38 Billion |
|
WW Grainger Inc
NYSE:GWW
|
$46.36 Billion |
|
Ford Motor Company
NYSE:F
|
$46.29 Billion |
|
Coinbase Global Inc
NASDAQ:COIN
|
$46.24 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Kroger Company's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 11,615,000,000 to 8,285,000,000, a change of -3,330,000,000 (-28.7%).
- Net income of 2,665,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 883,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 5,156,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 127,000,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 132,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $2.67 Billion | +32.17% |
| Dividends Paid | $883.00 Million | -10.66% |
| Share Repurchases | $5.16 Billion | -62.23% |
| Share Issuances | $127.00 Million | +1.53% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-132.00 Million | -1.59% |
| Other Changes | $49.00 Million | +0.59% |
| Total Change | $- | -28.67% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Kroger Company's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 6.44x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 43.36x to 6.44x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-01-31 | $1.71 | $74.12 | x |
| 1987-01-31 | $1.39 | $74.12 | x |
| 1988-01-31 | $1.51 | $74.12 | x |
| 1989-01-31 | $-4.52 | $74.12 | x |
| 1990-01-31 | $-5.46 | $74.12 | x |
| 1991-01-31 | $-4.12 | $74.12 | x |
| 1992-01-31 | $-3.82 | $74.12 | x |
| 1993-01-31 | $-4.58 | $74.12 | x |
| 1994-01-31 | $-2.46 | $74.12 | x |
| 1995-01-31 | $-2.08 | $74.12 | x |
| 1996-01-31 | $-1.55 | $74.12 | x |
| 1997-01-31 | $-1.13 | $74.12 | x |
| 1998-01-31 | $-0.75 | $74.12 | x |
| 1999-01-31 | $1.81 | $74.12 | x |
| 2000-01-31 | $1.56 | $74.12 | x |
| 2001-01-31 | $1.83 | $74.12 | x |
| 2002-01-31 | $2.12 | $74.12 | x |
| 2003-01-31 | $2.43 | $74.12 | x |
| 2004-01-31 | $2.64 | $74.12 | x |
| 2005-01-31 | $2.40 | $74.12 | x |
| 2006-01-31 | $3.00 | $74.12 | x |
| 2007-01-31 | $3.40 | $74.12 | x |
| 2008-01-31 | $3.53 | $74.12 | x |
| 2009-01-31 | $3.96 | $74.12 | x |
| 2010-01-31 | $3.73 | $74.12 | x |
| 2011-01-31 | $4.15 | $74.12 | x |
| 2012-01-31 | $3.36 | $74.12 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | $3.92 | $74.12 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | $5.18 | $74.12 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | $5.44 | $74.12 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | $6.96 | $74.12 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | $6.99 | $74.12 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | $7.67 | $74.12 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | $9.64 | $74.12 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | $10.69 | $74.12 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | $12.26 | $74.12 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | $12.54 | $74.12 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | $13.81 | $74.12 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | $16.02 | $74.12 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | $11.51 | $74.12 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Kroger Company utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 32.17%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 1.81%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.80x
- • Equity Multiplier: 6.35x
- Recent ROE (32.17%) is above the historical average (16.44%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 15.21% | 1.06% | 4.10x | 3.51x | $61.93 Million |
| 1987 | 5.00% | 0.30% | 4.20x | 3.96x | $-51.48 Million |
| 1988 | 18.18% | 1.04% | 3.96x | 4.42x | $82.45 Million |
| 1989 | 0.00% | 0.18% | 4.13x | 0.00x | $327.35 Million |
| 1990 | 0.00% | -0.09% | 4.50x | 0.00x | $280.25 Million |
| 1991 | 0.00% | 0.41% | 4.92x | 0.00x | $369.35 Million |
| 1992 | 0.00% | 0.47% | 5.19x | 0.00x | $375.62 Million |
| 1993 | 0.00% | -0.03% | 5.15x | 0.00x | $264.10 Million |
| 1994 | 0.00% | -0.05% | 5.00x | 0.00x | $233.76 Million |
| 1995 | 0.00% | 1.05% | 4.88x | 0.00x | $457.57 Million |
| 1996 | 0.00% | 1.26% | 4.75x | 0.00x | $463.10 Million |
| 1997 | 0.00% | 1.39% | 4.32x | 0.00x | $467.97 Million |
| 1998 | 0.00% | 1.37% | 5.38x | 0.00x | $543.50 Million |
| 1999 | 12.88% | 0.57% | 2.59x | 8.68x | $55.30 Million |
| 2000 | 22.89% | 1.35% | 2.53x | 6.70x | $345.20 Million |
| 2001 | 28.39% | 1.79% | 2.70x | 5.89x | $568.10 Million |
| 2002 | 29.78% | 2.08% | 2.63x | 5.45x | $692.80 Million |
| 2003 | 31.30% | 2.33% | 2.57x | 5.22x | $820.00 Million |
| 2004 | 7.15% | 0.53% | 2.59x | 5.21x | $-113.40 Million |
| 2005 | -2.94% | -0.18% | 2.75x | 5.79x | $-458.00 Million |
| 2006 | 21.82% | 1.58% | 2.96x | 4.67x | $519.00 Million |
| 2007 | 22.65% | 1.69% | 3.12x | 4.31x | $622.70 Million |
| 2008 | 24.60% | 1.72% | 3.15x | 4.54x | $717.60 Million |
| 2009 | 24.00% | 1.64% | 3.27x | 4.47x | $728.50 Million |
| 2010 | 1.44% | 0.09% | 3.31x | 4.77x | $-415.20 Million |
| 2011 | 21.07% | 1.36% | 3.49x | 4.44x | $586.40 Million |
| 2012 | 15.12% | 0.67% | 3.85x | 5.90x | $203.90 Million |
| 2013 | 35.58% | 1.55% | 3.92x | 5.86x | $1.08 Billion |
| 2014 | 28.21% | 1.54% | 3.36x | 5.44x | $980.60 Million |
| 2015 | 31.93% | 1.59% | 3.56x | 5.64x | $1.19 Billion |
| 2016 | 29.90% | 1.86% | 3.24x | 4.97x | $1.36 Billion |
| 2017 | 29.49% | 1.71% | 3.16x | 5.45x | $1.31 Billion |
| 2018 | 27.51% | 1.55% | 3.31x | 5.37x | $1.21 Billion |
| 2019 | 39.44% | 2.55% | 3.20x | 4.83x | $2.32 Billion |
| 2020 | 19.29% | 1.36% | 2.70x | 5.26x | $798.80 Million |
| 2021 | 26.99% | 1.95% | 2.72x | 5.08x | $1.63 Billion |
| 2022 | 17.51% | 1.20% | 2.81x | 5.19x | $709.80 Million |
| 2023 | 22.35% | 1.51% | 2.99x | 4.94x | $1.24 Billion |
| 2024 | 18.63% | 1.44% | 2.97x | 4.35x | $1.00 Billion |
| 2025 | 32.17% | 1.81% | 2.80x | 6.35x | $1.84 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Kroger Company's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Grocery Stores industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Grocery Stores
- Average net assets among peers: $14,173,591,586
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 20.93%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kroger Company (KR) | $7.04 Billion | 15.21% | 6.31x | $46.45 Billion |
| Albertsons Companies (ACI) | $2.28 Billion | 20.47% | 10.97x | $6.24 Billion |
| Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (AHODF) | $16.28 Billion | 5.10% | 1.23x | $32.57 Billion |
| Sendas Distribuidora S.A. (ASAIY) | $2.77 Billion | 58.21% | 7.26x | $2.52 Billion |
| Bim Birlesik Magazalar (BMBRF) | $813.01 Million | 40.75% | 1.62x | $5.01 Billion |
| BMTHF (BMTHF) | $306.68 Million | 3.95% | 1.25x | $60.88 Million |
| Carrefour SA (CRERF) | $10.95 Billion | 11.59% | 3.76x | $8.90 Billion |
| CP ALL Public Company Limited (CVPBF) | $99.82 Billion | 20.97% | 2.74x | $9.06 Billion |
| Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited (DFILF) | $1.76 Billion | 22.92% | 2.11x | $3.57 Billion |
| Dino Polska S.A. (DNOPF) | $5.61 Billion | 25.07% | 0.85x | $11.25 Billion |
| Krispy Kreme Inc (DNUT) | $1.16 Billion | 0.27% | 1.64x | $317.96 Million |