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The forward PE ratio is 12.35 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Forward PE Ratio (12.35) = Close Price ($59.86) / Consensus Forward EPS ($4.80)

KR Forward PE Ratio Metrics

FORWARD PE RATIO

12.35

KR Competitors' Forward PE Ratio

KR

The Kroger Co.

Current

Market Cap

$36.67B

Forward PE Ratio

12.35

KVUE

Kenvue Inc.

vs KR

Market Cap

$36.83B

Forward PE Ratio

16.15

KMB

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

vs KR

Market Cap

$36.49B

Forward PE Ratio

14.75

ADM

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company

vs KR

Market Cap

$38.06B

Forward PE Ratio

17.26

HSY

The Hershey Company

vs KR

Market Cap

$34.82B

Forward PE Ratio

20.68

SYY

Sysco Corporation

vs KR

Market Cap

$39.23B

Forward PE Ratio

18.13

KDP

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

vs KR

Market Cap

$41.80B

Forward PE Ratio

13.55

EL

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

vs KR

Market Cap

$29.65B

Forward PE Ratio

33.66

KHC

The Kraft Heinz Company

vs KR

Market Cap

$29.26B

Forward PE Ratio

12.12

K

Kellanova

vs KR

Market Cap

$29.03B

Forward PE Ratio

22.06

Trailing vs Forward

Trailing P/E

34.7

reported TTM EPS

Forward P/E

12.3

consensus next-FY EPS

The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $4.80 implies +180.7% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $1.71.

Forward P/E by Fiscal Year

View All Analyst Estimates

At today's $59.86 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.

Fiscal year endConsensus EPSEstimate rangeAnalystsImplied P/E
2027-01-31$5.20$5.11 – $5.281211.5x
2028-01-31$5.53$5.33 – $5.701210.8x
2029-01-31$5.89$4.43 – $6.62510.2x

Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.

Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Forward PE Ratio FAQ

What is the forward PE ratio for The Kroger Co. (KR)?
The forward PE ratio for KR stock is 12.35.

About The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. functions as a significant retail entity throughout the United States, encompassing a varied collection of store formats. Its operations include integrated food and drug stores, which stock a broad range of products from natural and organic sections to pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce. The company also runs multi-department stores that broaden their offerings to include apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living goods, electronics, automotive products, and toys. Furthermore, Kroger's marketplace stores blend comprehensive grocery services, pharmacies, health and beauty care, and perishable items with general merchandise such as clothing and household goods. Its price impact warehouse stores, on the other hand, concentrate on providing groceries, health and beauty essentials, meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh produce at competitive prices. Beyond its retail presence, Kroger is involved in manufacturing and processing food products, which it then sells through its own supermarkets and online platforms. The company also operates 1,613 fuel centers, selling fuel to customers. As of January 29, 2022, The Kroger Co. managed 2,726 supermarkets, operating under numerous brand names across 35 states and the District of Columbia. Established in 1883, the company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cincinnati, OH
409,000 employees
Consumer Defensive / Grocery Stores
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores
CEO
Gregory S. Foran