Kroger Co (KR) has a MarketKingdoms composite score of 53.0 (C+), an C-range rating. It ranks 1655th of 1,866 covered companies, 96th of 131 in Consumer Defensive (sector average 59.3) and 4th of 7 in Grocery Stores. Scores as of 2026-10-25.
Its strongest lenses are Stock selection at 63 (Consumer Defensive average 73) and Price (valuation) at 62 (Consumer Defensive average 50). Its weakest lenses are Expansion (growth) at 40 (sector average 51) and Catalyst watch at 45 (sector average 69).
| Lens | Type | KR | Consumer Defensive average | Grocery Stores average | Percentile in sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry opportunity | Research signal | 54 | 65 | 54 | 8th |
| Stock selection | Research signal | 63 | 73 | 65 | 18th |
| KPI momentum | Research signal | 53 | 67 | 56 | 25th |
| Catalyst watch | Research signal | 45 | 69 | 60 | 3rd |
| Price (valuation) | Fundamental lens | 62 | 50 | 50 | 73rd |
| Expansion (growth) | Fundamental lens | 40 | 51 | 42 | 31st |
| Quality (profitability) | Fundamental lens | 55 | 50 | 40 | 58th |
| Trend (momentum) | Fundamental lens | 51 | 49 | 36 | 51st |
The most recent call analysed was held on 2026-09-11 (fiscal 2027 Q2). MarketKingdoms checks what management promised on each call against what it later delivered.
The stock's valuation gap is -4.6%: its price is in line with the path its market, sector and industry moves explain. Factor sensitivity: market beta 0.27, sector beta 0.16, industry beta 0.79; the factor model explains 47% of its moves (R²).
| Company | Composite | Grade | Valuation gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprouts Farmers Market Inc (SFM) | 56.1 | C+ | -15.9% |
| Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NGVC) | 55.2 | C+ | -9.3% |
| Grocery Outlet Holding Corp (GO) | 53.3 | C+ | -1.3% |
| Dingdong (Cayman) Ltd ADR (DDL) | 49.4 | C | -3.8% |
| Krispy Kreme Inc (DNUT) | 44.6 | C- | -24.3% |
| Albertsons Companies Inc (ACI) | 44.4 | C- | +3.3% |
Kroger Co financial statements · Consumer Defensive sector ranking · Grocery Stores industry ranking · All covered companies
The composite score (0–100, graded A+ to D-) blends research signals from each earnings call with fundamental lenses from SEC filings and market prices. Research signals: Industry opportunity, Stock selection, KPI momentum and Catalyst watch, read from what management said and whether it delivered. Fundamental lenses: Price (valuation), Expansion (growth), Quality (profitability) and Trend (momentum). Scores are recalculated every night and after every earnings call. The valuation gap compares the actual price path with the path the stock's market, sector and industry moves explain; it is a model comparison, not a fair-value estimate.
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