How does The Kroger Co. (KR)'s PE ratio compare to its industry?

The Kroger Co. (KR) trades at a PE of 36.4 versus a Grocery Stores Industry median of 17.0 (147 companies), putting it in the most expensive quartile of that group. A relative PE gap is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/KR.

KR PE Benchmarks

The Kroger Co. • Consumer Defensive

PE Type:

Period:

Data Quality:Good

Current PE Ratio

36.4

Diluted • annual

Forward PE

86.8

NTM Estimate

Sector Companies

500

385 with PE data

Sector Median PE

54.3

385 companies

Peer Companies

Direct competitors

Sector Analysis: Consumer Defensive

Total Companies

500

With PE Data

385

Median PE

54.3

PE Range

0.3 - 194.6

Forward PE Median

18.3

Consumer Defensive Sector

2313 companies • sector

High PE(75th %ile)

Current PE:36.4

Forward PE:86.8

Median PE:18.4

Average PE:29.8

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:198.7

25th-75th %ile:9.9 - 33.0

Min: 0.1Max: 198.7

Current: 36.4

Grocery Stores Industry

147 companies • industry

High PE(75th %ile)

Current PE:36.4

Forward PE:86.8

Median PE:17.0

Average PE:22.2

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:152.5

25th-75th %ile:10.2 - 25.6

Min: 0.1Max: 152.5

Current: 36.4

Peer Companies

7 companies • peers

High PE(75th %ile)

Current PE:36.4

Forward PE:86.8

Median PE:15.2

Average PE:22.0

Min PE:13.0

Max PE:44.8

25th-75th %ile:13.4 - 27.3

Min: 13.0Max: 44.8

Current: 36.4

Peer Companies

(8 companies)

ACI

DNUT

GIS

KHC

SFM

TGT

WMK

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About PE Benchmarks

• Sector: Companies in the same broad industry sector
• Industry: Companies in the same specific industry classification
• Peers: Direct competitors identified through business analysis
• Position: Where this stock ranks relative to the benchmark group
• Forward PE: Based on next 4 quarters analyst EPS estimates from earnings data

Last updated: 8/18/2026, 11:54:19 AM• Based on latest annual diluted PE ratios

The Kroger Co. (KR) Peer Benchmarks & Industry PE 2026 | EvidInvest

KR PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Consumer Defensive

Consumer Defensive Sector

Grocery Stores Industry

Peer Companies

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KR PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Consumer Defensive

Consumer Defensive Sector

Grocery Stores Industry

Peer Companies

Peer Companies

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