KR FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
FCF yield measures the cash a company generates from operations after capital spending, expressed as a share of its market value, so 10.0% means it produces $0.10 of free cash per $1 of stock price.
Sector Performance
86th percentileKR
9.8%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
10.0%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
FCF yield measures the cash a company generates from operations after capital spending, expressed as a share of its market value, so 10.0% means it produces $0.10 of free cash per $1 of stock price.
That is far above the sector median of 4.2%, placing KR in the 86th percentile among peers. The metric is stable over the last eight quarters, with year-over-year change not available and a quarter-over-quarter increase of +3.1% to 10.0% from 9.7%. A high, stable FCF yield suggests consistent cash generation and a reasonable valuation, which lowers the downside risk from capital allocation or liquidity problems. However, this positive signal directly contradicts the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, since the metric indicates a cash return that most sector rivals do not match.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about KR?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are KR's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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9.8%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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