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KR Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

13.8%

Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for every dollar of shareholders’ equity; KR’s 13.8% means it earns $0.138 per dollar of invested equity.

Sector Performance

52th percentile

13.8%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

17.1%(Apr 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for every dollar of shareholders’ equity; KR’s 13.8% means it earns $0.138 per dollar of invested equity.

That sits just above the sector median of 13.6%, placing KR at the 50th percentile among peers — essentially middle-of-the-pack. The trend is not assessable because the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so there is no directional evidence from this metric. A level that is in line with peers but with no trend data offers neither a clear edge nor a warning, leaving the investment case dependent on other factors. This neutral, peer-average ROE does not contradict the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, since it provides no positive momentum or standout performance to offset caution. The metric is consistent with staying cautious rather than making a confident bet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about KR?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are KR's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LOW (-67.1%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.