Kroger Company (KR)

Pretax margin

Jan 31, 2025 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 3,342,000 2,831,000 2,836,000 2,902,000 2,897,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 147,123,000 149,598,000 150,039,000 148,258,000 147,723,000
Pretax margin 2.27% 1.89% 1.89% 1.96% 1.96%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $3,342,000K ÷ $147,123,000K
= 2.27%

Based on the data provided, Kroger Company's pretax margin has exhibited stability over the period analyzed. Beginning at 1.96% on January 28, 2023, the margin remained consistent at the same level on January 31, 2023, and subsequently dipped slightly to 1.89% on both January 31, 2024, and February 3, 2024. However, there was a notable improvement in the pretax margin to 2.27% on January 31, 2025. It is important to note that, while the margin fluctuated modestly, the overall trend appears to indicate a positive trajectory in recent periods. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks would provide additional insights into the company's financial performance.


Peer comparison

Jan 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Kroger Company
KR
2.27%
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp
GO
1.28%
Sprouts Farmers Market LLC
SFM
6.56%