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