Kroger Company (KR)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Feb 3, 2024 | Nov 4, 2023 | Aug 12, 2023 | May 20, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Nov 5, 2022 | Aug 13, 2022 | May 21, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Nov 6, 2021 | Aug 14, 2021 | May 22, 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 | Nov 7, 2020 | May 23, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 | Nov 9, 2019 | Aug 17, 2019 | May 25, 2019 | Feb 2, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 21.16% | 16.61% | 16.45% | 16.26% | 16.01% | 20.40% | 20.38% | 20.47% | 20.75% | 21.83% | 22.19% | 22.97% | 22.88% | 22.61% | 22.35% | 45.44% | 45.61% | 63.42% | 81.43% | 81.24% |
| Operating profit margin | 2.07% | 1.85% | 1.80% | 2.76% | 2.79% | 2.92% | 2.99% | 2.97% | 2.53% | 1.74% | 1.71% | 1.94% | 1.92% | 2.28% | 2.12% | 1.85% | 1.74% | 2.07% | 2.07% | 2.17% |
| Pretax margin | 1.89% | 1.71% | 1.49% | 2.25% | 1.96% | 2.05% | 2.10% | 1.90% | 1.49% | 0.90% | 1.12% | 1.74% | 2.08% | 2.48% | 2.15% | 1.75% | 1.70% | 1.76% | 1.96% | 3.32% |
| Net profit margin | 1.45% | 1.28% | 1.11% | 1.71% | 1.52% | 1.62% | 1.70% | 1.55% | 1.21% | 0.75% | 0.87% | 1.34% | 1.61% | 1.91% | 1.67% | 1.36% | 1.31% | 1.36% | 1.54% | 2.58% |
The gross profit margin of Kroger Company has shown variability over the past few quarters, with a high of 81.43% in August 2019 and a low of 16.01% in January 2023. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profit after accounting for the cost of goods sold, with recent levels hovering around 20%.
The operating profit margin has also fluctuated, ranging from a low of 1.71% in November 2021 to a high of 2.99% in August 2022. This ratio reflects Kroger's operational efficiency in managing operating expenses, with recent levels averaging around 2%.
Similarly, the pretax margin has shown variability, with a low of 0.90% in May 2022 and a high of 3.32% in February 2019. This metric indicates the company's ability to generate profit before accounting for taxes, with recent levels hovering around 2%.
Lastly, the net profit margin has fluctuated as well, with a low of 0.75% in November 2021 and a high of 2.58% in February 2019. This ratio reflects Kroger's overall profitability after accounting for all expenses, including taxes, with recent levels averaging around 1.5%.
Overall, while Kroger Company has shown some variability in its profitability ratios, the company has generally maintained stable levels of profitability over the analyzed periods.
Return on investment
| Feb 3, 2024 | Nov 4, 2023 | Aug 12, 2023 | May 20, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Nov 5, 2022 | Aug 13, 2022 | May 21, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Nov 6, 2021 | Aug 14, 2021 | May 22, 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 | Nov 7, 2020 | May 23, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 | Nov 9, 2019 | Aug 17, 2019 | May 25, 2019 | Feb 2, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 6.13% | 5.35% | 5.29% | 8.15% | 8.31% | 8.53% | 8.81% | 8.51% | 7.08% | 4.72% | 4.70% | 5.66% | 5.13% | 6.00% | 5.70% | 4.97% | 4.64% | 5.62% | 5.61% | 6.86% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.28% | 3.68% | 3.25% | 5.06% | 4.52% | 4.72% | 5.01% | 4.44% | 3.37% | 2.03% | 2.40% | 3.90% | 4.30% | 5.02% | 4.47% | 3.67% | 3.50% | 3.70% | 4.19% | 8.16% |
| Return on total capital | 15.02% | 13.94% | 12.88% | 18.28% | 17.01% | 17.17% | 17.67% | 15.74% | 12.58% | 8.46% | 9.87% | 14.61% | 15.39% | 17.67% | 15.76% | 13.71% | 13.16% | 13.65% | 15.08% | 24.20% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 18.63% | 16.76% | 15.35% | 23.31% | 22.35% | 23.69% | 25.30% | 23.15% | 17.51% | 10.64% | 12.51% | 20.61% | 21.86% | 24.16% | 22.43% | 19.29% | 17.85% | 18.88% | 21.63% | 39.44% |
Kroger Company's profitability ratios have shown fluctuating trends over the past few quarters. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has ranged between 4.72% to 8.81%, with a recent value of 6.13%. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its operations relative to its total assets.
The Return on assets (ROA) has varied between 2.03% to 5.06%, with a recent figure of 4.28%. This ratio measures the company's overall efficiency in using its assets to generate earnings.
Return on total capital has ranged from 8.46% to 24.20%, with a recent value of 15.02%. This ratio reflects how effectively the company is utilizing its total capital to generate returns.
The Return on equity (ROE) has shown fluctuations between 10.64% to 39.44%, with a recent value of 18.63%. This ratio demonstrates the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity.
Overall, while there have been variations in Kroger Company's profitability ratios, the company has generally maintained healthy levels of profitability, with ROE showing the highest volatility among the ratios analyzed.