What Is Kroger Company (The) (KR) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Kroger Company (The)'s intrinsic value is estimated at a composite fair value of $64.14. While the stock appears modestly undervalued at $59.33 (implied upside of +8.1%), our analysis suggests a thinner margin of safety across 7 of 12 bullish models. Notably, RCMH-DCF sees the most upside at +101.3% (fair value: $119.41), while Regime Cross is the most conservative at -93.0% ($4.15). The spread between these extremes — +194.3% — reveals how different analytical frameworks can reach starkly different conclusions. Among models with highest confidence, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.
What Do the Models Say About KR?
12 of 13 models are currently active for KR. Of these, 7 models suggest upside while 5 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates KR's intrinsic value at $90.73, implying +52.9% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does KR Rank in Retail-Grocery Stores?
Among 11 Retail-Grocery Stores stocks, KR ranks #6 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.4/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.4 places KR in the top tier.
As a retail business, Kroger Company (The) operates in a sector where brand equity index is a critical driver of valuation. Investors evaluating KR should weigh these sector-specific dynamics alongside our model-derived fair values.
Is KR a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns KR a score of 5/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
12 of 13 models are active for Kroger Company (The). Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi 32-factor quality framework, Kroger Company (The)'s fundamental quality profile registers 8.4/10. This robust score captures the company's profitability depth, growth consistency, balance sheet resilience, and shareholder return track record.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +194.3% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every KR valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across KR's 12 active models, average confidence is 50%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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