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Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Kroger (KR)

This page compares Casey's General Stores (CASY) with Kroger (KR) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Casey's General Stores (CASY) and Kroger (KR) are both classified in the Food Retail sub-industry within the broader Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

SymbolCASYKR
NameCasey's General Stores Inc.Kroger Co.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer StaplesConsumer Staples
GICS Industry GroupConsumer Staples Distribution & RetailConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & RetailConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS Sub-IndustryFood RetailFood Retail
Market Capitalization28.21 billion USD38.84 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateOctober 20, 1983January 2, 1962
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 39.69 and Kroger (KR) at 40.90 trade in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) among industry peers, indicating higher trailing earnings multiples than typical peers.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

39.69

Max
48.77
Q3
39.42
Median
21.54
Q1
16.82
Min
10.82

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

40.90

Max
48.77
Q3
39.42
Median
21.54
Q1
16.82
Min
10.82
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Kroger (KR): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Kroger (KR) at 0.26 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 1.66 sits in the pricier quartile — CASY costs more per dollar of sales.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

1.66

Max
1.66
Q3
0.90
Median
0.50
Q1
0.25
Min
0.02

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.26

Max
1.66
Q3
0.90
Median
0.50
Q1
0.25
Min
0.02
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Kroger (KR): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 7.31 and Kroger (KR) at 6.81 carry a premium to book value versus peers, sitting in the upper Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) quartile of their industries.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

7.31

Max
9.51
Q3
6.04
Median
4.08
Q1
2.12
Min
0.75

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

6.81

Max
9.51
Q3
6.04
Median
4.08
Q1
2.12
Min
0.75
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Kroger (KR): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCASYKR
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)39.6940.90
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)1.660.26
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)7.316.81
Free Cash Flow Yield1.66%8.75%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 17.88% and Kroger (KR) at 14.41% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

17.88%

Max
37.28%
Q3
22.55%
Median
14.81%
Q1
8.71%
Min
-4.85%

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

14.41%

Max
37.28%
Q3
22.55%
Median
14.81%
Q1
8.71%
Min
-4.85%
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Kroger (KR): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 3.83% keeps a top-quartile share of each sales dollar as profit, while Kroger (KR) at 0.69% keeps a bottom-quartile share.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

3.83%

Max
6.51%
Q3
3.51%
Median
2.17%
Q1
1.27%
Min
-0.25%

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.69%

Max
6.51%
Q3
3.51%
Median
2.17%
Q1
1.27%
Min
-0.25%
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Kroger (KR): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 4.98% and Kroger (KR) at 3.44% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

4.98%

Max
9.24%
Q3
5.05%
Median
3.55%
Q1
1.17%
Min
-0.11%

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

3.44%

Max
9.24%
Q3
5.05%
Median
3.55%
Q1
1.17%
Min
-0.11%
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Kroger (KR): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCASYKR
Return on Equity (TTM)17.88%14.41%
Return on Assets (TTM)7.13%5.76%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)3.83%0.69%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)4.98%3.44%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)24.54%24.10%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Kroger (KR): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCASYKR
1-Year Revenue Growth7.25%0.35%
3-Year Revenue CAGR7.16%-0.14%

EPS Growth

Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Kroger (KR): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCASYKR
1-Year EPS Growth9.01%-58.04%
3-Year EPS CAGR17.17%-20.46%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 1.04 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Kroger (KR) at 0.80 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for KR.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

1.04

Max
1.52
Q3
1.36
Median
1.17
Q1
0.96
Min
0.60

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.80

Max
1.52
Q3
1.36
Median
1.17
Q1
0.96
Min
0.60
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Kroger (KR): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 0.75 is around its industry mid-range for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), while Kroger (KR) at 4.16 sits above its industry benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.75

Max
3.40
Q3
2.01
Median
1.29
Q1
0.65
Min
0.00

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

4.16

Max
3.40
Q3
2.01
Median
1.29
Q1
0.65
Min
0.00
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Kroger (KR): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCASYKR
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.040.80
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.754.16
Net Debt / EBITDA1.752.64

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Kroger (KR) at 2.22% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 0.30%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.30%

Max
4.34%
Q3
2.11%
Median
0.66%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

2.22%

Max
4.34%
Q3
2.11%
Median
0.66%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Kroger (KR): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 11.90% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Kroger (KR) at 87.01% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

11.90%

Max
60.00%
Q3
31.85%
Median
16.54%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

87.01%

Max
60.00%
Q3
31.85%
Median
16.54%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Kroger (KR): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolCASYKR
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.30%2.22%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)11.90%87.01%

Performance & Risk

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Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Kroger (KR): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolCASYKR
1-Year Return69.92%-2.84%
1-Year Volatility26.16%27.56%
Beta0.630.42
3-Month Avg. Volume0.60M6.05M