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

This page compares Casey's General Stores (CASY) with Kroger (KR) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, 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
Company NameCasey's General Stores, Inc.The 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 Capitalization31.59 billion USD43.53 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqGSNYSE
Listing DateOctober 20, 1983January 2, 1962
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

CASY
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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.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolCASYKR
5-Day Price Return-4.08%5.73%
13-Week Price Return28.82%-4.11%
26-Week Price Return57.96%6.02%
52-Week Price Return86.84%-0.77%
Month-to-Date Return3.65%0.37%
Year-to-Date Return54.18%9.35%
10-Day Avg. Volume0.42M4.86M
3-Month Avg. Volume0.52M6.21M
3-Month Volatility26.61%28.83%
Beta0.660.45

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 17.55% and Kroger (KR) at 9.42% 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

17.55%

Max
36.06%
Q3
23.69%
Median
14.31%
Q1
8.17%
Min
-4.97%

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

9.42%

Max
36.06%
Q3
23.69%
Median
14.31%
Q1
8.17%
Min
-4.97%
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% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), while Kroger (KR) at 0.69% falls into the bottom quartile.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

3.83%

Max
6.61%
Q3
3.54%
Median
2.37%
Q1
1.17%
Min
-0.25%

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.69%

Max
6.61%
Q3
3.54%
Median
2.37%
Q1
1.17%
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)

Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 5.62% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Kroger (KR) at 1.28%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

5.62%

Max
8.84%
Q3
4.88%
Median
3.65%
Q1
1.28%
Min
-1.18%

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

1.28%

Max
8.84%
Q3
4.88%
Median
3.65%
Q1
1.28%
Min
-1.18%
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)17.55%9.42%
Return on Assets (TTM)7.70%1.50%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)3.83%0.69%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)5.62%1.28%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)24.54%23.30%

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 0.88 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for KR.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

1.04

Max
1.93
Q3
1.37
Median
1.14
Q1
0.94
Min
0.60

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.88

Max
1.93
Q3
1.37
Median
1.14
Q1
0.94
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 0.63 carries Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) around its industry mid-range, while Kroger (KR) at 2.56 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.63

Max
2.56
Q3
1.23
Median
0.54
Q1
0.18
Min
0.00

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

2.56

Max
2.56
Q3
1.23
Median
0.54
Q1
0.18
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.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 9.49 posts Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) around its industry mid-range, while Kroger (KR) at 2.76 drops into the bottom quartile.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

9.49

Max
20.24
Q3
20.10
Median
9.06
Q1
3.31
Min
-8.07

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

2.76

Max
20.24
Q3
20.10
Median
9.06
Q1
3.31
Min
-8.07
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Kroger (KR): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCASYKR
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.040.88
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.610.41
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.632.56
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)9.492.76

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
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)0.32%1.22%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)9.22%0.35%
3-Year Revenue CAGR7.16%-0.14%
5-Year Revenue CAGR11.68%2.19%

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
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)49.82%49.08%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)21.40%-57.80%
3-Year EPS CAGR16.78%-20.50%
5-Year EPS CAGR15.45%-14.07%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Kroger (KR) at 2.03% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 0.26%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.26%

Max
3.79%
Q3
1.97%
Median
0.71%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

2.03%

Max
3.79%
Q3
1.97%
Median
0.71%
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)

Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 12.40% and Kroger (KR) at 27.74% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

12.40%

Max
59.10%
Q3
34.35%
Median
20.99%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

27.74%

Max
59.10%
Q3
34.35%
Median
20.99%
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.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolCASYKR
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.26%2.03%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)12.40%27.74%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 48.42 and Kroger (KR) at 42.81 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

48.42

Max
56.23
Q3
39.93
Median
20.28
Q1
15.79
Min
12.13

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

42.81

Max
56.23
Q3
39.93
Median
20.28
Q1
15.79
Min
12.13
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 0.29 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 1.85 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated trailing revenue multiple for CASY relative to peers.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

1.85

Max
1.68
Q3
0.91
Median
0.53
Q1
0.29
Min
0.10

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.29

Max
1.68
Q3
0.91
Median
0.53
Q1
0.29
Min
0.10
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)

Kroger (KR) at 5.88 carries typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 6.02 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — CASY carries a higher book-value multiple relative to peers.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

6.02

Max
9.93
Q3
5.88
Median
3.71
Q1
1.93
Min
0.79

KR

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

5.88

Max
9.93
Q3
5.88
Median
3.71
Q1
1.93
Min
0.79
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)48.4242.81
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)1.850.29
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)6.025.88
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)47.1712.58