VanEck JP Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF vs Kroger Co — how do they compare? VanEck JP Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF trades at $25.47, while Kroger Co trades at $56.9 (market cap $34.65B). The key difference: Kroger Co pays a 2.24% dividend while VanEck JP Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF pays none, and VanEck JP Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Kroger Co nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EMLC | KR | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $26.59 | $75.60 |
52-Week Low | $24.83 | $55.53 |
Market Cap | — | $34.65B |
Enterprise Value | — | $54.75B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.24% |
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Kroger (KR) trades at $58.74, down 0.96% today, with a bearish technical outlook despite recent earnings beats. The company maintains stable revenue around $147B with improving net margins to 1.81% in 2025. Recent acquisition of Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion expands Midwest presence, while Berkshire Hathaway ownership provides institutional confidence. Valuation shows mixed signals with low P/S of 0.28 but elevated P/E of 55.29.
KR offers defensive exposure with dividend yield support, but faces competitive grocery wars and margin pressure. Analyst consensus targets $68.63 (17% upside) with 48% buy ratings. Key risks include integration execution of Giant Eagle deal and industry pricing pressures. Cash flow strength supports dividend sustainability despite negative ROE.
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EMLC invests in local currency-denominated government bonds from emerging market countries. It provides exposure to sovereign debt in nations like Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa, allowing investors to gain from high yields and potential local currency appreciation.
Read more on EMLC →Kroger is the leading American grocer, with 2,726 supermarkets operating under several banners throughout the country as of the end of fiscal 2021. Around 83% of stores have pharmacies, while nearly 60% also sell fuel. The company also operates roughly 120 fine jewelry stores. Kroger features a leading private-label offering and manufactures around 30% of its own-brand units (and more than 40% of its grocery own-label assortment) itself, in 33 food production plants nationwide. Kroger is a top-two grocer in most of its major markets (as of early 2021, according to company data). Virtually all of Kroger's sales come from the United States.
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