Kroger Co vs Simon Property Group Inc — how do they compare? Kroger Co trades at $58.57 (market cap $35.75B), while Simon Property Group Inc trades at $228.44 (market cap $74.00B). The key difference: Simon Property Group Inc is far larger — about 2.1× Kroger Co's market cap, and Simon Property Group Inc pays the higher dividend (3.86%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KR | SPG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $35.75B | $74.00B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Real Estate |
52-Week High | $75.60 | $228.70 |
52-Week Low | $55.53 | $160.68 |
Enterprise Value | $55.85B | $102.48B |
Dividend Yield | 2.47% | 3.86% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
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.
Read more on KR →Simon Property Group is the second- largest real estate investment trust in the United States. Its portfolio includes an interest in 207 properties: 119 traditional malls, 69 premium outlets, 14 Mills centers (a combination of a traditional mall, outlet center, and big-box retailers), six lifestyle centers, and five other retail properties. Simon's portfolio averaged $693 in sales per square foot over the 12 months prior to the pandemic. The company also owns a 21% interest in Klepierre, a European retail company with investments in shopping centers in 16 countries, and joint venture interests in 33 premium outlets across 11 countries.
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