DNUT (Krispy Kreme) Deferred Tax: $-10 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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DNUT Krispy Kreme Inc DNUT
55 GF Score
Price $3.22
GF Value $7.02
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Krispy Kreme Deferred Tax?

Krispy Kreme DNUT -2.28% 55 Deferred Tax is $-10 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates DNUT with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.02 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Change In Deferred Tax represents future tax liability or asset, resulting from temporary differences between book (accounting) value of assets and liabilities, and their tax value. This arises due to differences between financial accounting for shareholders and tax accounting.

Krispy Kreme's change in deferred tax for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-4 Mil. Its change in deferred tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-10 Mil.

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Krispy Kreme Deferred Tax Historical Data

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Krispy Kreme Deferred Tax Chart

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Krispy Kreme Deferred Tax Calculation

Change In Deferred Tax represents future tax liability or asset, resulting from temporary differences between book (accounting) value of assets and liabilities, and their tax value. This arises due to differences between financial accounting for shareholders and tax accounting.

Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-10 Mil.


* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Deferred Tax →
What does a Deferred Tax of $-10 Mil mean?
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) has a Deferred Tax of $-10 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Change in Defered Tax is amount of deferred tax assets or liabilities due to temporary differences in financial and tax accounting. View historical data for Krispy Kreme.
Is Krispy Kreme's Deferred Tax too high?
Krispy Kreme's current Deferred Tax is $-10 Mil. Overall, Krispy Kreme has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krispy Kreme's Deferred Tax compare to NGVC and VLGEA?
Krispy Kreme's Deferred Tax of $-10 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Deferred Tax for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Deferred Tax depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Deferred Tax should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Deferred Tax mean?
A high Deferred Tax can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Defered Tax is amount of deferred tax assets or liabilities due to temporary differences in financial and tax accounting. View historical data for Krispy Kreme. Krispy Kreme's current Deferred Tax is $-10 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Krispy Kreme stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krispy Kreme (DNUT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.02, compared to a current price of $3.22 — trading 54.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Deferred Tax is $-10 Mil. Krispy Kreme's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Deferred Tax calculated?
Deferred Tax is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Krispy Kreme (DNUT), the current Deferred Tax is $-10 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Krispy Kreme (DNUT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krispy Kreme stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.22 is trading 54.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.02. GuruFocus considers Krispy Kreme to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for DNUT:

  • Deferred Tax: $-10 Mil
  • GF Value™: $7.02 vs. price of $3.22 (54.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the DNUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Krispy Kreme Business Description

Other Exchanges DNUT:Mexico9YM:Germany
Address 2116 Hawkins Street, Suite 101, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28203
Krispy Kreme Inc is a sweet-treat brand company. The company's Original Glazed doughnut is recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-mouth experience. It operates through its network of fresh Doughnut Shops, partnerships with retailers, and a growing e-commerce and delivery business. The company conducts its business through the following three reported segments: U.S., which includes all operations in the United States; International, which includes operations in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, and Mexico; and Market Development, which includes franchise operations world-wide. It derives maximum revenue from the U.S. segment.
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