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Krispy KremeMEX:DNUT -1.06%42 Cash Ratio is 0.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 143% above its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates MEX:DNUT with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN150.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Retail - Defensive companies, Krispy Kreme ranks worse than 69.21% on this metric.
Krispy Kreme has a Cash Ratio of 0.17. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Krispy Kreme's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DNUT'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.17
Current: 0.17
During the past 8 years, Krispy Kreme's highest Cash Ratio was 0.17. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.07.
MEX:DNUT's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 69.21% of 302
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.29
vs MEX:DNUT: 0.17
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Krispy Kreme Cash Ratio Related Terms
Krispy Kreme Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krispy Kreme's Cash Ratio can be seen below:
* 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.
MEX:DNUT vs YSWY, VLGEA, NGVC: Cash Ratio Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Krispy Kreme's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Krispy Kreme Cash Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Krispy Kreme's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krispy Kreme's Cash Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Krispy Kreme (MEX:DNUT) has a Cash Ratio of 0.17 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. This is 143% above median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Krispy Kreme's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #209 out of 302 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is Krispy Kreme's Cash Ratio too high?
Krispy Kreme's current Cash Ratio of 0.17 is 143% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.17. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cash Ratio is 0.29. Krispy Kreme's value of 0.17 is 41.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #209 out of 302 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Krispy Kreme has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krispy Kreme's Cash Ratio compare to YSWY and VLGEA?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #209 out of 302 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Krispy Kreme in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.29. Krispy Kreme's value of 0.17 is 41.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Krispy Kreme's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.29, Krispy Kreme has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cash Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.29, based on 302 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Krispy Kreme's current Cash Ratio of 0.17 is 41.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krispy Kreme's current Cash Ratio is 0.17, which is 143% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. 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 (MEX:DNUT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN150.62, compared to a current price of MXN55.30 — trading 63.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.17, which is 143% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 41.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.29. Krispy Kreme's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Krispy Kreme (MEX:DNUT), the current Cash Ratio is 0.17 as of Mar. 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 (MEX:DNUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krispy Kreme stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN55.30 is trading 63.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN150.62.
GuruFocus considers Krispy Kreme to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DNUT:
Cash Ratio: 0.17 (143% above median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: MXN150.62 vs. price of MXN55.30 (63.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#209 of 302)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DNUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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