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Krispy KremeDNUT +1.17%50 Cash-to-Debt is 0.02 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates DNUT with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Retail - Defensive companies, Krispy Kreme ranks worse than 94.7% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Krispy Kreme's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.02.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Krispy Kremecouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Krispy Kreme's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
DNUT'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.06
Current: 0.02
During the past 8 years, Krispy Kreme's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.06. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.02.
DNUT's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 94.7% of 302
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs DNUT: 0.02
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Krispy Kreme Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Krispy Kreme Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krispy Kreme's Cash-to-Debt 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
DNUT vs YSWY, VLGEA, NGVC: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Krispy Kreme's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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-to-Debt vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Krispy Kreme's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krispy Kreme's Cash-to-Debt 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 (DNUT) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.02 as of Jun. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 0.02. Over the past decade, Krispy Kreme's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 0.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #286 out of 302 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 94.7%.
Is Krispy Kreme's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Krispy Kreme's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.02 is near median its 10-year median of 0.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.06. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.44. Krispy Kreme's value of 0.02 is 95.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #286 out of 302 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Krispy Kreme has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krispy Kreme's Cash-to-Debt compare to YSWY and VLGEA?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #286 out of 302 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Krispy Kreme in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.44. Krispy Kreme's value of 0.02 is 95.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Krispy Kreme's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 0.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.44, 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-to-Debt for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.44, based on 302 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Krispy Kreme's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.02 is 95.5% 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-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krispy Kreme's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.02. 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 $7.05, compared to a current price of $3.47 — trading 50.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 95.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.44. Krispy Kreme's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Krispy Kreme (DNUT), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.02 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 $3.47 is trading 50.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.05.
GuruFocus considers Krispy Kreme to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for DNUT:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.02 (near median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: $7.05 vs. price of $3.47 (50.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#286 of 302)
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 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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