DNUT (Krispy Kreme) Current Accrued Expense: $121 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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DNUT Krispy Kreme Inc DNUT
55 GF Score
Price $3.23
GF Value $8.52
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Krispy Kreme Current Accrued Expense?

Krispy Kreme DNUT +4.03% 55 Current Accrued Expense is $121 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DNUT with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Krispy Kreme's Current Accrued Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $121 Mil.

Krispy Kreme's quarterly Current Accrued Expense declined from Sep. 2025 ($104 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($100 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($100 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($121 Mil).

Krispy Kreme's annual Current Accrued Expense declined from Dec. 2023 ($134 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($124 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($124 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($100 Mil).

Krispy Kreme Current Accrued Expense Historical Data

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Krispy Kreme Current Accrued Expense Chart

Krispy Kreme Annual Data
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Krispy Kreme Current Accrued Expense Calculation

Current Accrued Expense is the expense incurred during the accounting period, but not required to be paid until a later date. It includes compensation, interest, pensions and all other miscellaneous accruals reported by the company.

What does a Current Accrued Expense of $121 Mil mean?
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) has a Current Accrued Expense of $121 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Current Accrued Expense records the total amount of accrued expenses. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors.
Is Krispy Kreme's Current Accrued Expense too high?
Krispy Kreme's current Current Accrued Expense is $121 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 Current Accrued Expense compare to YSWY and VLGEA?
Krispy Kreme's Current Accrued Expense of $121 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 Current Accrued Expense for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Current Accrued Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Current Accrued Expense 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 Current Accrued Expense mean?
A high Current Accrued Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Current Accrued Expense records the total amount of accrued expenses. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. Krispy Kreme's current Current Accrued Expense is $121 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 $8.52, compared to a current price of $3.23 — trading 62.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Accrued Expense is $121 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 Current Accrued Expense calculated?
Current Accrued Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Krispy Kreme (DNUT), the current Current Accrued Expense is $121 Mil 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 (DNUT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krispy Kreme stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.23 is trading 62.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.52. GuruFocus considers Krispy Kreme to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for DNUT:

  • Current Accrued Expense: $121 Mil
  • GF Value™: $8.52 vs. price of $3.23 (62.1% 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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