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Krispy KremeFRA:9YM +3.18%55 Days Inventory is 27.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 33.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:9YM with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Retail - Defensive companies, Krispy Kreme ranks better than 64.12% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Krispy Kreme's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €23 Mil. Krispy Kreme's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €76 Mil.
Hence, Krispy Kreme's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Krispy Kreme's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:9YM'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.95 Med: 33.33 Max: 37.81
Current: 29.07
During the past 8 years, Krispy Kreme's highest Days Inventory was 37.81. The lowest was 26.95. And the median was 33.33.
FRA:9YM's Days Inventory is ranked better than 64.12% of 301
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 40.51
vs FRA:9YM: 29.07
Krispy Kreme's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (30.46) to Mar. 2026 (27.77).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Krispy Kreme's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.29.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Krispy Kreme's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.07.
Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Krispy Kreme's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Krispy Kreme's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Krispy Kreme Days Inventory Related Terms
Krispy Kreme Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krispy Kreme's Days Inventory 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.
FRA:9YM vs VLGEA, YSWY, NGVC: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Krispy Kreme's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Krispy Kreme's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krispy Kreme's Days Inventory 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 (FRA:9YM) has a Days Inventory of 27.77 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 33.33. Over the past decade, Krispy Kreme's Days Inventory has ranged from 26.95 to 37.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #108 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Krispy Kreme's Days Inventory too high?
Krispy Kreme's current Days Inventory of 27.77 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 33.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.95 to a high of 37.81. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 40.51. Krispy Kreme's value of 27.77 is 31.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #108 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to VLGEA and YSWY?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #108 out of 301 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Krispy Kreme in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 40.51. Krispy Kreme's value of 27.77 is 31.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Krispy Kreme's own Days Inventory has ranged from 26.95 to 37.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.33 vs. the industry median of 40.51, 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 Days Inventory for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 40.51, based on 301 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Krispy Kreme's current Days Inventory of 27.77 is 31.4% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 40.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krispy Kreme's current Days Inventory is 27.77, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 33.33. 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 (FRA:9YM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.56, compared to a current price of €2.92 — trading 61.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 27.77, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 33.33 and 31.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 40.51. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM), the current Days Inventory is 27.77 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 (FRA:9YM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krispy Kreme stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.92 is trading 61.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.56.
GuruFocus considers Krispy Kreme to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:9YM:
Days Inventory: 27.77 (17% below median its 10-year median of 33.33)
GF Value™: €7.56 vs. price of €2.92 (61.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#108 of 301)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9YM 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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