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Krispy KremeFRA:9YM +0.68%55 Days Payable is 136.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 168.70. GuruFocus rates FRA:9YM with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Retail - Defensive companies, Krispy Kreme ranks better than 91.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Krispy Kreme's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:9YM'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 117.59 Med: 168.7 Max: 193.29
Current: 117.59
During the past 8 years, Krispy Kreme's highest Days Payable was 193.29. The lowest was 117.59. And the median was 168.70.
FRA:9YM's Days Payable is ranked better than 91.15% of 305
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 43.4
vs FRA:9YM: 117.59
Krispy Kreme's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (122.94) to Mar. 2026 (136.05).
It may suggest that Krispy Kremedelayed paying its suppliers.
Krispy Kreme Days Payable Related Terms
Krispy Kreme Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krispy Kreme's Days Payable 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 Payable Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Krispy Kreme's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Payable vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Krispy Kreme's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krispy Kreme's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Krispy Kreme's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM) has a Days Payable of 136.05 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 168.70. Over the past decade, Krispy Kreme's Days Payable has ranged from 117.59 to 193.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #27 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Krispy Kreme's Days Payable too high?
Krispy Kreme's current Days Payable of 136.05 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 168.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 117.59 to a high of 193.29. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Payable is 43.40. Krispy Kreme's value of 136.05 is 213.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #27 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Payable compare to VLGEA and YSWY?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #27 out of 305 companies for Days Payable. This places Krispy Kreme in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 43.40. Krispy Kreme's value of 136.05 is 213.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Krispy Kreme's own Days Payable has ranged from 117.59 to 193.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 168.70 vs. the industry median of 43.40, Krispy Kreme has consistently been above 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 Payable for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Defensive companies is 43.40, based on 305 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Krispy Kreme's current Days Payable of 136.05 is 213.5% above 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Payable is 43.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krispy Kreme's current Days Payable is 136.05, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 168.70. 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 €7.59, compared to a current price of €2.95 — trading 61.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 136.05, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 168.70 and 213.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 43.40. 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 Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM), the current Days Payable is 136.05 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 €2.95 is trading 61.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.59.
GuruFocus considers Krispy Kreme to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:9YM:
Days Payable: 136.05 (19% below median its 10-year median of 168.70)
GF Value™: €7.59 vs. price of €2.95 (61.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 213.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#27 of 305)
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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