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Krispy KremeMEX:DNUT -1.06%42 Equity-to-Asset is 0.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.36. 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 312 Retail - Defensive companies, Krispy Kreme ranks worse than 75.96% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Krispy Kreme's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN11,393 Mil. Krispy Kreme's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN43,036 Mil.
Therefore, Krispy Kreme's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Krispy Kreme's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DNUT'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.4
Current: 0.27
During the past 8 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Krispy Kreme was 0.40. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.36.
MEX:DNUT's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 75.96% of 312
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs MEX:DNUT: 0.27
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
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Krispy Kreme Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krispy Kreme's Equity-to-Asset 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: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Krispy Kreme's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Krispy Kreme's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krispy Kreme's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Krispy Kreme's Equity to Asset Ratio 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 (MEX:DNUT) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.27 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Krispy Kreme's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.22 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #237 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Krispy Kreme's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Krispy Kreme's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.27 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.40. The Retail - Defensive industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. Krispy Kreme's value of 0.27 is 38.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #237 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to YSWY and VLGEA?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #237 out of 312 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Krispy Kreme in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. Krispy Kreme's value of 0.27 is 38.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Krispy Kreme's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.22 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.44, based on 312 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Krispy Kreme's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.27 is 38.6% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krispy Kreme's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.27, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.36. 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 Equity-to-Asset is 0.27, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 38.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.44. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Krispy Kreme (MEX:DNUT), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.27 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:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.27 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: MXN150.62 vs. price of MXN55.30 (63.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#237 of 312)
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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