FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Krispy Kreme's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €10 Mil. Krispy Kreme's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €317 Mil. Therefore, Krispy Kreme's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Krispy Kreme's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:9YM'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.16 Med: -1.87 Max: 13.26
Current: -0.44
During the past 8 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Krispy Kreme was 13.26%. The lowest was -6.16%. And the median was -1.87%.
FRA:9YM's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 69.9% of 309
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.88
vs FRA:9YM: -0.44
Krispy Kreme FCF Margin % Related Terms
Krispy Kreme FCF Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Krispy Kreme's FCF Margin % 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 NGVC, VLGEA, YSWY: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Krispy Kreme's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Krispy Kreme's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krispy Kreme's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 3.10% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #216 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 69.9%.
Is Krispy Kreme's FCF Margin % too high?
Krispy Kreme's current FCF Margin % is 3.10%. The Retail - Defensive industry median FCF Margin % is 1.88. Krispy Kreme's value of 3.10% is 64.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #216 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below 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 FCF Margin % compare to NGVC and VLGEA?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #216 out of 309 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Krispy Kreme in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.88. Krispy Kreme's value of 3.10% is 64.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.88, based on 309 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Krispy Kreme's current FCF Margin % of 3.10% is 64.9% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krispy Kreme's current FCF Margin % is 3.10%. 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 €7.62, compared to a current price of €3.06 — trading 59.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 3.10% and 64.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.88. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM), the current FCF Margin % is 3.10% 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 €3.06 is trading 59.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.62.
GuruFocus considers Krispy Kreme to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:9YM:
FCF Margin %: 3.10%
GF Value™: €7.62 vs. price of €3.06 (59.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#216 of 309)
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.
55GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:9YM
FCF Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:9YM has been successfully added to your 
