FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Krispy Kreme FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krispy Kreme's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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FRA:9YM vs VLGEA, YSWY, NGVC: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Krispy Kreme's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Krispy Kreme's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krispy Kreme's FCF Yield % 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 Yield % of -0.97 as of Jul. 05, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #223 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is Krispy Kreme's FCF Yield % too high?
Krispy Kreme's current FCF Yield % is -0.97. Based on the distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #223 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Krispy Kreme has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krispy Kreme's FCF Yield % compare to VLGEA and YSWY?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #223 out of 312 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Krispy Kreme in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.63. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.63, based on 312 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krispy Kreme's current FCF Yield % is -0.97. 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 €7.61, compared to a current price of €3.03 — trading 60.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -0.97. Krispy Kreme's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM), the current FCF Yield % is -0.97 as of Jul. 05, 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 €3.03 is trading 60.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.61.
GuruFocus considers Krispy Kreme to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:9YM:
FCF Yield %: -0.97
GF Value™: €7.61 vs. price of €3.03 (60.2% below fair value)
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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