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Krispy Kreme (MEX:DNUT) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Krispy Kreme Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Krispy Kreme Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krispy Kreme's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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Krispy Kreme Forward PE Ratio Chart
Krispy Kreme Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
30.37
Krispy Kreme Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
30.37
97.02
379.31
MEX:DNUT vs YSWY, VLGEA, NGVC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Krispy Kreme's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Krispy Kreme's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krispy Kreme's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Krispy Kreme (MEX:DNUT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 379.31 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #131 out of 131 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is Krispy Kreme's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Krispy Kreme's current Forward PE Ratio is 379.31. The Retail - Defensive industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.89. Krispy Kreme's value of 379.31 is 2447.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #131 out of 131 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to YSWY and VLGEA?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #131 out of 131 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Krispy Kreme in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.89. Krispy Kreme's value of 379.31 is 2447.4% 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 Forward PE Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 14.89, based on 131 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Krispy Kreme's current Forward PE Ratio of 379.31 is 2447.4% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krispy Kreme's current Forward PE Ratio is 379.31. 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 Forward PE Ratio is 379.31 and 2447.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 14.89. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Krispy Kreme (MEX:DNUT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 379.31 as of Aug. 03, 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:
Forward PE Ratio: 379.31
GF Value™: MXN150.62 vs. price of MXN55.30 (63.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2447.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#131 of 131)
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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