Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM) Inventory Turnover: 3.29 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:9YM Krispy Kreme Inc FRA:9YM
53 GF Score
Price €2.69
GF Value €7.44
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What is Krispy Kreme Inventory Turnover?

Krispy Kreme FRA:9YM -1.10% 53 Inventory Turnover is 3.29 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:9YM with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Krispy Kreme's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €76 Mil. Krispy Kreme's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €23 Mil. Krispy Kreme's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.29.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Krispy Kreme's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.77.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Krispy Kreme's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.07.


Krispy Kreme  (FRA:9YM) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Krispy Kreme's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=23.2485/76.405*365 / 4
=27.77

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Krispy Kreme's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=23.2485 / 317.484
=0.07

* 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.


Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.


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Krispy Kreme Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Krispy Kreme's Inventory Turnover 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.

Krispy Kreme Inventory Turnover Chart

Krispy Kreme Annual Data
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Inventory Turnover
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Krispy Kreme Quarterly Data
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Krispy Kreme Inventory Turnover Calculation

Krispy Kreme's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=318.172 / ((26.867 + 22.953) / 2 )
=318.172 / 24.91
=12.77

Krispy Kreme's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=76.405 / ((22.953 + 23.544) / 2 )
=76.405 / 23.2485
=3.29

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 3.29 mean?
Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM) has a Inventory Turnover of 3.29 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors.
Is Krispy Kreme's Inventory Turnover too high?
Krispy Kreme's current Inventory Turnover is 3.29. Overall, Krispy Kreme has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krispy Kreme's Inventory Turnover compare to VLGEA and YSWY?
Krispy Kreme's Inventory Turnover of 3.29 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. Krispy Kreme's current Inventory Turnover is 3.29. 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 €7.44, compared to a current price of €2.69 — trading 63.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 3.29. Krispy Kreme's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM), the current Inventory Turnover is 3.29 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 €2.69 is trading 63.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.44. GuruFocus considers Krispy Kreme to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:9YM:

  • Inventory Turnover: 3.29
  • GF Value™: €7.44 vs. price of €2.69 (63.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs

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Krispy Kreme Business Description

Other Exchanges DNUT:USADNUT:Mexico
Address 2116 Hawkins Street, Suite 101, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28203
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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