Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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FRA:9YM Krispy Kreme Inc FRA:9YM
55 GF Score
Price €2.92
GF Value €7.56
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Krispy Kreme Moat Score?

Krispy Kreme FRA:9YM +3.18% 55 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:9YM with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 318 Retail - Defensive companies, Krispy Kreme ranks better than 92.14% on this metric.

Krispy Kreme has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Krispy Kreme has Narrow Moat: Krispy Kreme Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand and customer loyalty. However, it faces competition in the food industry, which limits its pricing power and market share.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Krispy Kreme might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Krispy Kreme  (FRA:9YM) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Krispy Kreme Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:9YM vs VLGEA, YSWY, NGVC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Krispy Kreme's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Krispy Kreme's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Krispy Kreme's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #25 out of 318 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Krispy Kreme's Moat Score too high?
Krispy Kreme's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #25 out of 318 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to VLGEA and YSWY?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #25 out of 318 companies for Moat Score. This places Krispy Kreme in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Krispy Kreme's current Moat Score is 5. 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 €7.56, compared to a current price of €2.92 — trading 61.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 19, 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 €2.92 is trading 61.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.56. GuruFocus considers Krispy Kreme to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:9YM:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €7.56 vs. price of €2.92 (61.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs

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 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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