Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Krispy Kreme's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-20 Mil. Krispy Kreme's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €317 Mil. Therefore, Krispy Kreme's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Krispy Kreme's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:9YM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.87 Med: -2.01 Max: 0.19
Current: -33.36
FRA:9YM's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 96.1% of 308
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs FRA:9YM: -33.36
Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Krispy Kreme Net Margin % Related Terms
Krispy Kreme Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krispy Kreme's Net 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Krispy Kreme's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Krispy Kreme's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krispy Kreme's Net 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 Net Margin % of -6.21% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #296 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is Krispy Kreme's Net Margin % too high?
Krispy Kreme's current Net Margin % is -6.21%. Based on the distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #296 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Net Margin % compare to NGVC and VLGEA?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #296 out of 308 companies for Net Margin %. This places Krispy Kreme in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.16, based on 308 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krispy Kreme's current Net Margin % is -6.21%. 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 Net Margin % is -6.21%. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM), the current Net Margin % is -6.21% 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:
Net Margin %: -6.21%
GF Value™: €7.62 vs. price of €3.06 (59.8% 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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