Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -15.55% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:9YM Krispy Kreme Inc FRA:9YM
56 GF Score
Price €2.95
GF Value €7.43
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Krispy Kreme ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Krispy Kreme FRA:9YM +0.68% 56 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -15.55% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:9YM with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Krispy Kreme's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -14.31%. Krispy Kreme's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.92. Krispy Kreme's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -15.55%.


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Krispy Kreme ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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Krispy Kreme Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.10 -0.92 -1.47 0.18 -49.78

Krispy Kreme Quarterly Data
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FRA:9YM vs VLGEA, YSWY, NGVC: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Krispy Kreme's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Krispy Kreme's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Krispy Kreme's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Krispy Kreme ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Krispy Kreme's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-53.76% / 1.08
=-49.78%

Krispy Kreme's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-14.31% / 0.92
=-15.55%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -15.55% mean?
Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -15.55% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors.
Is Krispy Kreme's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Krispy Kreme's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -15.55%. Overall, Krispy Kreme has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krispy Kreme's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to VLGEA and YSWY?
Krispy Kreme's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -15.55% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. Krispy Kreme's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -15.55%. 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 €7.43, compared to a current price of €2.95 — trading 60.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -15.55%. Krispy Kreme's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -15.55% 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 €2.95 is trading 60.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.43. GuruFocus considers Krispy Kreme to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:9YM:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -15.55%
  • GF Value™: €7.43 vs. price of €2.95 (60.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 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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