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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Krispy Kreme does not have enough data to calculate 10-Year RORE %.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 10-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Krispy Kreme 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
Krispy Kreme 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krispy Kreme's 10-Year RORE % 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.
MEX:DNUT vs YSWY, VLGEA, NGVC: 10-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Krispy Kreme's 10-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Krispy Kreme's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krispy Kreme's 10-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 10-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 10-year before.
Krispy Kreme (MEX:DNUT) has a 10-Year RORE % of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #999999 out of 217 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is Krispy Kreme's 10-Year RORE % too high?
Krispy Kreme's current 10-Year RORE % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #999999 out of 217 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 10-Year RORE % compare to YSWY and VLGEA?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #999999 out of 217 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Krispy Kreme in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 9.47. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 10-Year RORE % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Retail - Defensive companies is 9.47, based on 217 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 10-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % mean?
A high 10-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 9.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krispy Kreme's current 10-Year RORE % is 0.00. 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 10-Year RORE % is 0.00. 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 10-Year RORE % calculated?
10-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Krispy Kreme (MEX:DNUT), the current 10-Year RORE % is 0.00 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 (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:
10-Year RORE %: 0.00
GF Value™: MXN150.62 vs. price of MXN55.30 (63.3% below fair value)
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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