Krispy Kreme Inc (DNUT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Krispy Kreme Inc stock (DNUT) is currently trading at $3.39. Krispy Kreme Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.40. Analyst consensus price target for DNUT is $4.17. WallStSmart rates DNUT as Sell.
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- Krispy Kreme Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
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Smart Analysis
Krispy Kreme Inc (DNUT) · 8 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
Krispy Kreme Inc (DNUT) Key Strengths (2)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Supporting Valuation Data
Krispy Kreme Inc (DNUT) Areas to Watch (6)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Revenue declining -2.90%, a shrinking business
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Moderate institutional interest at 44.02%
Krispy Kreme Inc (DNUT) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 34/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 8 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.40), Price/Book (0.92) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -2.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -56.90%, Operating Margin at 1.54%, Profit Margin at -33.90%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -56.90% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -2.90% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Revenue Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
DNUT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
DNUT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.40x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 1.23x (15th percentile). The current valuation is 85% below its historical high of 2.6x set in Aug 2021, and 46% above its historical low of 0.27x in Jun 2025. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.5x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Krispy Kreme Inc (DNUT) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE › GROCERY STORES
The Big Picture
Krispy Kreme Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 1.5B with 290% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -33.9% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 28M in free cash flow and 45M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 290% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
The company is unprofitable with a -33.9% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 93.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Debt management: total debt of 1.8B is significantly higher than cash (-42M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor GROCERY STORES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Krispy Kreme Inc.
Bottom Line
Krispy Kreme Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Krispy Kreme Inc(DNUT)
NASDAQ
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
GROCERY STORES
USA
Krispy Kreme, Inc., is a brand-name retailer and wholesaler of donuts, coffee and other packaged complementary drinks, treats, and candies. The company is headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.