Return on Equity (ROE)
Higher than 17% of Consumer Defensive sector peers
Updated 1032h ago
Sector Performance
17th percentileDNUT
-78.6%
Sector Median
8.1%
Sector Avg
-20.9%
Deep Analysis
Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) has a Return on Equity (ROE) of -78.6% as of May 2026.
This places DNUT in the 17th percentile of the Consumer Defensive sector, which has a median Return on Equity (ROE) of 8.1% and a sector average of -20.9%. DNUT's Return on Equity (ROE) is 1070.4% below the sector median, a significant divergence that warrants closer examination. In context: ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about DNUT?
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?
Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.
How does DNUT's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?
DNUT's Return on Equity (ROE) of -78.6% compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 8.1%, placing it in the 17th percentile.
Who are DNUT's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?
The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: KDP (8.1%), CELH (8.1%), BUD (7.8%), ADM (4.7%), CPB (15.4%).
The Formula
Net Income / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
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-78.6%
Sector Median
8.1%
Sector Avg
-20.9%
How DNUT's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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