Guzman y Gomez (ASX:GYG) Retained Earnings: A$-24.1 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Guzman y Gomez Retained Earnings?

Guzman y Gomez ASX:GYG +2.00% 9 Retained Earnings is A$-24.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:GYG with a GF Score™ of 9/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Guzman y Gomez's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-24.1 Mil.

Guzman y Gomez's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2024 (A$-28.8 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$-21.7 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2025 (A$-21.7 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$-24.1 Mil).

Guzman y Gomez's annual retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 (A$0.0 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (A$-36.1 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2024 (A$-36.1 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$-21.7 Mil).

Guzman y Gomez  (ASX:GYG) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

Guzman y Gomez Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Guzman y Gomez Retained Earnings Chart

Guzman y Gomez Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Retained Earnings
0.00 0.00 -36.15 -21.67

Guzman y Gomez Semi-Annual Data
Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial -40.40 -36.15 -28.85 -21.67 -24.08
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Guzman y Gomez Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

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What does a Retained Earnings of A$-24.1 Mil mean?
Guzman y Gomez (ASX:GYG) has a Retained Earnings of A$-24.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Guzman y Gomez and its competitors.
Is Guzman y Gomez's Retained Earnings too high?
Guzman y Gomez's current Retained Earnings is A$-24.1 Mil. Overall, Guzman y Gomez has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guzman y Gomez's Retained Earnings compare to MCD and SBUX?
Guzman y Gomez's Retained Earnings of A$-24.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Restaurants company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Retained Earnings 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 Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Guzman y Gomez and its competitors. Guzman y Gomez's current Retained Earnings is A$-24.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guzman y Gomez stock overvalued right now?
Guzman y Gomez (ASX:GYG) has a current Retained Earnings of A$-24.1 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is A$-24.1 Mil. Guzman y Gomez's overall GF Score™ is 9/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Guzman y Gomez (ASX:GYG), the current Retained Earnings is A$-24.1 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Guzman y Gomez Business Description

Address 64-76 Kippax Street, Level 2, Surry Hills, NSW, AUS, 2010
Guzman y Gomez is a Mexican-inspired quick-service restaurant operator and franchisor. Most stores are in Australia. Underpinning the company's growth outlook is an ambitious plan to reach a network of more than 1000 Australian stores over the next 20-plus years. At the end of fiscal 2025, its footprint stood at a around 200. Guzman also has a presence in Singapore and Japan through master franchise agreements.
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