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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Saunders International's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$13.3 Mil.
Saunders International's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2024 (A$23.2 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$17.8 Mil) and
declined
from Jun. 2025 (A$17.8 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$13.3 Mil).
Saunders International's annual retained earnings
increased
from Jun. 2023 (A$16.1 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (A$20.8 Mil) but then
declined
from Jun. 2024 (A$20.8 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$17.8 Mil).
Saunders International (ASX:SND) 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.
Saunders International Retained Earnings Historical Data
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Saunders International 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.
Saunders International (ASX:SND) has a Retained Earnings of A$13.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Saunders International and its competitors.
Is Saunders International's Retained Earnings too high?
Saunders International's current Retained Earnings is A$13.3 Mil. Overall, Saunders International has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saunders International's Retained Earnings compare to PWR and FIX?
Saunders International's Retained Earnings of A$13.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Construction 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 Saunders International and its competitors. Saunders International's current Retained Earnings is A$13.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saunders International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saunders International (ASX:SND) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.03, compared to a current price of A$1.04 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is A$13.3 Mil. Saunders International's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 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 Saunders International (ASX:SND), the current Retained Earnings is A$13.3 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.
Is Saunders International (ASX:SND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saunders International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$1.04 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.03.
GuruFocus considers Saunders International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SND:
Retained Earnings: A$13.3 Mil
GF Value™: A$1.03 vs. price of A$1.04 (1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saunders International Ltd is a multidisciplinary Australian company providing engineering, construction, and industrial asset services. It is involved in delivering liquid storage and transfer, structural, mechanical and piping (SMP), industrial automation and electrical, civil infrastructure, and industrial asset services to organisations across Australia and the Pacific region. These activities are performed across the key markets of Defence and Government, Water, Energy and Resources and Industrials. The group operates in one reporting segment, being the provision of design, construction, fabrication, shutdown, maintenance, and industrial automation services to organisations of steel storage tanks and concrete bridges.
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