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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Ventia Services Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$383 Mil.
Ventia Services Group's quarterly retained earnings
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from Dec. 2024 (A$294 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$334 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2025 (A$334 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$383 Mil).
Ventia Services Group's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (A$232 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (A$294 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (A$294 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$383 Mil).
Ventia Services Group (ASX:VNT) 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.
Ventia Services Group Retained Earnings Historical Data
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Ventia Services Group 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.
Ventia Services Group (ASX:VNT) has a Retained Earnings of A$383 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Ventia Services Group and its competitors.
Is Ventia Services Group's Retained Earnings too high?
Ventia Services Group's current Retained Earnings is A$383 Mil. Overall, Ventia Services Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ventia Services Group's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
Ventia Services Group's Retained Earnings of A$383 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 Ventia Services Group and its competitors. Ventia Services Group's current Retained Earnings is A$383 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ventia Services Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ventia Services Group (ASX:VNT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.35, compared to a current price of A$5.96 — trading 37% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is A$383 Mil. Ventia Services Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 Ventia Services Group (ASX:VNT), the current Retained Earnings is A$383 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 Ventia Services Group (ASX:VNT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ventia Services Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$5.96 is trading 37% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.35.
GuruFocus considers Ventia Services Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:VNT:
Retained Earnings: A$383 Mil
GF Value™: A$4.35 vs. price of A$5.96 (37% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:VNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
While Ventia is not the largest player with an estimated sub 10% share of addressable markets, it is nonetheless a leading infrastructure maintenance services provider in Australia and New Zealand. Its capabilities span the full asset lifecycle including operations and maintenance, facilities management, minor capital works, environmental services, and other solutions. And its business model is favorably capital-light via flexing of a large contractor base complementing a deep pool of talented employees. Ventia has long-term relationships with a diverse range of public and private sector clients with many client relationships maintained for decades. Contracts are favorably long with an average five-year duration at inception and most containing some form of embedded price escalation.
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