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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was BHD165.8 Mil.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2025 (BHD137.4 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (BHD163.7 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2026 (BHD163.7 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (BHD165.8 Mil).
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (BHD131.9 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (BHD132.3 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (BHD132.3 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (BHD137.4 Mil).
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK) 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.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC Retained Earnings Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC Retained Earnings Chart
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC 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.
What does a Retained Earnings of BHD165.8 Mil mean?
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK) has a Retained Earnings of BHD165.8 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC and its competitors.
Is Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Retained Earnings too high?
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's current Retained Earnings is BHD165.8 Mil. Overall, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Retained Earnings compare to PNC and USB?
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Retained Earnings of BHD165.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Banks 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 Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC and its competitors. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's current Retained Earnings is BHD165.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.53, compared to a current price of BHD0.57 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is BHD165.8 Mil. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 5 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 Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK), the current Retained Earnings is BHD165.8 Mil as of Jun. 2026. 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 Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of BHD0.57 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.53.
GuruFocus considers Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BAH:BBK:
Retained Earnings: BHD165.8 Mil
GF Value™: BHD0.53 vs. price of BHD0.57 (7.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:BBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC is a public shareholding company engaged in providing commercial banking and wealth management services. The various products and services offered by the company include different types of deposit accounts, loans and advances, insurance and investment products, online banking, telebanking services, trade finance, and others. It also engages in credit card operations and business process outsourcing services through its subsidiaries. The company's operating segment includes Retail banking, Corporate banking, International banking, and Investment, treasury, and other activities. It generates maximum revenue from the Investment, treasury, and other activities segment. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Bahrain and also has a presence in other markets.
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