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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Babcock International Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,730 Mil.
Babcock International Group's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2025 ($-1,670 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($-1,586 Mil) but then
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($-1,586 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-1,730 Mil).
Babcock International Group's annual retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2024 ($-1,936 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($-1,670 Mil) but then
declined
from Mar. 2025 ($-1,670 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-1,730 Mil).
Babcock International Group (OTCPK:BCKIF) 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.
Babcock International Group 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.
Babcock International Group Retained Earnings Chart
Babcock International 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.
What does a Retained Earnings of $-1,730 Mil mean?
Babcock International Group (BCKIF) has a Retained Earnings of $-1,730 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Babcock International Group and its competitors.
Is Babcock International Group's Retained Earnings too high?
Babcock International Group's current Retained Earnings is $-1,730 Mil. Overall, Babcock International Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Babcock International Group's Retained Earnings compare to PWR and FIX?
Babcock International Group's Retained Earnings of $-1,730 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 Babcock International Group and its competitors. Babcock International Group's current Retained Earnings is $-1,730 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Babcock International Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Babcock International Group (BCKIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.04, compared to a current price of $13.91 — trading 73% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-1,730 Mil. Babcock International Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Babcock International Group (BCKIF), the current Retained Earnings is $-1,730 Mil as of Mar. 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 Babcock International Group (BCKIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Babcock International Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.91 is trading 73% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.04.
GuruFocus considers Babcock International Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BCKIF:
Retained Earnings: $-1,730 Mil
GF Value™: $8.04 vs. price of $13.91 (73% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BCKIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Babcock International Group PLC is a British engineering company specializing in the construction and decommissioning of nuclear power plants and submarines; maintenance support; fleet management for aviation, marine, and land; and provision of technical training and emergency services. The company's operating segments include Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear. It generates maximum revenue from the Nuclear segment, which is engaged in providing engineering support to the United Kingdom's nuclear submarine fleet, decommissioning nuclear facilities, supporting nuclear generation, and new build projects. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and also has a presence in the Rest of Europe, Africa, North America, Australasia, and the Rest of the World.
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