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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Cementos Argos's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was COP1,486,926 Mil.
Cementos Argos's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (COP3,879,232 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (COP3,895,451 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 (COP3,895,451 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (COP1,486,926 Mil).
Cementos Argos's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (COP1,431,318 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (COP1,606,103 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (COP1,606,103 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (COP3,895,451 Mil).
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.
Cementos Argos Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cementos Argos's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* 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.
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 COP1,486,926 Mil mean?
Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS) has a Retained Earnings of COP1,486,926 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Cementos Argos and its competitors.
Is Cementos Argos' Retained Earnings too high?
Cementos Argos' current Retained Earnings is COP1,486,926 Mil. Overall, Cementos Argos has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cementos Argos' Retained Earnings compare to CRH and VMC?
Cementos Argos' Retained Earnings of COP1,486,926 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Building Materials 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 Cementos Argos and its competitors. Cementos Argos's current Retained Earnings is COP1,486,926 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cementos Argos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is COP7,657.68, compared to a current price of COP11,420.00 — trading 49.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is COP1,486,926 Mil. Cementos Argos' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS), the current Retained Earnings is COP1,486,926 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 Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos Argos stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of COP11,420.00 is trading 49.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of COP7,657.68.
GuruFocus considers Cementos Argos to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOG:CEMARGOS:
Retained Earnings: COP1,486,926 Mil
GF Value™: COP7,657.68 vs. price of COP11,420.00 (49.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOG:CEMARGOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cementos Argos SA is a cement-producing company. In terms of the concrete and cement business, it is Colombia's key producer and one of the key producers in the sector across Central America and the Caribbean. The company's corporate purpose is the exploitation of the cement industry, the production of concrete mixes and any other materials or items made of cement, lime or clay, the acquisition and exploitation of minerals or deposits of exploitable minerals in the cement industry, and similar rights to explore and mine the aforementioned minerals, whether by concession, privilege, lease or other title. Its operating segments are: Colombia, which generates maximum revenue, the Caribbean, Central America, Trading, and Corporate and others.
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