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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Afloat Enterprises's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3.72 Mil.
Afloat Enterprises's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Mar. 2025 (₹3.72 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (₹0.00 Mil) but then
increased
from Sep. 2025 (₹0.00 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (₹3.72 Mil).
Afloat Enterprises's annual retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2024 (₹0.97 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (₹3.72 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2025 (₹3.72 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (₹3.72 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.
Afloat Enterprises Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Afloat Enterprises'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.
Afloat Enterprises (BOM:543377) has a Retained Earnings of ₹3.72 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Afloat Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Afloat Enterprises' Retained Earnings too high?
Afloat Enterprises' current Retained Earnings is ₹3.72 Mil. Overall, Afloat Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afloat Enterprises' Retained Earnings compare to NUE and STLD?
Afloat Enterprises' Retained Earnings of ₹3.72 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Steel 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 Afloat Enterprises and its competitors. Afloat Enterprises's current Retained Earnings is ₹3.72 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Afloat Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afloat Enterprises (BOM:543377) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1.52, compared to a current price of ₹6.94 — trading 356.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is ₹3.72 Mil. Afloat Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 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 Afloat Enterprises (BOM:543377), the current Retained Earnings is ₹3.72 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 Afloat Enterprises (BOM:543377) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afloat Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹6.94 is trading 356.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1.52.
GuruFocus considers Afloat Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543377:
Retained Earnings: ₹3.72 Mil
GF Value™: ₹1.52 vs. price of ₹6.94 (356.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543377 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Afloat Enterprises Ltd operates in the trading of metals, with a core focus on iron and steel products. The company's business activities include the manufacture, production, procurement, conversion, sale, and trading of various iron and steel items such as tin plates, ETP sheets, and stainless products. Additionally, it deals in commodities like diamonds, gold, wheat, rice, and oils, engaging in trading both within India and internationally. The company generates revenue prominently from its metal trading operations and commodities trading. Its operations are majorly based in India, serving various industrial and commodity markets across the country and abroad.
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