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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. El Sewedy Electric Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was E£62,377 Mil.
El Sewedy Electric Co's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (E£53,142 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (E£57,407 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (E£57,407 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (E£62,377 Mil).
El Sewedy Electric Co's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (E£29,867 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (E£44,621 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (E£44,621 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (E£57,407 Mil).
El Sewedy Electric Co (CAI:SWDY) 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.
El Sewedy Electric Co Retained Earnings Historical Data
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El Sewedy Electric Co 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 E£62,377 Mil mean?
El Sewedy Electric Co (CAI:SWDY) has a Retained Earnings of E£62,377 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on El Sewedy Electric Co and its competitors.
Is El Sewedy Electric Co's Retained Earnings too high?
El Sewedy Electric Co's current Retained Earnings is E£62,377 Mil. Overall, El Sewedy Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does El Sewedy Electric Co's Retained Earnings compare to VRT and BE?
El Sewedy Electric Co's Retained Earnings of E£62,377 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Industrial Products 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 El Sewedy Electric Co and its competitors. El Sewedy Electric Co's current Retained Earnings is E£62,377 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is El Sewedy Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, El Sewedy Electric Co (CAI:SWDY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£84.81, compared to a current price of E£88.70 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is E£62,377 Mil. El Sewedy Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 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 El Sewedy Electric Co (CAI:SWDY), the current Retained Earnings is E£62,377 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 El Sewedy Electric Co (CAI:SWDY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, El Sewedy Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£88.70 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£84.81.
GuruFocus considers El Sewedy Electric Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:SWDY:
Retained Earnings: E£62,377 Mil
GF Value™: E£84.81 vs. price of E£88.70 (4.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:SWDY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
El Sewedy Electric Co is an Egypt-based company engaged in the machinery business sector. The company's operating segment includes Cables, Construction, and Electrical products and its accessories. The Cables segment is engaged in manufacturing, marketing, and trading the cables. The construction segment executes construction related to power generation units and electricity distribution networks. Electricity products segment manufactures, electric meters, transformers, and electric joints, and markets and trade the products. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from Egypt.
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