Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. China Mengniu Dairy Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $4,640 Mil.
China Mengniu Dairy Co's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($4,564 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($4,650 Mil) but then
declined
from Jun. 2025 ($4,650 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4,640 Mil).
China Mengniu Dairy Co's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($4,771 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($4,564 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($4,564 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4,640 Mil).
China Mengniu Dairy Co (OTCPK:CIADF) 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.
China Mengniu Dairy Co Retained Earnings Historical Data
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China Mengniu Dairy 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.
China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) has a Retained Earnings of $4,640 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on China Mengniu Dairy Co and its competitors.
Is China Mengniu Dairy Co's Retained Earnings too high?
China Mengniu Dairy Co's current Retained Earnings is $4,640 Mil. Overall, China Mengniu Dairy Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Mengniu Dairy Co's Retained Earnings compare to KHC and GIS?
China Mengniu Dairy Co's Retained Earnings of $4,640 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co and its competitors. China Mengniu Dairy Co's current Retained Earnings is $4,640 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Mengniu Dairy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.15, compared to a current price of $2.02 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $4,640 Mil. China Mengniu Dairy Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF), the current Retained Earnings is $4,640 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mengniu Dairy Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.02 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.15.
GuruFocus considers China Mengniu Dairy Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CIADF:
Retained Earnings: $4,640 Mil
GF Value™: $2.15 vs. price of $2.02 (6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CIADF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Mengniu Dairy is China's second-largest dairy producer by market share. The company produces a wide range of dairy products, including liquid milk, yogurt, ice cream, infant milk formula, and cheese. Liquid milk, composed of milk, milk beverages, and yogurt, contributed roughly 80% of Mengniu's revenue in 2024. Flagship lineups include Deluxe, Mengniu Pure Milk, Just Yoghurt, and Yoyi C. Mengniu also owns two infant formula brands, Yashili and Bellamy, as well as Milkground, a cheese brand.
77GF Score
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