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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Nation Media Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS140,930 Mil.
Nation Media Group's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (TZS152,128 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (TZS147,105 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (TZS147,105 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (TZS140,930 Mil).
Nation Media Group's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (TZS152,128 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (TZS147,105 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (TZS147,105 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (TZS140,930 Mil).
Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) 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.
Nation Media Group Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nation Media Group'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 TZS140,930 Mil mean?
Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) has a Retained Earnings of TZS140,930 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Nation Media Group and its competitors.
Is Nation Media Group's Retained Earnings too high?
Nation Media Group's current Retained Earnings is TZS140,930 Mil. Overall, Nation Media Group has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nation Media Group's Retained Earnings compare to NFLX and DIS?
Nation Media Group's Retained Earnings of TZS140,930 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Nation Media Group and its competitors. Nation Media Group's current Retained Earnings is TZS140,930 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nation Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) has a current Retained Earnings of TZS140,930 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is TZS255.60, compared to a current price of TZS250.00 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is TZS140,930 Mil. Nation Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 3 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 Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG), the current Retained Earnings is TZS140,930 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 Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nation Media Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of TZS250.00 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of TZS255.60.
Key valuation signals for DAR:NMG:
Retained Earnings: TZS140,930 Mil
GF Value™: TZS255.60 vs. price of TZS250.00 (2.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAR:NMG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nation Media Group PLC is an independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media which attract and serve unparalleled audiences across East Africa. It is engaged in the publication, printing and distribution of newspapers, radio and television broadcasting and digital online products, in the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its segment include Newspapers and Digital incorporating sale of newspapers, advertisements published in the newspapers, advertisements in the digital platforms and subscriptions of e-paper, and Broadcasting incorporating advertisements and other content aired on television and radio. The majority of revenue is derived from Newspapers and Digital segment.
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