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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. DFDS AS's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,936 Mil.
DFDS AS's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($2,039 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,990 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($1,990 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,936 Mil).
DFDS AS's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($1,919 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,846 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($1,846 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,990 Mil).
DFDS AS (OTCPK:DFDDF) 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.
DFDS AS Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DFDS AS'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.
DFDS AS (DFDDF) has a Retained Earnings of $1,936 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on DFDS AS and its competitors.
Is DFDS AS's Retained Earnings too high?
DFDS AS's current Retained Earnings is $1,936 Mil. Overall, DFDS AS has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFDS AS's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
DFDS AS's Retained Earnings of $1,936 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Transportation 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 DFDS AS and its competitors. DFDS AS's current Retained Earnings is $1,936 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFDS AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFDS AS (DFDDF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.79, compared to a current price of $20.64 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $1,936 Mil. DFDS AS's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 DFDS AS (DFDDF), the current Retained Earnings is $1,936 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 DFDS AS (DFDDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFDS AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.64 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.79.
GuruFocus considers DFDS AS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DFDDF:
Retained Earnings: $1,936 Mil
GF Value™: $23.79 vs. price of $20.64 (13.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFDDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DFDS AS is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Denmark. The two main divisions are the ferry division and the logistics division. The ferry division operates ferry routes around Europe, transporting freight, passengers, and passenger cruise ferries. The logistics division provides transport solutions for full and part loads as well as contract logistics solutions, including warehousing. Its main customers include manufacturers of industrial goods. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the ferry division. It has a presence in geographical markets such as the North Sea, the Mediterranean, the Baltic and Channel, Continental, Nordic, and the UK/Ireland.
67GF Score
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