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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Union Coop's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ172 Mil.
Union Coop's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (د.إ-39 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (د.إ69 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (د.إ69 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (د.إ172 Mil).
Union Coop's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (د.إ-23 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (د.إ15 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (د.إ15 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (د.إ69 Mil).
Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP) 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.
Union Coop Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Union Coop'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.
Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP) has a Retained Earnings of د.إ172 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Union Coop and its competitors.
Is Union Coop's Retained Earnings too high?
Union Coop's current Retained Earnings is د.إ172 Mil. Overall, Union Coop has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Coop's Retained Earnings compare to DDS and M?
Union Coop's Retained Earnings of د.إ172 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Union Coop and its competitors. Union Coop's current Retained Earnings is د.إ172 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Coop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ2.78, compared to a current price of د.إ2.15 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is د.إ172 Mil. Union Coop's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP), the current Retained Earnings is د.إ172 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 Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Coop stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ2.15 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ2.78.
GuruFocus considers Union Coop to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DFM:UNIONCOOP:
Retained Earnings: د.إ172 Mil
GF Value™: د.إ2.78 vs. price of د.إ2.15 (22.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:UNIONCOOP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Union Coop is engaged in establishing and managing hypermarkets in the United Arab Emirates. The company has several branches, and owns shopping centers namely; Al Warqa City Mall, Etihad Mall, Al Barsha Mall, Al Barsha South Mall ,Nad Al Hamar Center ,Al Nahda ,Motor City and Silicon Oasis. The company has also launched a chain of stores under the name of Coop, representing new concepts of shopping, as it includes outlets in addition to one branch of the Mini Coop chain, and Union Coop is the first consumer cooperative in the Middle East to include the concept of smart shopping. The company has three business segments that include retail, e-commerce, and real estate segment. It earns the majority of its revenue from the retail segment.
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