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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Marico Bangladesh's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT2,332 Mil.
Marico Bangladesh's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 (BDT2,415 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (BDT2,338 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 (BDT2,338 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (BDT2,332 Mil).
Marico Bangladesh's annual retained earnings
declined
from Mar. 2024 (BDT7,643 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (BDT6,966 Mil) and
declined
from Mar. 2025 (BDT6,966 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (BDT2,332 Mil).
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.
Marico Bangladesh Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marico Bangladesh'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 BDT2,332 Mil mean?
Marico Bangladesh (DHA:MARICO) has a Retained Earnings of BDT2,332 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Marico Bangladesh and its competitors.
Is Marico Bangladesh's Retained Earnings too high?
Marico Bangladesh's current Retained Earnings is BDT2,332 Mil. Overall, Marico Bangladesh has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marico Bangladesh's Retained Earnings compare to PG and CL?
Marico Bangladesh's Retained Earnings of BDT2,332 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 Marico Bangladesh and its competitors. Marico Bangladesh's current Retained Earnings is BDT2,332 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marico Bangladesh stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marico Bangladesh (DHA:MARICO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT3,286.94, compared to a current price of BDT2,742.70 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is BDT2,332 Mil. Marico Bangladesh's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 7 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 Marico Bangladesh (DHA:MARICO), the current Retained Earnings is BDT2,332 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 Marico Bangladesh (DHA:MARICO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marico Bangladesh stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BDT2,742.70 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT3,286.94.
GuruFocus considers Marico Bangladesh to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:MARICO:
Retained Earnings: BDT2,332 Mil
GF Value™: BDT3,286.94 vs. price of BDT2,742.70 (16.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:MARICO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marico Bangladesh Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of various fast-moving consumer goods in Bangladesh. The company provides products like Hair dye, Baby care, Male grooming, Skincare, and Hair serum products, among others. Its product portfolio include brands like Parachute, Parachute Advansed, Just For Baby, Nihar, Parachute SkinPure, Parachute Naturale, Saffola Active, HairCode, and Livon. The company generates its revenue from products like Parachute coconut oil, value-added hair oil, color products, and others, with the majority of revenue coming from Parachute coconut oil.
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