EMBC (Embecta) Retained Earnings: $-425 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


EMBC Embecta Corp EMBC
53 GF Score
Price $3.25
GF Value $12.67
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Embecta Retained Earnings?

Embecta EMBC +1.89% 53 Retained Earnings is $-425 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates EMBC with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Embecta's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-425 Mil.

Embecta's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2025 ($-446 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-411 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 ($-411 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-425 Mil).

Embecta's annual retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 ($-541 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($-499 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2024 ($-499 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($-446 Mil).

Embecta  (NAS:EMBC) 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.

Embecta Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Embecta Retained Earnings Chart

Embecta Annual Data
Trend Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
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Embecta Quarterly Data
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Embecta 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of $-425 Mil mean?
Embecta (EMBC) has a Retained Earnings of $-425 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Embecta and its competitors.
Is Embecta's Retained Earnings too high?
Embecta's current Retained Earnings is $-425 Mil. Overall, Embecta has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Embecta's Retained Earnings compare to KRMD and SMTI?
Embecta's Retained Earnings of $-425 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Embecta and its competitors. Embecta's current Retained Earnings is $-425 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Embecta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Embecta (EMBC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.67, compared to a current price of $3.25 — trading 74.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-425 Mil. Embecta's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Embecta (EMBC), the current Retained Earnings is $-425 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 Embecta (EMBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Embecta stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.25 is trading 74.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.67. GuruFocus considers Embecta to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for EMBC:

  • Retained Earnings: $-425 Mil
  • GF Value™: $12.67 vs. price of $3.25 (74.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the EMBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Embecta Business Description

Other Exchanges JX7:Germany
Address 300 Kimball Drive, Suite 300, Parsippany, NJ, USA, 07054
Embecta Corp is a medical device company focused on providing solutions to improve the health and well-being of people living with diabetes. It has a broad portfolio of marketed products, including various pen needles, syringes, and safety devices, which are complemented by a proprietary digital application designed to assist people with managing their diabetes. The company predominantly sells products to wholesalers and distributors that sell to retail and institutional channels who in turn sell to patients or use the products to deliver insulin injections to patients. It also provides contract manufacturing services. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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