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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Evonik Industries AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,338 Mil.
Evonik Industries AG's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($8,700 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($8,399 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($8,399 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($8,338 Mil).
Evonik Industries AG's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($8,239 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($7,776 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($7,776 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($8,399 Mil).
Evonik Industries AG (OTCPK:EVKIF) 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.
Evonik Industries AG Retained Earnings Historical Data
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Evonik Industries AG 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.
Evonik Industries AG (EVKIF) has a Retained Earnings of $8,338 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Evonik Industries AG and its competitors.
Is Evonik Industries AG's Retained Earnings too high?
Evonik Industries AG's current Retained Earnings is $8,338 Mil. Overall, Evonik Industries AG has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Evonik Industries AG's Retained Earnings compare to LIN and SHW?
Evonik Industries AG's Retained Earnings of $8,338 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Chemicals 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 Evonik Industries AG and its competitors. Evonik Industries AG's current Retained Earnings is $8,338 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Evonik Industries AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evonik Industries AG (EVKIF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.93, compared to a current price of $20.10 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $8,338 Mil. Evonik Industries AG's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 9 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 Evonik Industries AG (EVKIF), the current Retained Earnings is $8,338 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 Evonik Industries AG (EVKIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evonik Industries AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.10 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.93.
GuruFocus considers Evonik Industries AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EVKIF:
Retained Earnings: $8,338 Mil
GF Value™: $17.93 vs. price of $20.10 (12.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EVKIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Evonik Industries AG is a chemicals company that develops and manufactures specialty chemicals and solutions for a wide range of industries. Its products include high-performance polymers, hydrogen peroxide, silicas, additives for coatings and adhesives, and amino acids for animal nutrition. It operates through three segments: Advanced Technologies, which focuses on technology-driven businesses such as high-performance polymers, silicas, and hydrogen peroxide; Custom Solutions, which develops additives, catalysts, and ingredients for personal care and pharmaceutical applications; and Infrastructure, which provides site-related infrastructure services and includes the Oxeno C4 chemicals business. It generates sales across Europe, Middle East & Africa, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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