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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. AMC Global Media's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,866 Mil.
AMC Global Media's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 (€1,901 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€1,858 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 (€1,858 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€1,866 Mil).
AMC Global Media's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (€2,128 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€1,998 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€1,998 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€1,858 Mil).
AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) 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.
AMC Global Media Retained Earnings Historical Data
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* 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.
AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) has a Retained Earnings of €1,866 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on AMC Global Media and its competitors.
Is AMC Global Media's Retained Earnings too high?
AMC Global Media's current Retained Earnings is €1,866 Mil. Overall, AMC Global Media has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMC Global Media's Retained Earnings compare to STRZ and PLAY?
AMC Global Media's Retained Earnings of €1,866 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Media - Diversified 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 AMC Global Media and its competitors. AMC Global Media's current Retained Earnings is €1,866 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMC Global Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.15, compared to a current price of €8.50 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is €1,866 Mil. AMC Global Media's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC), the current Retained Earnings is €1,866 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 AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.50 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.15.
GuruFocus considers AMC Global Media to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:9AC:
Retained Earnings: €1,866 Mil
GF Value™: €7.15 vs. price of €8.50 (18.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9AC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AMC Global Media owns several linear TV networks, including AMC, WE tv, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV. AMC, its most widely distributed network,reached 55 million pay TV households in the US at the end of 2025. The firm also had nearly 10.5 million US streaming subscribers, with AMC+ as the flagship streaming platform. With both its linear networks and streaming offerings, the firm caters to specific niche audiences. Over the last 15 years, AMC has shifted its focus to original scripted programming from classic movies. It creates content through AMC Studios and also generates revenue from licensing content. Following an international divestiture at the end of 2023, domestic operations make up nearly 90% of total revenue.
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