AECI (FRA:A7Z) Retained Earnings: €542 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:A7Z AECI Ltd FRA:A7Z
72 GF Score
Price €5.60
GF Value €4.83
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is AECI Retained Earnings?

AECI FRA:A7Z -1.75% 72 Retained Earnings is €542 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:A7Z with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. AECI's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €542 Mil.

AECI's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2025 (€484 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€507 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (€507 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (€542 Mil).

AECI's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2023 (€503 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€515 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (€515 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€507 Mil).


AECI  (FRA:A7Z) 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.


AECI Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AECI's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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AECI Retained Earnings Chart

AECI Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
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AECI Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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AECI 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 €542 Mil mean?
AECI (FRA:A7Z) has a Retained Earnings of €542 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on AECI and its competitors.
Is AECI's Retained Earnings too high?
AECI's current Retained Earnings is €542 Mil. Overall, AECI has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AECI's Retained Earnings compare to LIN and SHW?
AECI's Retained Earnings of €542 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 AECI and its competitors. AECI's current Retained Earnings is €542 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AECI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AECI (FRA:A7Z) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.83, compared to a current price of €5.60 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is €542 Mil. AECI's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 AECI (FRA:A7Z), the current Retained Earnings is €542 Mil as of Jun. 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 AECI (FRA:A7Z) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AECI stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.60 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.83. GuruFocus considers AECI to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:A7Z:

  • Retained Earnings: €542 Mil
  • GF Value™: €4.83 vs. price of €5.60 (15.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:A7Z stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AECI Business Description

Address Woodlands Drive, 24 The Woodlands, First Floor, AECI Place, Woodmead, Sandton, Johannesburg, ZAF, 2191
AECI Ltd is a diversified group operating predominantly in the chemicals industry. The company performs its various business activities in the following reportable segments: AECI Mining, AECI Chemicals, AECI Managed Businesses, and AECI Property Services and Corporate. A majority of its revenue is generated from the AECI Mining segment, which provides a mine-to-mineral solution for the international mining sector. The offerings under this segment include commercial explosives, initiating systems, blasting services, and surfactants for explosives manufacture across the value chain to chemicals for ore beneficiation and tailings treatment. Geographically, the group generates a majority of its revenue from Africa, followed by Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and Latin America.
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