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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Beazer Homes USA's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €335 Mil.
Beazer Homes USA's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2025 (€334 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€338 Mil) but then
declined
from Mar. 2026 (€338 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (€335 Mil).
Beazer Homes USA's annual retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2023 (€223 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (€341 Mil) and
increased
from Sep. 2024 (€341 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (€361 Mil).
Beazer Homes USA (FRA:BE4A) 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.
Beazer Homes USA Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Beazer Homes USA'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.
Beazer Homes USA (FRA:BE4A) has a Retained Earnings of €335 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Beazer Homes USA and its competitors.
Is Beazer Homes USA's Retained Earnings too high?
Beazer Homes USA's current Retained Earnings is €335 Mil. Overall, Beazer Homes USA has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beazer Homes USA's Retained Earnings compare to HOV and LEGH?
Beazer Homes USA's Retained Earnings of €335 Mil can be compared against companies in the Homebuilding & Construction 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Homebuilding & Construction 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 Beazer Homes USA and its competitors. Beazer Homes USA's current Retained Earnings is €335 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beazer Homes USA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beazer Homes USA (FRA:BE4A) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.89, compared to a current price of €28.00 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is €335 Mil. Beazer Homes USA's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 11 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 Beazer Homes USA (FRA:BE4A), the current Retained Earnings is €335 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 Beazer Homes USA (FRA:BE4A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beazer Homes USA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €28.00 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.89.
GuruFocus considers Beazer Homes USA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BE4A:
Retained Earnings: €335 Mil
GF Value™: €24.89 vs. price of €28.00 (12.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BE4A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Beazer Homes USA Inc is an construction company that focuses on residential construction. The company specializes in single-family housing and multi-unit building construction in states and metro markets. Beazer Homes builds homes and communities that target first-time, move-up, and luxury homebuyers with an average selling price of roughly $300,000. From a geographic perspective, home sales in the western and eastern United States have been the sources of revenue for the company. Its segments involve: West segment that includes Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; East segment that includes Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Tennessee, and Virginia; and Southeast segment which includes Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
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