China Yurun Food Group (FRA:C7Y) Retained Earnings: €-932.50 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is China Yurun Food Group Retained Earnings?

China Yurun Food Group FRA:C7Y Retained Earnings is €-932.50 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. China Yurun Food Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-932.50 Mil.

China Yurun Food Group's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2024 (€-1,035.03 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (€-931.84 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2025 (€-931.84 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€-932.50 Mil).

China Yurun Food Group's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2023 (€-984.68 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€-1,035.03 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (€-1,035.03 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€-932.50 Mil).

China Yurun Food Group  (FRA:C7Y) 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.

China Yurun Food Group Retained Earnings Historical Data

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China Yurun Food Group Retained Earnings Chart

China Yurun Food Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -933.18 -998.95 -984.68 -1,035.03 -932.50

China Yurun Food Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -984.68 -998.74 -1,035.03 -931.84 -932.50

China Yurun Food Group 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 €-932.50 Mil mean?
China Yurun Food Group (FRA:C7Y) has a Retained Earnings of €-932.50 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on China Yurun Food Group and its competitors.
Is China Yurun Food Group's Retained Earnings too high?
China Yurun Food Group's current Retained Earnings is €-932.50 Mil.
How does China Yurun Food Group's Retained Earnings compare to KHC and GIS?
China Yurun Food Group's Retained Earnings of €-932.50 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 China Yurun Food Group and its competitors. China Yurun Food Group's current Retained Earnings is €-932.50 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Yurun Food Group stock overvalued right now?
China Yurun Food Group (FRA:C7Y) has a current Retained Earnings of €-932.50 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is €-932.50 Mil. 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 China Yurun Food Group (FRA:C7Y), the current Retained Earnings is €-932.50 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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.

China Yurun Food Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 01068:Hong Kong
Address 10 Yurun Road, Jianye District, Nanjing, CHN, 210041
China Yurun Food Group Ltd is mainly engaged in the provision of a wide range of meat and processed meat, including chilled pork, frozen pork, chilled and frozen meat, low-temperature meat products, high-temperature meat products, and others. The Group operates through two reportable segments: Chilled and frozen meat and Processed meat products. The majority of its revenue is generated from the manufacture and distribution of processed meat products. The Chilled and frozen meat segment carries on the business of slaughtering, production, and sales of chilled and frozen meat. Geographically, the Group generates all of its revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC).