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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Covenant Logistics Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €243 Mil.
Covenant Logistics Group's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 (€254 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€238 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 (€238 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€243 Mil).
Covenant Logistics Group's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (€347 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€266 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€266 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€238 Mil).
Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5) 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.
Covenant Logistics Group Retained Earnings Historical Data
* 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.
Covenant Logistics 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.
Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5) has a Retained Earnings of €243 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Covenant Logistics Group and its competitors.
Is Covenant Logistics Group's Retained Earnings too high?
Covenant Logistics Group's current Retained Earnings is €243 Mil. Overall, Covenant Logistics Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Covenant Logistics Group's Retained Earnings compare to HTLD and MRTN?
Covenant Logistics Group's Retained Earnings of €243 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Transportation 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 Covenant Logistics Group and its competitors. Covenant Logistics Group's current Retained Earnings is €243 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Covenant Logistics Group stock overvalued right now?
Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5) has a current Retained Earnings of €243 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.22, compared to a current price of €43.40 — trading 79.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is €243 Mil. Covenant Logistics Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 10 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 Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5), the current Retained Earnings is €243 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 Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covenant Logistics Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €43.40 is trading 79.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.22.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CV5:
Retained Earnings: €243 Mil
GF Value™: €24.22 vs. price of €43.40 (79.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CV5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Covenant Logistics Group Inc together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, offers truckload transportation and freight brokerage services to customers throughout the continental United States. The company's reportable segments include Expedited, Dedicated Services, Managed Freight, and Warehousing. The expedited segment provides truckload services to customers with high service freight and delivery standards. Dedicated segment provides customers with committed truckload capacity over contracted periods with the goal of three to five years in length. The Managed Freight segment includes brokerage services and TMS. The warehousing segment provides day-to-day warehouse management services to customers who have chosen to outsource this function.
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