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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Christian Dior SE's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €4,531 Mil.
Christian Dior SE's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€5,208 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (€2,371 Mil) but then
increased
from Jun. 2025 (€2,371 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€4,531 Mil).
Christian Dior SE's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (€6,304 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€5,208 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€5,208 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€4,531 Mil).
Christian Dior SE (FRA:DIO) 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.
Christian Dior SE 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.
Christian Dior SE (FRA:DIO) has a Retained Earnings of €4,531 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Christian Dior SE and its competitors.
Is Christian Dior SE's Retained Earnings too high?
Christian Dior SE's current Retained Earnings is €4,531 Mil. Overall, Christian Dior SE has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Christian Dior SE's Retained Earnings compare to TPR and SIG?
Christian Dior SE's Retained Earnings of €4,531 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Christian Dior SE and its competitors. Christian Dior SE's current Retained Earnings is €4,531 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Christian Dior SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Christian Dior SE (FRA:DIO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €608.82, compared to a current price of €452.80 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is €4,531 Mil. Christian Dior SE's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Christian Dior SE (FRA:DIO), the current Retained Earnings is €4,531 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.
Is Christian Dior SE (FRA:DIO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Christian Dior SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €452.80 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €608.82.
GuruFocus considers Christian Dior SE to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DIO:
Retained Earnings: €4,531 Mil
GF Value™: €608.82 vs. price of €452.80 (25.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Christian Dior SE is a holding company with full ownership of Christian Dior Couture and a controlling interest in LVMH. Christian Dior Couture sells apparel, leather goods, jewelry, and accessories under various Dior brands. The majority of sales are through its retail stores. Through LVMH, the company operates the following business groups: wines and spirits, fashion and leather goods, watches and jewelry, perfumes and cosmetics, and selective retailing. Maximum revenue is generated from its fashion and leather goods business. The Group has dozens of brands throughout its businesses, including Dom Perignon, Hennessy, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, TAG Heuer, and Sephora, among others. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Asia (excluding Japan), followed by the USA, and other markets.
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